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Entrepreneurs fostering new ventures outside of well-developed entrepreneurial ecosystems like Silicon Valley face significant challenges. These markets are unlike Silicon Valley, and they will likely remain so. That doesn't mean they can't nurture and sustain new businesses. In transitioning markets that lack abundant private sector financing, creative approaches from government officials, donors, and business leaders can fill the void to support entrepreneurial activity. Northeast Ohio (where Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University are located) has become a laboratory for such innovative solutions. During our time together in this course, we will explore some of these creative approaches to promoting regional entrepreneurship.Northeast Ohio has seen a massive infusion of government and donor resources for over ten years. In that time, Northeast Ohio has promoted regional development (including job creation and follow-on funding) through alternative methods of financing startups. It has not been easy. The region has made progress, but it remains to be seen whether it has struck upon an enduring formula. A dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem takes many years, even decades, to develop. Government policymakers and donors typically seek quicker returns on their support programs, which makes long-term support for entrepreneurship challenging. This course includes case studies and first-person testimonials from entrepreneurs who have launched products and services ranging from medical devices to LED lights to whiskey. You will learn how these entrepreneurs discovered and procured resources from various programs and intermediary organizations. You will hear from business people still in the process of developing their companies as well as those whose ventures have flourished.Our focus will extend beyond Cleveland to selected markets around the world, including Greece, Vietnam, Tunisia, Argentina, Rwanda and China. You will learn about international incentives and other supports available to developing startups and small businesses across the globe.This course examines how different communities around the world approach implementing strategies and methods to support businesses. I will ask you to reflect on how to apply the principles we learn to growing entrepreneurship where you live. The social interactive features of the online platform will enable students from around the world to share ideas and learn from one another.Most MOOCs rebroadcast professors’ lectures; this course is different. Don’t expect to see me standing in front of the camera, talking and lecturing every module. Instead, the lectures will be relatively short in length. They have more of the feel of an engaging documentary than a static classroom setting.## __What type of person takes the *Beyond Silicon Valley* course?__- Active and aspiring businesspeople in communities looking to initiate new startup ecosystems or bolster existing ones- Current and prospective entrepreneurs who want to learn about funding sources, risk management, and the lifecycle of startups- Professionals who work in government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, philanthropic institutions, and various private funds that fund startups- Anyone curious about how to create and grow startup ecosystems outside the major tech hubs- The principles Beyond Silicon Valley teaches have been drawn from and applied to startups worldwide, from small villages to megalopolises. You'll study success stories spanning the globe from Vietnam to Kosovo to Botswana.## __What will you learn in *Beyond Silicon Valley*?__- How and where startups can find funding to get their businesses off the ground- What role government can play in encouraging startups and a healthy startup ecosystem- How anchor institutions such as universities and healthcare systems participate in startup ecosystems- How nongovernmental organizations support startups- How to raise funds from venture capitalists, angel investors, and accelerators- How to navigate challenging periods in the startup lifecycle- The importance of mentoring in successful startups
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Entrepreneurs fostering new ventures outside of well-developed entrepreneurial ecosystems like Silicon Valley face significant challenges. These markets are unlike Silicon Valley, and they will likely remain so. That doesn't mean they can't nurture and sustain new businesses. In transitioning markets that lack abundant private sector financing, creative approaches from government officials, donors, and business leaders can fill the void to support entrepreneurial activity. Northeast Ohio (where Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University are located) has become a laboratory for such innovative solutions. During our time together in this course, we will explore some of these creative approaches to promoting regional entrepreneurship.Northeast Ohio has seen a massive infusion of government and donor resources for over ten years. In that time, Northeast Ohio has promoted regional development (including job creation and follow-on funding) through alternative methods of financing startups. It has not been easy. The region has made progress, but it remains to be seen whether it has struck upon an enduring formula. A dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem takes many years, even decades, to develop. Government policymakers and donors typically seek quicker returns on their support programs, which makes long-term support for entrepreneurship challenging. This course includes case studies and first-person testimonials from entrepreneurs who have launched products and services ranging from medical devices to LED lights to whiskey. You will learn how these entrepreneurs discovered and procured resources from various programs and intermediary organizations. You will hear from business people still in the process of developing their companies as well as those whose ventures have flourished.Our focus will extend beyond Cleveland to selected markets around the world, including Greece, Vietnam, Tunisia, Argentina, Rwanda and China. You will learn about international incentives and other supports available to developing startups and small businesses across the globe.This course examines how different communities around the world approach implementing strategies and methods to support businesses. I will ask you to reflect on how to apply the principles we learn to growing entrepreneurship where you live. The social interactive features of the online platform will enable students from around the world to share ideas and learn from one another.Most MOOCs rebroadcast professors’ lectures; this course is different. Don’t expect to see me standing in front of the camera, talking and lecturing every module. Instead, the lectures will be relatively short in length. They have more of the feel of an engaging documentary than a static classroom setting.## __What type of person takes the *Beyond Silicon Valley* course?__- Active and aspiring businesspeople in communities looking to initiate new startup ecosystems or bolster existing ones- Current and prospective entrepreneurs who want to learn about funding sources, risk management, and the lifecycle of startups- Professionals who work in government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, philanthropic institutions, and various private funds that fund startups- Anyone curious about how to create and grow startup ecosystems outside the major tech hubs- The principles Beyond Silicon Valley teaches have been drawn from and applied to startups worldwide, from small villages to megalopolises. You'll study success stories spanning the globe from Vietnam to Kosovo to Botswana.## __What will you learn in *Beyond Silicon Valley*?__- How and where startups can find funding to get their businesses off the ground- What role government can play in encouraging startups and a healthy startup ecosystem- How anchor institutions such as universities and healthcare systems participate in startup ecosystems- How nongovernmental organizations support startups- How to raise funds from venture capitalists, angel investors, and accelerators- How to navigate challenging periods in the startup lifecycle- The importance of mentoring in successful startups
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In this course, participants learn core principles, concepts, and methods of continuous improvement and explore the history of continuous improvement efforts. In a series of lectures, Master Black Belt in Six Sigma Shane Wentz, Ph.D., enables learners to enhance, optimize, and stabilize business processes and to augment quality control through varied methodologies. Participants gain the skills and knowledge to reimagine internal processes, engage in advanced problem-solving, and empower employees.The course covers high-level foundational principles of Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC processes before diving deep into Lean Six Sigma methods. Learners will analyze the tools of process mapping, Kaizen (a continuous improvement method/tool deemed a prerequisite for Lean transformation success), Lean (a continuous improvement philosophy that emphasizes streamlined workflows and reducing waste), and the process improvement methodology driving DMAIC: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control.
