1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,760 Welcome to our deep dive and today we're gonna be looking at the idea of situational awareness. 2 00:00:06,400 --> 00:00:08,540 Ooh situational awareness. 3 00:00:08,540 --> 00:00:09,560 Yeah, sounds kind of intense, right? 4 00:00:09,560 --> 00:00:10,060 Into this. 5 00:00:10,060 --> 00:00:11,560 Like something out of a spy movie or something. 6 00:00:11,560 --> 00:00:12,280 Yeah, definitely. 7 00:00:12,280 --> 00:00:18,200 But we're gonna be using a blog post to guide us today called situational awareness and instructional design. 8 00:00:18,200 --> 00:00:20,200 And it's by Gary Ackerman. 9 00:00:20,200 --> 00:00:21,560 I've heard that name. 10 00:00:21,560 --> 00:00:24,120 Yeah, he's written a few books about educational technology. 11 00:00:24,120 --> 00:00:24,720 Okay. 12 00:00:24,960 --> 00:00:29,080 But we'll see how what he's talking about in this post goes way beyond the classroom. 13 00:00:29,080 --> 00:00:29,760 Interesting. 14 00:00:29,760 --> 00:00:38,080 And I think one of the most interesting things about this post is that he actually argues that sometimes being too confident in what you know. 15 00:00:38,080 --> 00:00:38,680 Okay. 16 00:00:38,680 --> 00:00:41,800 Can make you less aware of what's going on around you. 17 00:00:41,800 --> 00:00:43,400 Hmm, that's interesting. 18 00:00:43,400 --> 00:00:45,000 That's kind of counterintuitive, isn't it? 19 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:45,640 It is, right. 20 00:00:45,640 --> 00:00:46,080 Yeah. 21 00:00:46,080 --> 00:00:49,040 You would think the more you know, the better you'd be able to handle any situation. 22 00:00:49,040 --> 00:00:50,160 Why exactly? 23 00:00:50,160 --> 00:00:54,600 But I think what he's getting at is that if we're so sure we already know everything. 24 00:00:54,600 --> 00:00:55,080 Uh huh. 25 00:00:56,200 --> 00:00:58,520 We might miss crucial details. 26 00:00:58,520 --> 00:01:00,440 We might not consider different perspectives. 27 00:01:00,440 --> 00:01:02,360 You're not really open to new information. 28 00:01:02,360 --> 00:01:02,640 Right. 29 00:01:02,640 --> 00:01:05,480 And so you're actually limiting your understanding of the whole situation. 30 00:01:05,480 --> 00:01:06,520 Yeah, it makes sense. 31 00:01:06,520 --> 00:01:12,320 So to start off, how does Gary Ackerman actually define situational awareness? 32 00:01:12,320 --> 00:01:15,640 So he defines it as the ability to step back. 33 00:01:15,640 --> 00:01:16,040 Okay. 34 00:01:16,040 --> 00:01:23,720 And see the big picture, understanding all the different perspectives that are involved and how they impact what you're trying to achieve. 35 00:01:23,720 --> 00:01:25,560 So it's not just about what you see. 36 00:01:25,560 --> 00:01:26,040 Right. 37 00:01:26,040 --> 00:01:28,560 It's about understanding how everyone else is seeing things too. 38 00:01:28,560 --> 00:01:29,240 Exactly. 39 00:01:29,240 --> 00:01:33,240 And the blog post uses some really interesting examples to illustrate this point, right? 40 00:01:33,240 --> 00:01:33,680 Yes. 41 00:01:33,680 --> 00:01:36,080 From the world of educational technology. 42 00:01:36,080 --> 00:01:36,840 Uh huh. 43 00:01:36,840 --> 00:01:43,960 Like, he points out that in the early days of computers, systems were designed from a purely technical standpoint. 44 00:01:43,960 --> 00:01:45,040 Okay. 45 00:01:45,040 --> 00:01:48,400 Without much consideration for how people would actually use them. 46 00:01:48,400 --> 00:01:49,680 Oh, that's interesting. 47 00:01:49,680 --> 00:01:52,880 Yeah, and it made me think about how like some older software. 48 00:01:52,880 --> 00:01:53,520 Yeah. 49 00:01:53,520 --> 00:02:01,440 Used to have those like ridiculously complicated interfaces that were just impossible to navigate unless you were like a programmer. 50 00:02:01,440 --> 00:02:01,840 Right. 