#007- From Consumer to Creator That is Where the Brilliance Lies with Frankie Bonilla
In this episode of Z-Rated Success, Nick sits down with the amazing Frankie Bonilla. Frankie is best known as a transformational leader, TED speaker, and assistant principal with over 18 years of teaching experience under his belt. That being said, he surely knows a thing or two about educating. Frankie speaks into how getting raised by a single mom impacted his life and his journey from being in trouble to leading an association of student as a president in high school.
He also offers a refreshing perspective on the current state of education and how this pandemic made us realize what actually matters.
In this episode, you will learn:
● How transparency can unlock success for you
● Connecting the dots between a teacher and student
● The irony of our educators
● How to get most out of technology amid COVID-19
● Insights to become an effective educator
Frankie highlights the Importance of transparency and how opening up in front of students can pave your way towards a remarkable teaching experience. He puts it this way; When you show them who you are as an individual, it essentially makes you part of their community.
Frankie also found it effective to enclose interactions within a specific set of parameters to avoid disrespect and rebellion.
Frankie walks us through his processes of getting students to do what he wants. One of the best ways to make teaching more engaging is to redefine our way of presenting content. Remember the quote, “it’s not what you say; it’s how you say it.” Yes, it’s your presentation that connects you with the listener. In the time when technology is super accessible, use it to your benefit to drive the results you desire.
With this context laid out, the biggest stumbling block in the education industry is the generational gap. Learn it with this example; Educators don’t know how to run google docs, and technology illiteracy is not only limited to adults. The students – Millennials love to use technology as a form of consumption, but not to create.
In 2020 if you don’t know how to type just turn on the voice activation. It’ll type it for you. That being said, educators are left with no excuse but to change.
Frankie shares insights on how COVID-19 eradicated the strings attached in standard teaching. According to observation, virtual classes seem more productive than the classes in the school setting. Simply put, this pandemic has forced us to realize that school can be a little short while staying effective.
If you’re an educator, don’t forget to follow Frankie, and please do share this piece of content with fellow educators.
Key Moments:
[2:32] About Frankie, a snippet of his Journey
[10:25] Traits of successful educators
[15:04] How educators can relate with the students
[20:44] Importance of leveraging technology in teaching
[29:06] Being in the classroom now vs Pre-COVID
[37:44] Impact of COVID-19 on the education industry
[39:36] Best piece of advice for teachers
[42:46] Where to learn more from Frankie
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Links Mentioned:
Frankie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solofrankieb/?hl=en
Solofrankie.com
@solofrankieb
www.nickzizi.com