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We've all seen them. They pop up in our social media feeds and lurk within our Slack channels at work. They're everywhere. And, apparently we can't get enough of them, because we keep making more and more of them daily (to the point that no one knows how many exist on the internet).
Of course, we're referring to memes.
The term 'meme' was originally coined by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins back in 1976. According to Dawkins, a meme refers to how an idea spreads, replicates, and mutates within a culture like a virus, transmitting itself from brain to brain.
In our digital age, the term 'meme' has taken on a more specific meaning. When asked by The New York Times to define a meme, the well-known meme creator Saint Hoax explained that it's "a piece of media that is repurposed to deliver a cultural, social or political expression, mainly through humor" that is insightful and in sync with the zeitgeist. In a process roughly resembling natural selection natural selection, the memes that resonate the most are shared far and wide on the internet, embedding themselves in the public's consciousness, while mutating along the way (the image or video remains the same, but it is given new text and meaning).
Like many people, student teachers create and share funny school memes to convey insights about 'the teacher life' or commiserate about the stress and challenges of their job. They help student teachers feel connected to their peers going through the same experiences, validate their feelings, and help them feel that they're not alone during the school year.
From the first day back to school to the last day of school and all the staff meetings in between, memes express the student teacher experience. Read on to learn about some of the best student teaching memes, as well as the cultural significance of memes.
The cultural significance of memes
Why are memes so popular and what is their significance? A recent study of people living in Puerto Rico during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic suggests that one way memes are used is as a means of collective coping to help process and manage the stress or anxiety of a challenging shared experience.
Collective coping involves:
- Awareness: The meme is used to share an experience, feeling, or value in a humorous fashion, which helps to alleviate stress.
- Divergence: This is where the "degree of novelty that transcends existing knowledge to a certain extent" and the meme image is altered to express humor and share emotion.
- Convergence: In this state, some of the meme's messages are adopted by a majority of people (reflecting shared norms and values), while others are discarded.
- Normalization: In this final stage of collective coping, the meme represents a validation and normalization of their experience, reducing the emotional reaction to the experience, and giving them a feeling of control.
Best student teaching memes
Student teachers endure a lot of stress and anxiety as they undergo their initiatory training experience. Funny teacher memes can be a great way for student teachers to express and validate that 'the struggle is real', to feel connected to other new educators going through the same trials and tribulations, and know that what they are experiencing is the norm. In other words, student teacher memes support their collective coping process.
If you Google 'student teaching memes,' you'll find a wealth of them. Here are some of the best teacher memes, organized by theme.
Baptism by fire
While the whole purpose of student teaching or a teacher residency is to prepare you for a successful teaching career, it can be a challenging and daunting experience learning how to stay on top of your lesson plans while managing a classroom full of kids.
One meme compares the first month of student teaching to Frodo Baggins' hellish quest—during which he is repeatedly injured—to destroy the One Ring in Lord of the Rings.
Another meme likens the experience to fending off human devouring raptors in Jurassic World.
Being (un)prepared
Look at any compilation of teacher memes, and you'll notice that preparedness is a theme. It can be a steep learning curve for inexperienced teachers to stay on top of lesson planning and classroom management (and it feels like a miracle when everything clicks into place).
Other school memes offer new teachers hope by assuring them that they'll be able to better handle all of their responsibilities once they gain more experience in the job.
The crushing workload
Most teachers can relate to being overworked, but student teachers need to balance earning their master's with learning how to teach in a classroom full of kids. And their teaching responsibilities don't stop when the classroom bell rings at 3:00 pm. In addition to preparing lesson plans for the week, there's a steady stream of work grading papers (particularly if you're an English teacher), quizzes, and other assignments to grade (and provide constructive feedback on) and return to the students the next day.
You can lead a horse to water…
One hard lesson that student teachers come to learn is that—despite all of their best efforts—some students resist learning and their teachers take the blame. Often, the underlying causes of these situations are complex and sometimes require resources that teachers don't always have at their disposal. Yet, the frustration that the teachers are feeling is real. Instead of parents and/or administrators working with the teacher on strategies to help address the students' resistance, they place all the burden of resolving the matter solely on them.
Great expectations
By the end of the student teachers' first year of teaching, they may find all of their expectations scrambled and still be less than confident in their abilities. This is a common experience (hence, the popularity of the two following memes). Confidence in and satisfaction from your teaching will come in time.
Bonus round
As the ancient Greek philosopher Heracl*tus observed, "life is flux," meaning that all things change. As student teachers gain more teaching experience, they'll discover teaching strategies that work well and can be relied upon—that is, until they don't.
Being an effective teacher requires life-long learning and professional development, and there will be moments in every teacher's career when their students make the need for this crystal clear.
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