#digitaledchat Archive
#digitaledchat is a global twitter chat that covers almost everything and anything to do with modern learning, educational technology and learning spaces. Contributors are often from all over the world and new participants are always welcome to take part!
Monday July 4, 2016
Welcome to this Monday's chat. Number 1, 2 and 3 rules, have fun, get involved and be nice. https://t.co/xQHI9pqPdf
It's 9:00! Hi , Patricia here from Akl, NZ
Hi. Karyn here from ChCh, keen to chat but as always with a chat going to 10 pm I am unlikely to see the second half!!
Welcome as always, look forward to catching up
Welcome as always, look forward to catching up
Hi Viv from GC Aus great to be here!
Stay strong, appreciate you taking part!
Hi all, its 7pm in Sydney for
Welcome Emily, great to have you on deck!
Michael in Auckland recovering from jet lag and a sudden drop in temperatures
All class on holiday or not! Welcome.
Kia Ora, thanks for the heads up earlier! !
Hi all Jo from Melbourne - heading into the final week of holidays ahh!
LOL lucky for school holidays 👌🏼
Melanie here. Frosty in the Waikato today but no fog! I got to play with ice this morning!!
Oh hard life being a global edtecher!
Hello - Myles, Teacher Y5/6 from Parts Unknown, South Taranaki.
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Kia Ora, Matalaoa from good old Invercargill, NZ. Hope all is well team!
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Great to have you on deck!
Hi all! Heather from Wollongong tuning in for
Have you ever been to Kapuni? Kaponga where we have a actually Four Square?
I need to have a shower first. I'll be back in 10 min:)
I made it!!!! Only here for a short time tho unto dinners ready
Good on you. World class from Parts Unknown!
A1 'Innovation' is such a broad idea... innovation in learning could simply be a Ss finding a new way to do something
Tweet of the night in light of earlier!
Tweet of the night in light of earlier!
A1 It doesn't have to be a massive pedagogical shift
A1 For me and my Ss plenty of 'learning' fails to learn from
A1: Highly engaged students
A1: Innovation - doing things better, in all it shape and forms
Innovation looks like doing something different with something old
Nice to have you on deck!
Cass from Melbourne just finished dinner
Thanks for being on deck!
A1 mixing things up, doing differently, and keeping the focus on learning
A1: Innovation looks like Ss or Ts trying new things and learning from them
Change in learning based on evidence and in part passion! A1
A1 innovation looks like new stuff or old stuff from a different angle
Nice, trying's the key, success less important!
it can be really context specific, too. What is innovative in my context might be old hat in another
A1 Something you haven't seen done before or a modification to an already existing method or idea
Great point Cass, often just takes a 2nd look!
Is innovation necessarily 'better' or different? Does the different lead to better in the long run?
Hi all A1 Innovation to me is finding a better way to do it. It can be anything
a1 breaking barriers, BETA mode, trying new things, exploring, curious, unknown steps, giving it a go both T & SS
Loreyse from Brisbane - on school Hols
Great post Joanna and welcome!
A1: Can be a subtle change that makes all the difference
A1 Yes you need that culture and environment that supports new things
Can this happen without innovation though?? https://t.co/EYqfU63ePQ
Change in learning based on evidence and in part passion! A1
yes! support is so key to success isn't it?
that problem solving... making things better
exactly. A teacher at my school is trying flipped learning to me that's old hat
Maybe but in smaller amounts,. great q!
Sometimes you still have to try new things without the support - harder and slower but better than the alternative
A1. Trying something new. Doesn’t matter what it is, be it a new pen, new tactic, new resource. Also putting new spin on it.
No its not better in some circumstances depends on your environment and clintele
no, normally just different
A1 Identifying where things need to change, finding new ways to do it, reflecting on those changes https://t.co/PsrQUU8Bkt
Nice q. IMO innovation has be to tve, doesn't it?
Hello Sorry, I'm late because of holidays here! 😎
A1 when you know yr sts so well they ignite a bright spark that sets your thoughts into action about an adventure ahead!
Innovation is about letting ss explore avenues in learning. Ownership of the process, t as facilitator learning alongside
A1: remembering innovation can be at the macro or micro level in schools. Many problems need many solutions.