51 00:02:01,840 --> 00:02:03,840 And like nobody could use them. 52 00:02:03,840 --> 00:02:07,120 It makes me think about all those like user manuals that used to come. 53 00:02:07,120 --> 00:02:07,520 Oh, yeah. 54 00:02:07,520 --> 00:02:08,760 Like with computers. 55 00:02:08,760 --> 00:02:10,560 And they were like the size of a phone book. 56 00:02:10,560 --> 00:02:11,600 Exactly. 57 00:02:11,600 --> 00:02:12,040 Yeah. 58 00:02:12,040 --> 00:02:12,520 It was crazy. 59 00:02:12,520 --> 00:02:14,280 And you're like, I just want to turn the thing on. 60 00:02:14,280 --> 00:02:14,840 Right. 61 00:02:14,840 --> 00:02:17,360 But those designs, I think they flopped a lot at the time. 62 00:02:17,360 --> 00:02:18,080 Yeah. 63 00:02:18,080 --> 00:02:23,680 Because they didn't take into account the user's needs or their habits or their existing knowledge. 64 00:02:23,680 --> 00:02:26,640 So they lacked that situational awareness. 65 00:02:26,640 --> 00:02:26,960 Yeah. 66 00:02:26,960 --> 00:02:29,320 Which then led to a less effective product. 67 00:02:29,320 --> 00:02:30,160 Exactly. 68 00:02:30,160 --> 00:02:32,480 And this isn't just about like classrooms and computers, right? 69 00:02:32,480 --> 00:02:33,160 Oh, no, no. 70 00:02:33,160 --> 00:02:35,920 Like imagine you're leading a project at work. 71 00:02:35,920 --> 00:02:36,680 Okay. 72 00:02:36,680 --> 00:02:38,760 And you need to like delegate tasks. 73 00:02:38,760 --> 00:02:39,240 Yeah. 74 00:02:39,240 --> 00:02:42,440 If you don't consider everyone's individual skills. 75 00:02:42,440 --> 00:02:43,440 Right. 76 00:02:43,440 --> 00:02:46,920 And like their workloads, their preferred ways of working. 77 00:02:46,920 --> 00:02:48,360 Yeah, you're going to run into problems. 78 00:02:48,360 --> 00:02:48,720 Right. 79 00:02:48,720 --> 00:02:49,520 Definitely. 80 00:02:49,520 --> 00:02:51,680 Like you're setting yourself up for failure. 81 00:02:51,680 --> 00:02:51,840 Yeah. 82 00:02:51,840 --> 00:02:54,880 So this is something that you can apply to so many different areas of life. 83 00:02:54,880 --> 00:02:56,560 It is. 84 00:02:56,560 --> 00:02:58,520 But the blog post doesn't just stop there. 85 00:02:58,520 --> 00:02:58,920 Okay. 86 00:02:58,920 --> 00:03:01,840 There's this quote from a researcher named Mellenbacker. 87 00:03:01,840 --> 00:03:02,160 Okay. 88 00:03:02,160 --> 00:03:03,440 That I thought was really interesting. 89 00:03:03,440 --> 00:03:03,880 Mm-hmm. 90 00:03:03,880 --> 00:03:08,000 He talks about not just seeing what's important in a situation. 91 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:08,880 Right. 92 00:03:08,880 --> 00:03:12,280 But also being able to project future states. 93 00:03:12,280 --> 00:03:13,800 Project future states. 94 00:03:13,800 --> 00:03:14,120 Yeah. 95 00:03:14,120 --> 00:03:15,880 So what do you think he means by that? 96 00:03:15,880 --> 00:03:18,320 Hmm, I'm not sure. 97 00:03:18,320 --> 00:03:20,000 Like seeing into the future. 98 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:20,240 Yeah. 99 00:03:20,240 --> 00:03:22,400 Kind of like having a sixth sense or something. 100 00:03:22,400 --> 00:03:23,200 I don't know about that. 101 00:03:23,200 --> 00:03:25,760 I don't think it's about like literally predicting the future. 102 00:03:25,760 --> 00:03:26,120 Right. 103 00:03:26,120 --> 00:03:30,080 But I think it's more about developing like a really keen sense of foresight. 104 00:03:30,080 --> 00:03:30,560 Okay. 105 00:03:30,560 --> 00:03:33,040 So it's about understanding the present. 106 00:03:33,040 --> 00:03:33,560 Uh-huh. 107 00:03:33,560 --> 00:03:37,480 But also thinking about how things might change. 108 00:03:37,480 --> 00:03:37,800 Okay. 109 00:03:37,800 --> 00:03:39,360 Like what could go wrong. 110 00:03:39,360 --> 00:03:41,400 And then building that into your plan. 111 00:03:41,400 --> 00:03:45,120 So it's kind of like thinking about like what are the potential pitfalls? 