#aussieED Archive
#aussieED was founded on the belief that all teachers, and students, should have unlimited access to Professional Development, on their own terms, to improve their teaching, their schools and change the lives of the students they encounter. Since then, we have embarked on a mission to reach educators, not only in Australia but, all around the globe. We want to smash the barriers that prevent teachers from easily connecting and learning with each other. To that end, we have developed a regular Ed-chat each Sunday on twitter at #aussieED. The chat allows all teachers, leaders, administrators and all those connected with education to meet on an unbiased platform and discuss the real issues that effect what happens in classrooms everywhere. Our chats are authentic because we are real teachers walking the same walk that so many do everyday.
Sunday October 23, 2016
Calling all teachers ... Please make sure you follow as he steers the ship tonight
Calling all teachers ... Please make sure you follow as he steers the ship tonight
Heya Trent from Melb. PS/SC Tchr working as MS Tcher Ambassador this year! Looking forward to tonight's chat about Innovation!
Evening everyone, very excited to be hosting tonight's chat. I'm ready for the ride!
Go aka Master of Innovative Learning!
Hey guys, Eleni here from Melbourne looking forward to tonight's chat with looking at innovation
Cameron from Melbourne, looking forward to learning from the master of innovation
Master of mistakes and learning
Hi we're excited to have lead the chat on innovation culture, a chat for everyone!
Hi ppl. Jon from Perth Hills here. Looking forward to tonights chat!
Hi all. Matt from Perth. Looking for my weekly dose of inspiration! Loving this topic.
Hi
Carl from Avonsleigh Victoria
Time to fire up tweetdeck for the first since uni finished. Nice to be back in the Sunday night tradition.
A1: new and better which adds value
HI - Kelly from Sydney here :) one of the minds behind aussieED itself. Looking forward to having host tonight :)
Hi and go Viv here from GC glad to learning with the edu think tank
looking forward to my first chat 😉
Hi we're excited to have SteveBrophy3 lead the chat on innovation culture, a chat for everyone!
Make sure you follow tonight on
A1 ideas that move us forward
A1 - trying new things, then learning on how to improve them next time
Hi, Lux from Sydney looking forward to tonight's chat. Hope the devices last- low battery!
A1: something that hasn't been done before
A1 looking for new, imaginative ways to enable students to make greater progress within the lesson
Hi Corey from Melbourne. Looking forward to sharing his passion for Innvovation in education
Innovation - when areas of existing creative thought combine andtpromt action
A weary hello from Cairns. Been a long week of travel and work. Nice to be warm and home even if it's only for one night.
A1: Innovation is the application of creative thinking. It’s the 'doing’ word of creativity.
A1 innovation is beginning any change that aims to make something easier or better
A1. Hey ! Eddie here from Sydney. This quote has always stuck with me: I guess you could call innovation "… https://t.co/oHoc0C1qLf
Anyone have Innovation in their role title? Mine 'Curriculum Innovation' still got asked to fix the printer a lot.
Hi all, West Australian Special Needs Principal tuning in, in between trying not to burn the family dinner;)
A1 the ability to think outside the box, to reimagine processes by challenging comfortable status quo … https://t.co/09aTNztGEh
A1. ..Creating opportunities to challenge the norm...Barb here in Cbr
A1 I have used "creativity in action" pushing beyond just new ideas, to actually doing something.
Doing something that's new. But does it have to be new, new or just new to you??
A1. is thinking outside the box to do something different in the hopes of making it better!
Hi all wendy from Alice Springs inbetween bites of pizza.
Innovation- thinking outside the square. It's also calculated, helps understand and implement change for improvement
from thought to action improving on something already existing to make better or something completely new… https://t.co/ifdSsdGq4l
A1 Innovation can be something new or improved and better. It is an ongoing process that requires a change in people & practice
A1: new ideas, rethinking and for the future.