Often we forget old things that worked amazingly. Always good to bring them back!
not really. Innovation makes us passionate
A1: A combination of existing ideas to create a new way forward
A1: it's about empathising with where the learner is at
Innovation is in the eye of the practitioner then? Got to start somewhere before innovation can happen?
Important to recognise that it can be done better too
Build a wall with a one brick at a time! A1
A1 Innovation means doing things differently eg making ramps for our year 7s to jump with spheros https://t.co/qm1CfiVMwA
Yes but sometimes if the skills aren't there then you can't move too far ahead
fully agree even just looking at things from a different perspective
The net result, definitely, but we need to make mistakes to be truely innovative
A1: Taking something from what I already know and are comfortable with into the realms of the unknown and risky.
Awesome thinking- this is innovation!
Yes those schools where its, 'softly, softly catchee monkey'. Im sure we all know places like that
A1: Innovation in Ed - Uptake of practice relevant to paradigm shift, moving with social change
A subtle change today can mean a massive difference a year from now
fully agree but this is where reflection and always pushing to be better never stagnant
absolutely. It gets tiring eventually - it's great to be backed up by school when you're out on a limb.
I agree, schools must be aligned with society! A1
oh definitely. What is innovative to one is not always innovative to another
& digital components brings forth innovation
Yes but how much of a mistake can we afford to make? Esp. if just starting
I don't c innovation either as good/bad simply different. The impact, needs to be judged on evidence https://t.co/dViTzjHva7
Is innovation necessarily 'better' or different? Does the different lead to better in the long run?
A2 new ideas, trialling, testing, failing, trying again, thinking about what can make a difference for learners
A1: first idea of innovation= must be smthg. new. But is it true? Smtms you can combine "old" things or change the purpose.
A1b: I like to think that innovation is the fruit of creativity. Making an idea come to life.
"Do something today that your future self will thank you for" chuck a quote in haha! fully agree
No, but it helps see innovation to the end.
I think you must reflect not just assume because it was different it was better. Sometimes not so
Exactly! Constant and with firm direction.
Absolutely! Need a reason to change, not just change for change's sake
creativity definitely has a huge role to play
So true but what if we rewarded teachers in terms of student learning adventures?
and makes us reflect more because we want it to be right
Think that's the core: innovation is always an improvement. Should enhance educational process https://t.co/TkXLZrsXDW
Important to recognise that it can be done better too
I'd put a good dose of curiosity and tenaciousness, and a tbsp of risk taking as well
Great point. Real innovation is in part due to perpetual reflection then action!
A2 "have you considered?" Questions
A2: Encourage latecomers by showing them the mistakes you've made along the way. They don't need to jump in where you are
THE recipe for real effect and change!
agree and also comes back to purpose.. is this improving the learning/situation if not why ?
I know! I thinks passion is the difference.
I worked in S Auckland for a while, I LOVED if but there were days nothing was going to work
How bad can things be in teaching? None of us will do anything really damaging to Ss
Hi Heather and welcome. Great point! No need for everyone to fail the same!
A1: also, innovation is relative to school culture. What is new and exciting in one school, is typical in another.
Nice! definitely. Well-placed tenacity is powerful
YES! Why should we change technology, these PC's are working fine... (when they were 10 years old!)
A2: Partner, team teach, encourage
A2 mentor, encourage, recognise and celebrate what they do already, guide to develop skills and ideas
I agree. When we all focus on journ eys over destinations, FAILING is key and accepted!
A2: latecomers are mostly sceptical, you have to demonstrate the positive change innovation will cause.
A2 working in safe environment (beta) mistakes are expected, multiple opportunities to explore to question, provide supports
Awesome post and welcome!
Arg! That is the lamest excuse! Or 'I finished studies at uni, I don't need more study
A2 support latecomers by showing possibilities, and how to achieve success eg drone design w/ Y9 https://t.co/ZGAiZeOqz0
Sharing success goes a long way to helping the "problem finders"
Hard 2 change if u have fear of poor results/parental complaints hanging over you
So did I and I know what you mean, but I tried to learn from those days no easy feat
No but if you lose a class and can't get them back. I've worked in some awesome places
Mentor, support, coach and share. Use the experience of others to continually grow as t's. We all have something to offer.
