169: Episode Title – Khandker Ahamed chats with us about self care, empathy, and students being the driving force for what we do. 

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Khandker Ahamed chats with us about self care, empathy, and students being the driving force for what we do.

'And when I hear the story of some of my students, I need to hear millions of those stories. I need to hear billions of those stories.' - @khandkeraham from episode 169 of #TeachBetterTalk #Podcast #TeachBetter Click To Tweet

Episode Highlights

  • 3:10 – Discussing proposal submissions for the 2020 Teach Better Conference.
  • 8:54 – Previewing the episode with Khandker Ahamed.
  • 12:39 – Khandker introduces himself.
  • 18:34 – How Khandker and his company are dealing with the COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic.
  • 19:58 – Khandker’s failure: One of their partners going to college and leaving the company.
  • 22:12 – What’s keeping Khandker excited about education right now: The students.
  • 23:32 – Khandker’s advice for teachers: Take care of yourself. Empathize with each of your students.
  • 25:49 – 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
  • 27:36 – How to connect with Khandker

Khandker’s Recommendations

  • EdTech Tool: Google Drive
  • Book: “Becoming” By Michelle Obama.
  • Who to Follow on Social Media:
    1. Dalai Lama: @DalaiLama
    2. ThriveGlobal: @thrive
    3. Christopher Emdin: @chrisemdin
  • YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: TED-Ed
  • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Check up on yourself. Ask “How am I doing really?”
  • Best piece of advice you’ve ever received: Growth is not only about success.

Links to Connect With Khandker

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