Innovation-reading

This was a handout from a book Staff Meeting Tuesday 24 July)
Titled - The Innovators Mindset
"Designing solutions with both the individuals interests and the end goal in mind is crucial for any innovation to be successful"

The Chapter sets about defining what Innovation is and is not
The focus of the book is developing schools that help individuals think with an innovators mindset

Key Points

Key principle of WHY and the move to the what and the how (remember Simon Sinek-ed talk)
The why in teaching is to develop learners and leaders who will create a better present and future
Students /teachers/educators -need to become creators and leaders - people who have influence over and can make an impact on their world
Innovation needs to be inspired rather than demanding compliance (ie. testing National Standards)
INNOVATION IS A WAY OF THINKING - that creates something new and better
Innovation can come from something new -invention (something totally new) or iteration (a change of something that already exists) BUT if it does not met the idea of new and better it is not innovative.
There is no substitute for a teacher who designs authentic participatory and relevant learning experiences for her unique group of students. The role of the teacher is to inspire learning and develop skills and mindsets of learning.   WE need to create a culture that inspires and empowers teachers to innovate in pursuit of providing optimal learning experiences.
Emphasis the need see each student as an individual and ask "What is best for this learner?"
NEED TO THINK WHAT IS RELEVANT FOR TODAYS WORLD e.g. an essay or a blog post - we need to think why we do what we do?
IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE TO LEARN AND GROW

Reflection
This was an enjoyable read and has clarified innovation
It also clarifies the role of the teacher and reminds me to keep thinking what is best for this learner
Also to keep checking in on what I am doing could their be a more powerful, effective way....
Keep reflecting, thinking and innovating   Keep it relevant and know the WHY.