A2 Used this before-great visual for thinking about how to promote/maintain innovation with others https://t.co/Qg6MkeDvSV
A2: Leaders need to identify key people who can softly pull laggards forward. Heavy handedness does not = innovation
And make sure they know even if they're trying the same thing, it might look different in their context
they are normally sceptical because hey thinks it more work for them
A1 must enhance the learning
No I agree. Only leads to conservatism! A2
A2: Great Q. I find some want a script for innovative teaching, but at times we need to go with the flow. Sounds scary. Is.
A1 new ideas, trialling, testing, failing, trying again, thinking about what can make a difference for learners
I love this! celebrating effort and success encourages ongoing effort.
A2 modelling for the s what your encouraging breaking barriers for them rather than putting them up. always back to "purpose"
A2) I would argue that innovation hasn't really started yet...
Great suggestion, CELEBRATE then!
Yes I think innovations great but you've got to work in the class/school
A2 help them see the new way is better, faster, stronger, easier through modelling and positive encouragement
I've found positive feedback from student to be super useful for convincing sceptics
What is need for it to start in your opinion?
Often, so present them a value they can "feel" - i.e. faster workflow
Yes, relentless exampling and optimism! A2
sometimes easier said than done!
A2. I think it comes down to inspiring late comers. Talk and model what you are doing. Encourage. Mentor. Never force.
A2 Share the good, the bad and the ugly. To often we think it all happens overnight instead of over weeks/months/years
We have 2 believe that our process will yield results - mayB not today, but down the road
and let's be honest, if T hasn't gotten onboard organically, a leader out of classroomtelling them won't help
A2: You need to take it step by step. Don't have people change all in one hit, it'll scare them away.
Excellent point, Ps need to be educated as much as the students!
I think small steps &celebrating the wins goes a long way to making new things less scary. There's def no script
it's a nice reminder to use when reflecting on your own change project that's for sure!
A2: Be a friend to new staff, show them the ropes and help everyone. Make sure you are always positive.
I like the 'failing and trying again'
Gotta run, dinners up. Will catch up later
Nice Rachel completely agree, need sizeable number of teachers going for it!
great point. Approachable and a listener works really well, too.
Everyone needs to chill about results of day-to-day - learning is a long process
Really important to be successful! 😉 https://t.co/Ae3S6zewAK
A2: You need to take it step by step. Don't have people change all in one hit, it'll scare them away.
Welcome good Sir, jump in!
A2 support support and guide collaborate to build on their new mind shift so the innovation evolves
Encourage them to fail hard, fail fast!
I think you’re right. Celebrate bright spots. Learn from things that didn’t work. Keep moving forward!
Sometimes giving a script for the first try can encourage more confidence for the second try
Good point but must make sure that learning not skewed towards exams.
absolutely! Love the "bright spots" concept
A2: clearly communicate that it is for the ss's benefit
Just like we do for Ss https://t.co/LrhzcsI5Vn
I love this! celebrating effort and success encourages ongoing effort.
Yes, value life skills and competencies over exam aptitudes.
https://t.co/2YgsOSBILU
to value creativity & challenge over test scores - & throw out timetables. Empower learners not beat them down
A3 Open your classroom to other teachers so they can see the innovation inaction 1/2
has 2 be contextual, what works 4 1 school may not work 4 another. Ask.
Yes but some places are skewed to exams and test results and standards
Great to have Brazil joining us!
A2- By showing what's possible & offering to stand side by side- servant leadership. Team teach & model a
A2: We need to encourage people to be themselves, try new things, not be afraid of mgmt, lead by example
so true! Small steps rather than wholesale change.
PL and mentoring is still teaching amirite? :) We need to be respectful of our adult learners just as we are the ss
A3: I believe it always comes back to the why. If there is a clear purpose for the innovation, it will become embedded
So true, horrible if one thinks one size fits all!
A3: first of all have the technological basis, then implement it in school culture and curriculum. It must be normal part
A3: By keeping up the constant support & showing Ts, Ss & Ps about value of innovation.
We ran an Innovation class. I had no script! Was writing as we went. Learned a lot though! Probs more than the Ss.
A3 Schools also need to have culture where ALL teachers feel supported in trying new strategies 2/2
Excellent point! The WHY is everything IMO.
Sometimes we're not unfortunately
Excellent idea! Let your deeds speak for themselves!
For sure! Need to show hesitant Ts that they do have something to offer (get rid of the 'I'm just a's)
A3: Make the focus learning to learn - learn to coin driving questions - set off on inquiry
Remain proactive. Stagnant water is always the worst for you. Keep moving, adjusting and adapting to benefit all stakeholders
A3: Collaborate - use Twitter. if we all got one person on board in a meaningful way...