112 00:03:45,120 --> 00:03:45,840 Yeah. 113 00:03:45,840 --> 00:03:47,280 What are the things that could trip me up? 114 00:03:47,280 --> 00:03:47,720 Yeah. 115 00:03:47,720 --> 00:03:50,520 And thinking about how you would respond to those things. 116 00:03:50,520 --> 00:03:50,760 Okay. 117 00:03:50,760 --> 00:03:54,280 So like if you're planning like a product launch, for example. 118 00:03:54,280 --> 00:03:55,720 Okay. 119 00:03:55,720 --> 00:03:57,720 You don't just consider the current market conditions. 120 00:03:57,720 --> 00:03:58,000 Right. 121 00:03:58,000 --> 00:04:00,920 You have to think about like how are competitors going to react? 122 00:04:00,920 --> 00:04:03,920 Are there any potential like economic shifts that could happen? 123 00:04:03,920 --> 00:04:04,240 Right. 124 00:04:04,240 --> 00:04:07,320 And how all those things are going to influence the success of your launch. 125 00:04:07,320 --> 00:04:08,040 Exactly. 126 00:04:08,040 --> 00:04:09,560 That's projecting future states. 127 00:04:09,560 --> 00:04:10,000 Yes. 128 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:14,040 So how do you actually like develop that ability? 129 00:04:14,040 --> 00:04:14,440 Right. 130 00:04:14,440 --> 00:04:15,600 Is that something you're born with? 131 00:04:15,600 --> 00:04:19,400 I think it's definitely a skill that can be like honed and developed over time. 132 00:04:19,400 --> 00:04:19,760 Okay. 133 00:04:19,760 --> 00:04:22,880 So it's not about having like a crystal ball. 134 00:04:22,880 --> 00:04:23,160 Right. 135 00:04:23,160 --> 00:04:25,880 But it's about cultivating certain habits. 136 00:04:25,880 --> 00:04:26,240 Okay. 137 00:04:26,240 --> 00:04:27,680 And ways of thinking. 138 00:04:27,680 --> 00:04:29,240 So what are some of those habits? 139 00:04:29,240 --> 00:04:33,360 Well, I think one of the most fundamental skills is active listening. 140 00:04:33,360 --> 00:04:34,360 Active listening. 141 00:04:34,360 --> 00:04:34,720 Yeah. 142 00:04:34,720 --> 00:04:36,160 And I know it sounds simple. 143 00:04:36,160 --> 00:04:36,640 Mm-hmm. 144 00:04:36,640 --> 00:04:39,680 But so often we listen just to reply. 145 00:04:39,680 --> 00:04:39,920 Yeah. 146 00:04:39,920 --> 00:04:42,720 Instead of listening to actually try to understand. 147 00:04:42,720 --> 00:04:43,080 Oh yeah. 148 00:04:43,080 --> 00:04:44,400 I'm totally guilty of that. 149 00:04:44,400 --> 00:04:45,320 Right. 150 00:04:45,320 --> 00:04:47,800 Sometimes I'm so busy like thinking about what I'm going to say next. 151 00:04:47,800 --> 00:04:48,040 Yeah. 152 00:04:48,040 --> 00:04:51,560 That I miss what the other person is actually saying. 153 00:04:51,560 --> 00:04:52,440 Exactly. 154 00:04:52,440 --> 00:04:54,360 Or like the nuances of what they're saying. 155 00:04:54,360 --> 00:04:55,960 And the tone and all of that. 156 00:04:55,960 --> 00:04:56,440 Yeah. 157 00:04:56,440 --> 00:04:59,520 And I think that's when you practice active listening. 158 00:04:59,520 --> 00:05:00,080 Okay. 159 00:05:00,080 --> 00:05:02,200 You start to pick up on those subtle cues. 160 00:05:02,200 --> 00:05:02,680 Mm-hmm. 161 00:05:02,680 --> 00:05:05,640 So not just the words, but like the tone of voice. 162 00:05:05,640 --> 00:05:06,000 Okay. 163 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,560 The body language. 164 00:05:07,560 --> 00:05:07,760 Yeah. 165 00:05:07,760 --> 00:05:09,600 The things that aren't being said. 166 00:05:09,600 --> 00:05:10,120 Mm-hmm. 167 00:05:10,120 --> 00:05:13,360 And all of that gives you a much richer understanding 168 00:05:13,360 --> 00:05:14,840 of this situation. 169 00:05:14,840 --> 00:05:16,480 It's kind of like being a detective. 170 00:05:16,480 --> 00:05:17,040 Yes. 171 00:05:17,040 --> 00:05:21,520 Like piecing together the clues to solve a mystery. 172 00:05:21,520 --> 00:05:22,160 Exactly. 