A1 innovation is being new & exciting - boldly daring to tread where you've never been before
A1. Within the context of Education it is allowing the building of structures of learning in the educational space2 b built freely
A1 (Pedagogical) innovation is enabling development beyond what would normally be expected as reasonable or possible.
I like that Zeina https://t.co/esiNrng8fY
A1 Innovation can be something new or improved and better. It is an ongoing process that requires a change in people & practice
Evening all. Andrew from Cairns here. One eye on Survivor tonite so a little slow on the uptake
Has to be all about the learning!
A1. In an Edu. context, redefining how teaches teach & students learn 4 the betterment of stud achievement, engagement, wellbeing
tweeps please welcome & support my fellow disruptor chat! https://t.co/oTb3EqVo33
looking forward to my first chat 😉
. I still can never get it working
Hi ! Jason from Melbourne tuning in to chat about with my main man !
A1: An openness and awareness of impending or necessitated change.
Innovation in one school doesn't need to look the same as it does in others. It's about improving on where you are now.
We teach a subject called ‘Innovation’. Its been pretty good thus far!
A1 willingly take calculated risks without fear of failure know that learning experience worth it in long run!
A1: A new idea / creation, that is then put into action in order to improve something or a situation
A1. Thinking and doing for bettering
that's what it's all about. Take a risk, have a go, fail, refine, fail, refine, succeed, improve... & so it goes!
Oh the printer... That is my life too.... but I get it from Ss from other classes in the middle of teaching
Innovation is persisting in searching for the 1000 ways to turn on the light
A1: being prepared to try something new and doing something differently to how it's been done before
A1 Innovation requires bravery to believe in yourself and trust in your ideas, learning and creativity
A1 Innovation is intentional and active seeking of the better, producing real change. It starts by tossing ego out
Did you know School Counsellors in NSW public schools are dually qualified in Education + Psych? Our title belies our experience!
agreed, it depends on that schools place in their journey and their needs.
Something that's not a fad but will help move on and support pedagogy
A2 Yes - I teach a subject called "Innovation" :) can Innovation as a process be taught? Yes again!
sounds super. Curious - how do you 'teach' innovation?
Evening Alicia from Melbourne here
A2. I don't believe innovation itself can be taught, but facets that lead to innovation sure can be
A2. Not innovation directly, but a change in mindset towards greater design and reflective thinking processes - definitely.
A1, not being afraid to make mistake, learning and breaking boundaries, creating new and developing old
Hi Catherine here. Yr 2 teacher. A1 new better ways of doing
Going to miss tonight. Working on an assignment w/ the thought of marking & reports, there is a lot to do.
A2 Innovation can not just be taught it needs to be nurtured, encouraged and expected
A1 Trying something new and being prepared to fail
Nice! A change in people and what people normally do, to do something they would not normally do.
A2 - potentially be taught, but more encouraging Ss to want to try new things and more out of their comfort zone. Ts to in a way
I like the addition of intentional
A1 Innovation is finding the pain points and using creative problem solving to suggest new ways of thinking and doing
would love to hear more about that - what does it involve?
Hi, Tam from Nth QLD. Buckling up for a fast chat tonight. :)
A2. Through encouragement, yes.
A2: Not innovation itself but the thinking & process behind it can be taught.
A2 Develop some dispositions that would make them more likely to innovate perhaps. But knowledge is the true mother of innovation
Absolutely and what a ride is!
A1. A new idea, process or product
A1-Innovation" is: re-working a process so the cumbersome becomes the streamlined and/or closing a gap in knowledge/practise
You give the SS time and space and let them make mistakes. It is challenging to teach.
we learn alongside the students! We teach about growth mindset, skill them in a few simple things and set them free.
A2 yes innovation can be taught/ unleashed
A2. by putting Creativity in action, encouraging Ss 2 have a go, ask ?s including I wonder & what if & & see what happens ,
I'd love to know more about this. What happens in this subject?
Would love to know more Jon!