Yes so true. Innovation needs to be explicitly promoted and supported from the top!
death by powerpoint is testament to that! :)
A3. I think it's about having a culture that embraces innovation, encourages risk taking. It's about trusting tchrs as pros.
Not mine - The Heath brothers. But a great way of looking for good things. Easy to look for bad!
So true and a waterfall starts with one drop of water!
A3 open collaborative other t both good&bad. Routine making it apart of the class, purpose and why! Give it a go attitude
Who do you mean? (maybe my primary background is skewing my views)
But once you get there you can share a map to help guide others without the first time detours😊
A3 Collaborate, plan, trial, seek feedback, coach, reflect, think ahead
If we can we get Ss taking ownership of the change they can spread it
this is great! Open door come on in. I always have people in my room :)
Yes I think that if we all help others then it would make life easier. I always try and help people if I can
Hi Melanie. Once such a culture is in place, innovation seems non-negotiable! A3
yes, take coaching / mentoring approach "I wonder what would happen if"
A3 Set aside time for tchers to self-direct their PD = valuing innovation means making time for it https://t.co/PGN9gISdWX
So true, It does take a village!
A3 Really important to be "learning organisations". Deming PDCA Plan Do Check Act - quality improvement & growth focus
No I was meaning National Standards in that context.
Schools need to have a high level of professional trust amongst colleagues for this to work
": A2: clearly communicate that it is for the ss's benefit " They are not the only beneficiaries,actually
Likewise Innovations expands when we all lead by serving and supporting others.
for me innovation doesn't mean a standstill, it means continuing to evolve
A3: build relationships, create culture of trust, embrace growth mindset
Guess the magic comes from finding ways to tap into the potential of the last 2 groups
Thanks for the follow Luke, always greatful to connect with other teachers thanks to and
agreed. We need to be focused, too. Do a few things well before moving to the next shiny thing
YES! Ts need time to think, do reflect!
Yes at the end of the day we all benefit from that, none of that learning in isolation stuff...
A3: By encouraging innovation in students, teachers (out of pride 😝) will continue to move forward.
Innovation can mean continuous change and improvement
Great point and I agree. Innovation is like positive agitation of current thinking and practice.
No, you are right, but usually parents are more comfortable with the status quo https://t.co/52kshsVL1B
": A2: clearly communicate that it is for the ss's benefit " They are not the only beneficiaries,actually
A3: Develop a peer coaching model that allows teachers to always be implementing and reflecting on innovative practice
A1 innovation looks chaotic...sorry I'm late....
Nice Alice. This way, eventual gains are massive and sustainable!
A3 I'm not entirely sure you should embed innovation - if u do doesn't it then become "ho hum"
A3 innovation isn't a one off thing school culture should cultivate it embedding trust
A3: Making learning the point will imbed innovation. Learning by failing and getting up again. Innovation begins there.
A3. Innovation is driven by need! Empathy is the understanding of a human need!
A3 - keep it dynamic lean- keep adapting so it doesn't become stale or obsolete. Test it out regularly
You are welcome! Fashionably late!
Quality not quantity https://t.co/m76Ghxetvo
agreed. We need to be focused, too. Do a few things well before moving to the next shiny thing
A3 recognise and allow that anyone in an organisation can identify a problem, and anyone can come up with a good solution.
A3 - Make Ts responsible for Ss learning, NOT accountable and that will foster innovation
for sure. Hard for some staff without feeling invalidated or judged. A fine line & positive relationships needed
Professional trust amongst Ts - want 2 underline it once more because it's an important trait 4 Ts https://t.co/qBNOlYcO4c
Schools need to have a high level of professional trust amongst colleagues for this to work
still in my pjs but wide awake.
This is why innovation action over words is powerful. Evidence is everything.
I prefer to think of the 'laggards' as untapped potentials, yet
A3 live a growth mindset and always try to learn new things, get better, explore and discover
A3: Support teachers trying new things and set aside time for them to share their successes (and failures) with each other
A positive spin, while there is a heartbeat there is hope!
Love the optimism. Eventually they get on board or get too uncomfortable!
Often our Ss come up with solutions I could never imagine! And they will argue for them.
