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What can food trucks teach us about virtual and hybrid learning?

When we think of innovative companies, it's easy to imagine an open-air tech startup with ping pong tables and free drinks and huge windows and chairs so modern you're not sure how you're supposed to sit in them or look at them. Sometimes I look at those spaces and think, "Man, I wish schools were more like this." But they're not. Schools don't have millions in startup money flowing into making the spaces perfect. And, while these companies often look amazing, many of the startups go bankrupt within the first three years. Meanwhile, some of the most innovative ideas are happening in a much more humble environment - in greasy, tiny kitchens parked by the side of busy streets. If you want to find innovation, look no further than your local food truck. That's right. Food trucks. See, food trucks continue to redefine the way we view food through a fusion of flavors that are unabashedly different than typical restaurant flair. Unlike the massive tech startup world, food trucks are often nimble, small, and focused on a very distinct mission. Amid the pandemic and the subsequent quarantine, food trucks have actually been some of the most resilient businesses. I've written before "food truck mindset" and how it relates to project-based learning. But what are some of the lessons food trucks can teach us as we step into virtual and hybrid learning? Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you'd like to listen to it on the go, just click on the audio below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts (ideal for iOS users) on Stitcher (ideal for Android users), on Amazon Podcasts, or on Spotify. http://www.spencerauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Food-Truck-10.mp3 What can food trucks teach us about remote and hybrid learning? The following are a few things that food trucks can teach us about hybrid and virtual learning. The following sketch video explores what it means to have a food truck mindset: 1. Start with empathy. Food trucks begin with a place of empathy. The best chefs are developing new recipes because they know their customers. They've built a relationship with people and developed a tribe of loyal fans. This doesn't mean they create exactly what their customers are asking for. Nor does it mean they start out with a specific survey. Often, they will create recipes that surprise people. But the focus is on this deeply human connection with the customer. As an educator, you can design systems and structures from a place of empathy. You might send out a survey to students and families to get a sense of who they are and what they need. This survey might include questions about technology access, daily schedules, preferences in learning tasks, topics they find interesting, and overall concerns they might have. If you've developed trust, you can ask students and their parents or guardians to walk you through a day in the life at their home. By starting with empathy, you can search for strategies and materials ...

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