173 00:05:22,160 --> 00:05:23,760 And another important clue I think. 174 00:05:23,760 --> 00:05:24,360 Okay. 175 00:05:24,360 --> 00:05:26,000 Is the environment itself. 176 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:26,520 Yes. 177 00:05:26,520 --> 00:05:27,720 Like if you're in a meeting. 178 00:05:27,720 --> 00:05:28,400 Okay. 179 00:05:28,400 --> 00:05:29,880 Notice the mood in the room. 180 00:05:29,880 --> 00:05:30,320 Right. 181 00:05:30,320 --> 00:05:31,760 Like are people engaged? 182 00:05:31,760 --> 00:05:32,120 Uh-huh. 183 00:05:32,120 --> 00:05:32,960 Are they restless? 184 00:05:32,960 --> 00:05:33,200 Yeah. 185 00:05:33,200 --> 00:05:34,920 Are they like checking their phones? 186 00:05:34,920 --> 00:05:35,080 Yeah. 187 00:05:35,080 --> 00:05:35,720 Exactly. 188 00:05:35,720 --> 00:05:37,320 Is there like underlying tension? 189 00:05:37,320 --> 00:05:37,960 Exactly. 190 00:05:37,960 --> 00:05:40,040 All those things can give you clues. 191 00:05:40,040 --> 00:05:40,480 Right. 192 00:05:40,480 --> 00:05:41,840 About what's really going on. 193 00:05:41,840 --> 00:05:42,200 Yeah. 194 00:05:42,200 --> 00:05:44,640 So it's about looking beyond just the surface. 195 00:05:44,640 --> 00:05:44,920 Uh-huh. 196 00:05:44,920 --> 00:05:48,040 And like paying attention to those nonverbal cues. 197 00:05:48,040 --> 00:05:48,440 Yes. 198 00:05:48,440 --> 00:05:51,560 I'm realizing now like how much I must miss. 199 00:05:51,560 --> 00:05:52,120 Right. 200 00:05:52,120 --> 00:05:54,040 By just being stuck in my own head. 201 00:05:54,040 --> 00:05:55,680 It's easy to do. 202 00:05:55,680 --> 00:05:56,360 It is, yeah. 203 00:05:56,360 --> 00:05:59,760 But I think another strategy is to ask clarifying questions. 204 00:05:59,760 --> 00:06:00,160 Okay. 205 00:06:00,160 --> 00:06:03,760 So don't assume you understand someone's viewpoint perfectly. 206 00:06:03,760 --> 00:06:04,160 Uh-huh. 207 00:06:04,160 --> 00:06:06,560 Ask questions like can you elaborate on that? 208 00:06:06,560 --> 00:06:06,920 Okay. 209 00:06:06,920 --> 00:06:08,800 Or what are your biggest concerns here? 210 00:06:08,800 --> 00:06:09,280 Mm-hmm. 211 00:06:09,280 --> 00:06:10,960 And that shows that you're actually 212 00:06:10,960 --> 00:06:12,520 interested in understanding. 213 00:06:12,520 --> 00:06:12,880 Okay. 214 00:06:12,880 --> 00:06:14,560 Not just waiting for your turn to speak. 215 00:06:14,560 --> 00:06:14,760 Right. 216 00:06:14,760 --> 00:06:17,080 So you're showing that genuine curiosity. 217 00:06:17,080 --> 00:06:17,520 Yeah. 218 00:06:17,520 --> 00:06:20,840 And you're creating that space for like open dialogue. 219 00:06:20,840 --> 00:06:21,640 Exactly. 220 00:06:21,640 --> 00:06:24,320 And I imagine that by asking those questions, 221 00:06:24,320 --> 00:06:25,920 you might actually uncover. 222 00:06:25,920 --> 00:06:26,520 Yes. 223 00:06:26,520 --> 00:06:29,040 Information that completely changes your understanding. 224 00:06:29,040 --> 00:06:29,480 Yes. 225 00:06:29,480 --> 00:06:30,040 Absolutely. 226 00:06:30,040 --> 00:06:31,640 And you might even discover. 227 00:06:31,640 --> 00:06:32,040 Okay. 228 00:06:32,040 --> 00:06:35,680 Like common ground or solutions that you wouldn't have considered 229 00:06:35,680 --> 00:06:36,320 otherwise. 230 00:06:36,320 --> 00:06:36,720 Right. 231 00:06:36,720 --> 00:06:38,320 And this might sound counterintuitive. 232 00:06:38,320 --> 00:06:38,480 But. 233 00:06:38,480 --> 00:06:38,960 Okay. 234 00:06:38,960 --> 00:06:41,000 Seek out dissenting opinions. 235 00:06:41,000 --> 00:06:41,680 Okay. 236 00:06:41,680 --> 00:06:43,880 So it's tempting to surround ourselves 237 00:06:43,880 --> 00:06:45,240 with people who agree with us. 238 00:06:45,240 --> 00:06:45,720 Oh yeah. 239 00:06:45,720 --> 00:06:46,280 For sure. 240 00:06:46,280 --> 00:06:48,680 But then you get stuck in that echo chamber. 241 00:06:48,680 --> 00:06:49,280 Exactly. 