I am very clear with my Ss that their level does not determine their worth, intelligence
A3 a kind of continual improvement cycle - plan, do, feedback, reflect, plan, do, feedback reflect, etc
Don't talk the talk unless you can demonstrate the walk
What a wonderful philosophy!
More that by seeing people as 'fixed' then my own mindset becomes fixed by default
maintaining&embedding continued evolving ts need 2 approach lke ss approach lrng
A3 don't be afraid to try new things & get it wrong. Share ideas, prototype and refine. Learn from everyone and listen well
Agree. ALL teachers need to have habit of continuously evaluating & modifying their teaching
It helps that I rarely group them by ability (or at least not make it obvious when I do)
oops! pj professional learning FTW (right # this time!)
A4 Yes if the environment is not right for it, you have to have the basics and then build from there
One day, one day the butterfly will rise! Love it.
Indoctrination vs education, same old vs innovation
A4 No - the world is always changing - we need to adapt to it and teach our Ss to adapt to it
A3 See that knowledge is not a top-down encyclopaedic hierarchy. Rather its networked in topology. Organisations need 2 B 2
So true, we all have to start somewhere, as long as we start innovating!
A4 not if there is a need must be purposeful and enhance the learning
A4 If innovation means education fads, yes. If it means teachers continuously evaluating & changing practice, no
A4: I guess we can... it ends up losing all value because it just turns into an overdone/unnecessary task.
A4 get lost sometimes need to go back to purpose and if it is beneficial for the ss. Sometimes need to also trust in process
I like to talk to parents first and explain what I'm doing. Then they know the positives even if a few Ss complain
Really nice Anne, love the notion of the purpose evolving!
true, but can we do too much too soon?
A4 At times. Innovation implies change. Innovation for the sake of innovation can be as bad as change for the sake of change
A4: On the other hand, innovation is needed to survive in this ever-changing world!
Try something - fail or succeed - modify - repeat. Recipe for a successful anything
This! https://t.co/utvvYQAQTK
A4 If innovation means education fads, yes. If it means teachers continuously evaluating & changing practice, no
Yes but if we employed someone who put the proverbial cart before the horse from a mm perspective
A4. Innovation is on a long list of what educators do!Judging which student needs2use which vehicle of learning iswhat we do!
A4. Sometimes innovation can seduce us. As professionals we need to know when to push or pull back from innovation.
Nice Michael but this does make innovation easier does it not?
A4: content is decisive, hence you choose the appropriate way to convey this content. You have lots of space 4 innovation.
constant re-evaluation and reference to purpose is so helpful
A4: Persnlly, no! I believe our jobs as educators is 2 bring out the best in chn any way we cn... innovation, every day
Well, we're pretty good at doing too little too late. Might as well try the one you said...
A4: It's like everything. Innovation for the sake of innovation will rarely work. Especially if forced on teachers
I like the idea of focusing on those on the train, not those not even at the station!
yes!timing of too many changes creates stress pacing need purpose must be managed
A4: I think so. “Why?" must be the 1st question. Is this filling a need? Solving a problem or innovating for the sake of it?
It seems to be changing faster than ever https://t.co/4wU5rJo86F
A4 No - the world is always changing - we need to adapt to it and teach our Ss to adapt to it
a4 yes. Focus needs to be vision, what are we trying to achieve? Innovation is part of how we do that.
A4: the benefits for educational process must be criterion 4 innovation.
Then we do have problems, the key for them is make the disruption uncomfortable!
A4 there are always fundamentals we need to get right if deconstructing the cheesecake doesn't make it taste better forget it
Mixed "ability"? Certainly expanding their work partners has created more idea sharing
A4- I'm starting to see innovation as a mindset of continuous evaluative practice
A4: I worry, now we are in the "Innovation Age", there will be overuse of the term innovation, which has fiscal connotations
A4 Sometimes yes - less rushing to towards the next new shiny thing before we've really given something a fair go
Yes - BTW I see is improving its Trend rating at the moment.... upwards...
I really like this. Innovation can be non-linear, chaotic but must be aligned to a clear focus!
So true https://t.co/8MwuyqBAIF
A4 At times. Innovation implies change. Innovation for the sake of innovation can be as bad as change for the sake of change
ahhhh the distraction of 'the shiny' Know it well. Discerning professionals are needed
A4: innovation is a continuous process, will never stop. But you have to watch the dose!
