Posts by Andrew Stotz

The Best Way to Motivate: Cultivating Intrinsic Motivation Series with David P. Langford (Part 1)

In this episode, Andrew and David introduce the broad topic of “motivation.” David describes intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation and how motivation practices are usually manipulation tactics that don’t work over the long term. So what do we do instead?

Cellphones in the Classroom: Deming in Education with David P. Langford (Part 15)

In our latest Deming in Education podcast, Andrew and David talk about a controversial subject: cellphones in classrooms. Should teachers have them? Students? Should they be banned? Or is there another way?

Thriving on Chaos: Deming in Education with David P. Langford (Part 14)

In this episode, Andrew and David talk about chaos, authority, and when calming the chaos can feel like a loss of control. They explore the “psychology” aspect of Dr. Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge, and how that applies to classrooms and school systems.

How to Start Setting Operational Definitions: Deming in Education with David P. Langford (Part 13)

Now that we understand Operational Definitions (see Part 12), it’s time to figure out how to use them to get the improvements and results you want. Andrew and David talk about examples of useful Operational Definitions and how they can impact all aspects of education (and beyond!).

The Importance of Operational Definitions: Deming in Education with David P. Langford (Part 12)

Operational definitions are clearly defined words, phrases, and concepts that everyone working together agrees to use in the same way. Making assumptions about words like “tardy” or “good” is a fast track to confusion and disengagement. In this episode, Andrew and David talk about operational definitions in education – for students, faculty, and administrators.