242 00:06:49,280 --> 00:06:51,200 And you miss out on other perspectives. 243 00:06:51,200 --> 00:06:51,520 Right. 244 00:06:51,520 --> 00:06:54,600 So make an effort to find people. 245 00:06:54,600 --> 00:06:54,920 Okay. 246 00:06:54,920 --> 00:06:56,480 Who have different viewpoints. 247 00:06:56,480 --> 00:06:58,320 It might feel a little uncomfortable. 248 00:06:58,320 --> 00:06:58,760 Yeah. 249 00:06:58,760 --> 00:07:02,520 But it forces you to consider other angles. 250 00:07:02,520 --> 00:07:02,800 Right. 251 00:07:02,800 --> 00:07:05,840 And I think it leads to a more well-rounded understanding. 252 00:07:05,840 --> 00:07:08,880 So it's about embracing like intellectual diversity. 253 00:07:08,880 --> 00:07:09,480 Yes. 254 00:07:09,480 --> 00:07:11,240 And challenging your own assumptions. 255 00:07:11,240 --> 00:07:11,960 Exactly. 256 00:07:11,960 --> 00:07:13,440 So we've covered active listening. 257 00:07:13,440 --> 00:07:13,800 Uh-huh. 258 00:07:13,800 --> 00:07:15,240 Paying attention to the environment. 259 00:07:15,240 --> 00:07:15,640 Yes. 260 00:07:15,640 --> 00:07:17,920 Asking clarifying questions. 261 00:07:17,920 --> 00:07:19,920 And seeking out dissenting opinions. 262 00:07:19,920 --> 00:07:20,520 Yes. 263 00:07:20,520 --> 00:07:23,240 What other strategies can help us cultivate this. 264 00:07:23,240 --> 00:07:23,600 Okay. 265 00:07:23,600 --> 00:07:25,160 Situational awareness. 266 00:07:25,160 --> 00:07:29,640 One more crucial practice is to reflect on your own biases. 267 00:07:29,640 --> 00:07:30,960 Because we all have them. 268 00:07:30,960 --> 00:07:31,200 Yeah. 269 00:07:31,200 --> 00:07:34,000 Whether it's a tendency to be overly optimistic. 270 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:34,360 Okay. 271 00:07:34,360 --> 00:07:36,320 Or to jump to conclusions. 272 00:07:36,320 --> 00:07:36,800 Right. 273 00:07:36,800 --> 00:07:40,000 Or to favor certain types of information. 274 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:42,760 And by being aware of those biases. 275 00:07:42,760 --> 00:07:43,120 Okay. 276 00:07:43,120 --> 00:07:44,440 We can counteract them. 277 00:07:44,440 --> 00:07:44,920 Uh-huh. 278 00:07:44,920 --> 00:07:47,760 And then see the situation more objectively. 279 00:07:47,760 --> 00:07:50,200 So it's like having that little internal like check 280 00:07:50,200 --> 00:07:51,160 and balance system. 281 00:07:51,160 --> 00:07:51,640 Exactly. 282 00:07:51,640 --> 00:07:54,440 So you don't let your own like preconceived notions 283 00:07:54,440 --> 00:07:55,520 cloud your judgment. 284 00:07:55,520 --> 00:07:56,160 Exactly. 285 00:07:56,160 --> 00:08:01,000 And remember that building situational awareness. 286 00:08:01,000 --> 00:08:02,600 It's an ongoing process. 287 00:08:02,600 --> 00:08:04,680 It's not like you just arrive. 288 00:08:04,680 --> 00:08:04,920 Right. 289 00:08:04,920 --> 00:08:06,720 It's something you practice and refine. 290 00:08:06,720 --> 00:08:07,240 Okay. 291 00:08:07,240 --> 00:08:08,160 That makes me feel better. 292 00:08:08,160 --> 00:08:08,560 Right. 293 00:08:08,560 --> 00:08:09,800 Because it takes the pressure off. 294 00:08:09,800 --> 00:08:10,400 Yeah. 295 00:08:10,400 --> 00:08:12,720 Like feeling like I need to be perfect at this. 296 00:08:12,720 --> 00:08:13,400 Exactly. 297 00:08:13,400 --> 00:08:14,080 Right away. 298 00:08:14,080 --> 00:08:14,600 Yeah. 299 00:08:14,600 --> 00:08:15,720 But you know in the blog post. 300 00:08:15,720 --> 00:08:16,320 Yeah. 301 00:08:16,320 --> 00:08:19,960 Ackerman is specifically talking about situational 302 00:08:19,960 --> 00:08:20,560 awareness. 303 00:08:20,560 --> 00:08:21,000 Uh-huh. 304 00:08:21,000 --> 00:08:24,400 In the context of designing educational technology. 305 00:08:24,400 --> 00:08:25,160 Right. 306 00:08:25,160 --> 00:08:26,800 So can we circle back to that for a minute? 