A4. (b) I also don't believe in throwing the baby out with the bathwater. If it works for the kids, keep it going.
yes! Some tend to worry when thing are done differently. I am a firm believer of informing them about innov.
Like the idea of work partners, I believe sharing hastens innovation too.
https://t.co/kCPlRdZt4d
A4: I worry, now we are in the "Innovation Age", there will be overuse of the term innovation, which has fiscal connotations
isn't a deconstructed cheesecake one that's been broken by mistake?
otherwise you get for the sake of it shouldn't be 'to innovate'
I think that's exactly what it is - no magic formula, just trying to solve problems
A4 Definitely. We stand on shoulders of giants. We ought 2 spend a good bit of time finding our balance & enjoying the view
Does deconstructing a cheesecake make it taste worse?! I want me a cheesecake to test this theory...
This is the sweetest metaphor! LOL
If it's not broken... https://t.co/qWdTVUWkmI
A4: I think so. “Why?" must be the 1st question. Is this filling a need? Solving a problem or innovating for the sake of it?
A4 yes, crucial to consciously hold onto the good stuff from the 'old school' while embracing and developing the 'new school'
the why is imperative. Building on previous changes w/out reference leads 2 unwieldy, overly complicated programs
A4 Innovation: such a buzz word. A good teacher will be focused on a range of pedagogies to best meet their Ss needs
One of the great quotes! Nice. Need to stop and smell; the roses! Awesome post.
Like the over focus on technology where we have a 1:1 computer drive? https://t.co/kCPlRdZt4d
A4: I worry, now we are in the "Innovation Age", there will be overuse of the term innovation, which has fiscal connotations
A4 If innovation has potential to improve something then sometimes it's worth going one step back for two steps forward
Yep. Definitely becoming a buzz word nowadays, losing a lot of it's meaning...
Currently doing Genius Hour in my Yr 9 Commerce... some great new innovative products being developed! Great real-world value
Yeah and sometimes innovation means going back to old ways for a while because it suits the learners
Stay on task, not on food! LOL
this is true! Don't get me wrong, I love shiny! But sometimes too much too soon is not good for a school
Yes boss. sheesh. hard task master, much?!
Maybe real innovation is just doing whatever it takes to be successful regardless of the 'rules'
Exactly, could also ask if the change will enhance learning
I agree if we focus too much on the disengaged Ts, the awesome ones are almost forgotten about!
A4 I think it's very important too, to be mindful of making students feel secure, rather than like e/thing always changing
A4: Should be balanced with high yield strategies in the classroom, and in my context (IB) powerful units of inquiry
This chat's flying. time for cheesecake after! LOL
Do we make the distinction between disruptive innovation and incremental innovation? Do we really want disruptive innovation?
Great question, if we go to far, maybe too much damage and time list?
It's always worth it - but problem is every1 is afraid of that step back - want 2b perfect but miss dramatically
This was a problem at my previous school. Just led to confusion
A5: I always make sure I get feedback and suggestions for improvement from those who matter most - the students
In digital form... naaah!
A4 Innovation is in everything, doesn't always mean the shiny new tool. It is more about practice than the medium.
Will this improve Student learning? If not, why would we do that?
A5. True innovation is evaluated by user!
A4: You don't embed innovation, you embed a mindset to constantly rethink our practice
Likewise nice post! Most of MY innovative ideas actually come from MY students. LOL
A5: Always hard to evaluate something new as there is no baseline. Does it increase Ss engagement & learning? Then a win!
A5 Start small. Collect wide range of data to evaluate. Refine to make it better then scale up
I think Peter Senge's 'The fifth discipline' is good on this
Great idea, love the notion of scaling!
But it's always worth trying it if we're not sure - when we find out we either keep or discard
a5 we need to keep our vision in mind and evaluate progress against that. Innovation just helps us towds it
A bit of A and a bit of B, depending on purpose and context
Yes the best 3D Printing Ideas have all come from the students...
ding ding ding! Student voice FTW! Other community members can give feedback, too. The proof is in the evidence
A5 innovation like anything needs time although initial results may be pleasing change takes time
I try to introduce one innov a year. 2015 global connections, 2016 growth mindset
Very cool, need to keep making sure vision is clear and aligned to new progress!
A4: do you set learning intentions? Why not pose them conceptually as How might we questions. In context might be innovative
A5: Doesit help my Ss learning or me teaching? Does it make it (whatever) better/faster/easier?
A5 By being clear about the purpose. Did it improve learning for Ss?
A5- There has 2b clarity of level of mastery from practitioner. I can't call some of what I do innovation- just having a go
That's why the S of SAMR is not innovation neither is the A or M in my opinion!
A5 Innovation cannot really be evaluated, but it can be refined by having support systems to help judge effectiveness
Thats' the goal! It's always about impact on learning. Student wellbeing, too.
A5 Always! Results (attendance, surveys, assessment, engagement) can all be measured to quantify the value of any innovation.
A5 I think it's best done as a learning community which includes Ts and Ss
yes, vision needs tweaking & reshaping - a vision is never reached otherwise no longer a vision
Don't be too hard on yourself, having a go is a key part of innovation!
I often make it anonymous too. That way they feel more free to criticise and suggest changes
A5- Having a critical mentor of friend is crucial
A5 Figure out the objectives and open feedback 360 degrees to students, parents. peers, superiors, and subordinates
Simple but true: users will use it if it's a benefit fit them. https://t.co/socqJKNWcU
A5. True innovation is evaluated by user!
A5: Work with real life clients. Show them the plan. Show them the product. Let them tell you how it works. How to improve it
A5: Evaluation of innovation - does it work - yes or no
Ah so the secret's now finally out!
a year is a nice amount of time to learn, practice and reflect!
I'm out, it's dinner time!
gives a voice to the quiet ones, too. Their reasoned opinion is hard won but really valuable.
The tools merely allow us to change the practice, but a hammer on its own never built a house - need the wood
A5 Prototype driven innovation can always be refined! If you know the why, you can evaluate, and do it better next time!
is now trending in Australia, ranking 21
Great point. A vision is real unless seen or embraced by those innovating!
I was referring more in terms of evaluation. Expert pair of eyes helps with a-ha moments
No that's always been the case. I've done nothing original or innovative myself personally
deconstructed cheesecake? 😂
Works for them1 (students) So key! https://t.co/fldlsAVFjL
constantly reflecting, reimagining practice, never being satisfied, always looking at students and how it works for them.
I think we do....disruptive in the new positive sense it has come to have https://t.co/2fJzfGUZmw
Do we make the distinction between disruptive innovation and incremental innovation? Do we really want disruptive innovation?
triangulated data is really helpful for improving and scaling up, but also to convince challenging ts
And at times the result is unexpected. Kind of like complexity theory. Didn’t see that coming!
Fair point. Also encourages us to go further than we would often on our own!
A5: if it's not working the kids will let you know one way or another well mine do!!
A5: if implemented out of necessity, was the gap filled sufficiently, and what does the 'data' (not just numbers!!!) show?
We want what's best for our Ss. That drives what we do.
and decide whether it was worth its while
Student voice is also very powerful. Eg Video clips of students describing impact on learning.
A5. I think it's a case of active reflection throughout the process. If it doesn't feel right, make changes.
Nice Ben and so true. Data is key to guiding innovation!
A5. We need to take a step back! Think simply-best innovation solves problems without causing problems!
Exactly, sometimes what we think will fail is actually the best solution
Collaboration as the springboard to meaningful innovation. Bring it!
Great point. Often real innovation stands the test of time and I agree, not everything needs to change!
safety and power in numbers!
safety and power in numbers!
A5 Flipped assessment?? Our lesson reflection is shared w Ss who can leave feedback for us. Be transparent, usually works 😉
innovation is changing practises, will hopefully lead towds transformation of learning-no guarantee
And that's why many don't buy into it with initial failures - they think failure is bad teaching -
as long as we know what data we intend to collect from the outset. Reactionary data is bad data.
Chase & Lehmann talk about evolution over disruption/revolution to grow and move. I like it.
Good point and needs to inform or indicate next steps.
'data not just numbers'! YES! let's not equate data with summative assessment only
No you're right but until all students engaged need to at the very least try!
Better yet, why do WE set learning intentions? Who should be deciding what to learn?
: How will I ever engage ALL ss?
Nice Jen, often student feedback just as powerful in determining success of innovation!
This is a Germination Tray! Made out of a egg carton! Brilliant design!
Time and perseverance...maybe!