307 00:08:26,800 --> 00:08:27,320 Of course. 308 00:08:27,320 --> 00:08:30,400 Like he gives that example of how those early computers. 309 00:08:30,400 --> 00:08:31,000 Right. 310 00:08:31,000 --> 00:08:34,760 Were designed without taking into account the user's needs. 311 00:08:34,760 --> 00:08:35,000 Yeah. 312 00:08:35,000 --> 00:08:36,040 And habits. 313 00:08:36,040 --> 00:08:37,360 And it just led to all these problems. 314 00:08:37,360 --> 00:08:37,520 Yeah. 315 00:08:37,520 --> 00:08:37,920 Tornado. 316 00:08:37,920 --> 00:08:39,960 Like it seems so obvious now. 317 00:08:39,960 --> 00:08:40,800 It does. 318 00:08:40,800 --> 00:08:44,560 But back then the focus was so much on the technical 319 00:08:44,560 --> 00:08:45,720 capabilities. 320 00:08:45,720 --> 00:08:46,040 Yeah. 321 00:08:46,040 --> 00:08:47,560 They weren't thinking about the people. 322 00:08:47,560 --> 00:08:48,200 Right. 323 00:08:48,200 --> 00:08:50,160 They overlooked that human element. 324 00:08:50,160 --> 00:08:54,480 And I think Ackerman is arguing that this same principle 325 00:08:54,480 --> 00:08:56,920 applies to designing anything really. 326 00:08:56,920 --> 00:08:57,240 Okay. 327 00:08:57,240 --> 00:08:59,080 So whether it's a lesson plan. 328 00:08:59,080 --> 00:08:59,480 Okay. 329 00:08:59,480 --> 00:09:01,000 A marketing campaign. 330 00:09:01,000 --> 00:09:02,160 A new product. 331 00:09:02,160 --> 00:09:02,600 Yeah. 332 00:09:02,600 --> 00:09:07,400 You have to take the time to really understand the situation 333 00:09:07,400 --> 00:09:08,800 that it's going to be used in. 334 00:09:08,800 --> 00:09:10,400 So it's about doing your research. 335 00:09:10,400 --> 00:09:10,800 Yeah. 336 00:09:10,800 --> 00:09:12,080 Understanding your audience. 337 00:09:12,080 --> 00:09:12,440 Uh-huh. 338 00:09:12,440 --> 00:09:14,160 Considering the context. 339 00:09:14,160 --> 00:09:14,480 Right. 340 00:09:14,480 --> 00:09:16,520 And anticipating those potential challenges. 341 00:09:16,520 --> 00:09:16,800 Obviously. 342 00:09:16,800 --> 00:09:18,760 And in the context of education. 343 00:09:18,760 --> 00:09:19,280 Yeah. 344 00:09:19,280 --> 00:09:22,360 This means thinking about things like the student's prior 345 00:09:22,360 --> 00:09:22,960 knowledge. 346 00:09:22,960 --> 00:09:23,400 Uh-huh. 347 00:09:23,400 --> 00:09:24,600 Their learning styles. 348 00:09:24,600 --> 00:09:25,080 Right. 349 00:09:25,080 --> 00:09:26,680 The available resources. 350 00:09:26,680 --> 00:09:27,080 Yeah. 351 00:09:27,080 --> 00:09:29,680 Even the social and emotional dynamics of the classroom. 352 00:09:29,680 --> 00:09:30,440 Exactly. 353 00:09:30,440 --> 00:09:31,080 All of that. 354 00:09:31,080 --> 00:09:32,120 That's a lot. 355 00:09:32,120 --> 00:09:32,720 It is. 356 00:09:32,720 --> 00:09:35,320 But when teachers actually design lessons. 357 00:09:35,320 --> 00:09:35,920 Yeah. 358 00:09:35,920 --> 00:09:37,880 With that level of awareness. 359 00:09:37,880 --> 00:09:38,760 Uh-huh. 360 00:09:38,760 --> 00:09:43,040 They're much more likely to create an engaging and effective 361 00:09:43,040 --> 00:09:43,920 learning experience. 362 00:09:43,920 --> 00:09:44,640 Exactly. 363 00:09:44,640 --> 00:09:46,800 It's about creating a learning environment. 364 00:09:46,800 --> 00:09:49,560 That's really tailored to the needs of the learner. 365 00:09:49,560 --> 00:09:50,280 Wow. 366 00:09:50,280 --> 00:09:51,520 This has been so insightful. 367 00:09:51,520 --> 00:09:52,040 Yeah. 368 00:09:52,040 --> 00:09:54,600 I'm really starting to see how this concept of situational 369 00:09:54,600 --> 00:09:57,600 awareness can be applied to so many different areas. 370 00:09:57,600 --> 00:09:58,040 Uh-huh. 371 00:09:58,040 --> 00:09:59,440 But let's be real for a second. 372 00:09:59,440 --> 00:09:59,840 Okay. 373 00:09:59,840 --> 00:10:01,440 Not everybody is a teacher. 374 00:10:01,440 --> 00:10:01,680 Right. 