A4 If the object becomes a distraction from spirit of innovation and end of communication, yes off center.
Nice, need to look at innovation from student and teacher POVs.
A6: Misses the mark for whom? If it works for students, we need to keep going, regardless if it misses the mark for us as Ts.
I would say that is always the case! But must take into account cost prior to setting sail!
A6 The very basis of innovation is that it WILL miss the mark and OFTEN - when it's not working we try sumthing else or tweak
A6: when you are not engaging the students anymore
that's so cool and very clever!
Wow, great post! You're right. Innovation-in-play must be fit-for-purpose! #
A6 If regular evaluation & reflection are part of school & teacher practice, the innovation will adapt to suit student needs
A6: Sometimes it's hard to determine the point where it misses the mark, the important point is to not see it as a failure
A6 Like with anything - reflect as you go. When trying something new I let it go a bit longer than normal to give it a chance
A5 danger in placing too much emphasis on evaluating innovation - that can encourage a results focus not learning focus
So true, the mindset in play is everything! A6
A6: I'd say don't give up too quickly. The idea might need tweaking or looking at in a different way, not abandoning
A6 When the time/effort/cost v Ss learning is worse than b4. It's ok to get things wrong, learn from it, refine or revert.
A6. About the time everything turns to custard.
A6 - All about reflection in and on action. Sometimes it is hard to 'let go' or 'adjust'. We need to be learners too.
A6 Teachers also need to know that it's OK for something not to work.
a6 repeating myself sorry: check progress against vision
That's why we work on asking good questions - which sets them up for life-long learning
A5 reflect what impact on learning did this innovative strategy have what and how are the sts reflecting? Listen Observe Ask
A6 need to be relentlessly creative in problem recognition, and solution generation, to improve https://t.co/9ItP4BBad6
Great points Jon, often short-term pain is necessary when change occurs.
I was more thinking of missing the mark of the purpose when I wrote this question Your point is excellent,though!
Great point, not a failure https://t.co/b4RsjfhrrM
A6: Sometimes it's hard to determine the point where it misses the mark, the important point is to not see it as a failure
No, but will save and read later Thanks!
Needed to be repeated. Just as applicable here!
or negatively impacting learning?
Being flexible and willing to adapt is very important https://t.co/lRqK59MCHi
A6 The very basis of innovation is that it WILL miss the mark and OFTEN - when it's not working we try sumthing else or tweak
A6 always need to stop and rethink even when you're travelling smoothly there is always something that can be improved
I agree, the only failure is the non-attempt and the non-vision.
Exactly, if you're innovating, a failure is not the end, it's just another step in a long process a mindset shift
A6: if there is a team & collaboration, then there is control embedded.
I guess that comes back to purpose? Why are we doing what we are doing. It should be sustainable.
I agree and this IMO applies more to Ts than students today in the classroom!
A6 I think there's always going to be something to learn, even in failure - sometimes especially in failure
Exactly... many products we have now are due to mistakes being made along the way of making other products. .
yes! As a profession the expectation to be infallible is ever present.
Ss are definitely more willing to adapt
So true Ines! In the team, there is greater resources and thinking!
Agree! If it is not promoting the learning process nor strengthening relationships with ss
That's why Ts can often learn from the students about innovation e..g student play. Just ask
intrinsically yes, but some had it taught out of them sigh
A6 listen observe ask learners - learning evolves and is on going keep steering thru collaboration discussion never wasted
Sadly true. Ts aren't always good mindset role models
A6- I do a lean implementation assessment- Does it need: Complete overhaul? Parts removed and/or changed? Just a tweak?
agree can be scary not guaranteed
A6 sometimes OUR failure can be a great learning opportunity for students as they can help us - very empowering
And it's absolutely the cause of the problems it's trying to solve. Ridiculousness! Let us make mistakes!
Thank you for an impressive hour of thinking & reflecting. Was my first but won't be my last
So true IME, high achieving students are often very resistant to innovative learning.
Thank you for your great contributions!
A6 learning is always messy just keep swimming Nemo learning is an adventure!
Told my Ss this same thing. The only way you can fail this is to do nothing. That scared them!
they do what they have found
I have a book all about some of them 😀
yes. sadly. " Give me a box I can tick to say it's done and I got a good mark"
What a great line! That is something I'll be saying in the future!
A6: Ss feedback is needed... afterall, they ARE your primary customers.