375 00:10:01,680 --> 00:10:02,600 Or a designer. 376 00:10:02,600 --> 00:10:03,080 Yeah. 377 00:10:03,080 --> 00:10:06,880 So how can the average person apply these principles 378 00:10:06,880 --> 00:10:08,120 in their everyday life? 379 00:10:08,120 --> 00:10:09,400 That's a great question. 380 00:10:09,400 --> 00:10:09,680 Yeah. 381 00:10:09,680 --> 00:10:12,920 And honestly, the possibilities are endless. 382 00:10:12,920 --> 00:10:13,400 Okay. 383 00:10:13,400 --> 00:10:17,040 So think about something as simple as planning a family 384 00:10:17,040 --> 00:10:17,520 dinner. 385 00:10:17,520 --> 00:10:17,960 Okay. 386 00:10:17,960 --> 00:10:21,440 Do you have picky eaters, allergies, 387 00:10:21,440 --> 00:10:22,920 scheduling conflicts. 388 00:10:22,920 --> 00:10:23,240 Right. 389 00:10:23,240 --> 00:10:27,720 By being aware of those things, you can choose a menu and a time 390 00:10:27,720 --> 00:10:28,960 that works for everybody. 391 00:10:28,960 --> 00:10:29,320 Right. 392 00:10:29,320 --> 00:10:31,040 And avoid potential meltdowns. 393 00:10:31,040 --> 00:10:31,640 Exactly. 394 00:10:31,640 --> 00:10:34,080 And that's just like a really simple example. 395 00:10:34,080 --> 00:10:34,680 It is. 396 00:10:34,680 --> 00:10:38,000 Of how even in mundane situations, 397 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:39,800 just a little bit of situational awareness 398 00:10:39,800 --> 00:10:40,840 can go a long way. 399 00:10:40,840 --> 00:10:41,440 Exactly. 400 00:10:41,440 --> 00:10:43,600 Or imagine you're trying to navigate 401 00:10:43,600 --> 00:10:46,960 like a difficult conversation with a coworker or a friend. 402 00:10:46,960 --> 00:10:47,280 Right. 403 00:10:47,280 --> 00:10:49,480 If you're paying attention to their body language. 404 00:10:49,480 --> 00:10:50,000 Yeah. 405 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:52,440 Like really listening for those underlying messages. 406 00:10:52,440 --> 00:10:53,160 Right. 407 00:10:53,160 --> 00:10:55,120 And you're understanding their perspective. 408 00:10:55,120 --> 00:10:55,760 Yeah. 409 00:10:55,760 --> 00:11:00,720 You can approach that conversation with so much more empathy. 410 00:11:00,720 --> 00:11:01,600 Yes. 411 00:11:01,600 --> 00:11:02,400 And tact. 412 00:11:02,400 --> 00:11:04,320 So it's not just about gathering information. 413 00:11:04,320 --> 00:11:04,920 No. 414 00:11:04,920 --> 00:11:08,360 It's about using that information to make better choices. 415 00:11:08,360 --> 00:11:08,840 Right. 416 00:11:08,840 --> 00:11:10,680 And to build stronger relationships. 417 00:11:10,680 --> 00:11:11,320 Absolutely. 418 00:11:11,320 --> 00:11:14,080 And I think that's where the real power of situational 419 00:11:14,080 --> 00:11:15,680 awareness lies. 420 00:11:15,680 --> 00:11:17,320 It helps us move through the world. 421 00:11:17,320 --> 00:11:17,800 Yeah. 422 00:11:17,800 --> 00:11:18,920 With more understanding. 423 00:11:18,920 --> 00:11:19,440 Uh-huh. 424 00:11:19,440 --> 00:11:20,760 More effectiveness. 425 00:11:20,760 --> 00:11:23,240 And ultimately, I think more success. 426 00:11:23,240 --> 00:11:23,600 Wow. 427 00:11:23,600 --> 00:11:27,080 This deep dive on situational awareness has been amazing. 428 00:11:27,080 --> 00:11:27,480 It has. 429 00:11:27,480 --> 00:11:28,760 I feel like I've learned so much. 430 00:11:28,760 --> 00:11:29,320 Good. 431 00:11:29,320 --> 00:11:32,600 Not only about what it is, but also how to start applying it 432 00:11:32,600 --> 00:11:33,400 in my own life. 433 00:11:33,400 --> 00:11:34,280 Me too. 434 00:11:34,280 --> 00:11:37,440 Any final words of wisdom for our listeners 435 00:11:37,440 --> 00:11:38,600 before we wrap things up? 436 00:11:38,600 --> 00:11:38,920 Yeah. 437 00:11:38,920 --> 00:11:41,520 I think for me what's really resonated. 438 00:11:41,520 --> 00:11:41,880 OK. 439 00:11:41,880 --> 00:11:44,040 Is how much more intentional we can be. 440 00:11:44,040 --> 00:11:44,600 Uh-huh. 441 00:11:44,600 --> 00:11:46,240 In our interactions and decisions. 442 00:11:46,240 --> 00:11:50,200 When we really make an effort to cultivate this awareness. 443 00:11:50,200 --> 00:11:51,680 It's like being proactive. 444 00:11:51,680 --> 00:11:52,200 Yes. 445 00:11:52,200 --> 00:11:53,320 Instead of reactive. 446 00:11:53,320 --> 00:11:54,040 Exactly. 447 00:11:54,040 --> 00:11:56,760 So instead of just like responding to things as they come up. 448 00:11:56,760 --> 00:11:57,280 Uh-huh. 449 00:11:57,280 --> 00:11:59,400 You're kind of like anticipating. 450 00:11:59,400 --> 00:11:59,920 Yeah. 451 00:11:59,920 --> 00:12:01,320 Those challenges and opportunities. 452 00:12:01,320 --> 00:12:04,400 And that can make a huge difference in every area of our lives. 453 00:12:04,400 --> 00:12:04,760 Yeah. 454 00:12:04,760 --> 00:12:06,520 From our relationships to our work. 455 00:12:06,520 --> 00:12:07,520 Exactly. 456 00:12:07,520 --> 00:12:10,760 It's a skill that really empowers us to make more informed 457 00:12:10,760 --> 00:12:11,360 choices. 458 00:12:11,360 --> 00:12:11,520 Yeah. 459 00:12:11,520 --> 00:12:13,000 Build stronger connections. 460 00:12:13,000 --> 00:12:13,400 Uh-huh. 461 00:12:13,400 --> 00:12:15,560 And create those more positive outcomes. 462 00:12:15,560 --> 00:12:18,360 Well, this has been an incredible deep dive. 463 00:12:18,360 --> 00:12:19,000 It has. 464 00:12:19,000 --> 00:12:20,520 On situational awareness. 465 00:12:20,520 --> 00:12:21,200 Absolutely. 466 00:12:21,200 --> 00:12:22,880 I feel like I've learned so much. 467 00:12:22,880 --> 00:12:23,240 Good. 468 00:12:23,240 --> 00:12:24,560 And I hope our listeners do too. 469 00:12:24,560 --> 00:12:25,280 Me too. 470 00:12:25,280 --> 00:12:27,720 I think one of the biggest takeaways for me is just. 471 00:12:27,720 --> 00:12:28,080 Yeah. 472 00:12:28,080 --> 00:12:30,520 How important it is to be present. 473 00:12:30,520 --> 00:12:31,040 Uh-huh. 474 00:12:31,040 --> 00:12:32,080 Be observant. 475 00:12:32,080 --> 00:12:32,800 Yeah. 476 00:12:32,800 --> 00:12:34,000 And to be open. 477 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:34,400 Yes. 478 00:12:34,400 --> 00:12:35,680 To those different perspectives. 479 00:12:35,680 --> 00:12:36,600 Exactly. 480 00:12:36,600 --> 00:12:38,960 And sometimes like Gary Ackerman said in his post. 481 00:12:38,960 --> 00:12:39,680 Uh-huh. 482 00:12:39,680 --> 00:12:41,800 Being aware of what we don't know. 483 00:12:41,800 --> 00:12:42,440 Right. 484 00:12:42,440 --> 00:12:44,560 Is just as important as what we do know. 485 00:12:44,560 --> 00:12:45,520 That's a really good point. 486 00:12:45,520 --> 00:12:46,040 It is. 487 00:12:46,040 --> 00:12:47,200 So as you go about your week. 488 00:12:47,200 --> 00:12:47,760 Yes. 489 00:12:47,760 --> 00:12:48,480 Think about this. 490 00:12:48,480 --> 00:12:48,960 OK. 491 00:12:48,960 --> 00:12:51,520 What's one situation in your life. 492 00:12:51,520 --> 00:12:54,160 Where. 493 00:12:54,160 --> 00:12:55,480 Taking a step back. 494 00:12:55,480 --> 00:12:56,480 OK. 495 00:12:56,480 --> 00:12:58,080 And applying this idea. 496 00:12:58,080 --> 00:12:58,600 Ah. 497 00:12:58,600 --> 00:13:00,080 Of situational awareness. 498 00:13:00,080 --> 00:13:01,000 Right. 499 00:13:01,000 --> 00:13:02,120 Could make a real difference. 500 00:13:02,120 --> 00:13:02,840 I like that. 501 00:13:02,840 --> 00:13:03,120 Yeah. 502 00:13:03,120 --> 00:13:04,160 And let us know. 503 00:13:04,160 --> 00:13:04,320 Yeah. 504 00:13:04,320 --> 00:13:05,080 What you come up with. 505 00:13:05,080 --> 00:13:06,400 We'd love to hear from you. 506 00:13:06,400 --> 00:13:07,480 Until next time. 507 00:13:07,480 --> 00:13:08,920 Keep exploring. 508 00:13:08,920 --> 00:13:09,800 Keep learning. 509 00:13:09,800 --> 00:13:25,840 And keep those minds open.