Interesting question. The design process is taught. That allows students to be innovative. I think so
A2 how to implement innovation can be taught and identify the areas for it but to come up with innovation not sure
A2. One creates opportunity for it to occur! Encourages to do it! There are structures that make innovation easy to do!
A1 Innovation: doing something diff which culminates in some sort of improved & embedded practice
lots of confidence building, lots of mistakes, lots of time and choice, and a design framework to keep it structured.
Excited to return to Twitter this weekend after becoming a Dad for the 2nd time, what better night to be back with
A2 it can be guided to discovered and explore, but taught I am not sure. I think its more self discovery, curiosity that we guide.
A2 Everything can be taught. Can everything be learned? Yes, with the usual caveats.
A2 I'm not sure that it can be taught but you can create opportunities for it to happen
A2 it can be modelled, in the hope that others do the same. That's a form of teaching/leading https://t.co/HNErTLPWsR
A2: U can use frameworks that support like
A2 Is there anything that can't be taught?
A1. Breaking rules...but knowing them so well you can break them wisely
A2: There are defo processes that help, but I think for innovation to stick, it has to have motivated and committed leaders.
Agreed, it should be about the needs of the students in the school... https://t.co/GWIAUQaFmP
Innovation in one school doesn't need to look the same as it does in others. It's about improving on where you are now.
A2 G8 qtn can be ncouraged,role modelled & demonstrated but not linear so no definitive reference points.Experiential in nature
A2- Innovation can't be taught or it cancels itself out- but learning environment & conditions can promote innovative thinking
A1. Innovation is using your curiosity and creativity to come up with a solution
Congrats mate and great to have you back
Ben from Melb, 56 teacher and eLearning Leader, excited to be connecting with the great clan once again
A2 Innovation is the creation of something entirely new!
A2 Developing students as innovative people, or creative people is no different to developing them as readers.
A2 Innovation can be taught as a skill, way of thinking and doing () and a pathway to transform systems
A1: Innovation is taking pre-existing circumstances and adjusting them to be viewed through new eyes, original perspectives
Notice you're on your phone there - it's definitely easier to keep up on a computer with something like Tweetdeck!
A2. If we can develop a growth mindset, the challenge of innovation becomes part of the journey of growth and development
A2 By providing Ts & Ss support to be innovative & think beyond the boundaries to make positive change
I think that depends on the openness to learning ;)
A2 innovation is founded on mindset and thinking which leads to vision. Both can be and are taught... So, yes.
How do you help develop those who don't how to innovate then?
A2 - Innovation is a more a set of dispositions and a result of actions - You can enhance the dispositions but not teach an output
Can it be taught? Not if the learner is not open to or willing to change. I agree that the thought process can be learnt together
A2. Innovation often means many failures and resilience to beat the odds!
A1 - inn, for me, is bringing together material from lots of diff sources and creating something to meet a specific need.
A1: innovation is taking creative thoughts & ideas and having the capacity to develop them into actions https://t.co/MKohBTvcIc
We also do not formally assess it at this stage. That more than anything gives more freedom as a teacher.
A2: I think it can be learned. Perhaps we need to unlearn some stuff first, though. Like how we define success.
A2: Not sure about t'ing innovation as such, but can teach to problem solve using design thinking & transdisciplinary thinking
A2. What happens to society when everyone is innovative? Innovation should be supported not mandated. It's risky. Not 4 everyone
A2 Innovation can be taught. But foremost, it must be learnt! The mindset is either there or not. https://t.co/w0u7dwj0gk
A1: practice that evolutionary, revolutionary, sustainable and builds culture
like creativity, it can be inspired, nurtured & practised, but not taught.The skills to refine innovation can be taught.
Moree East is very excited to share ...
https://t.co/jNU7xHubAl
I will be joined by and in western NSW this week visiting schools in Dubbo, Boggabilla, Moree, and Walgett.
A2 Innovation occurs when there is a culture where it's okay to make mistakes. Not every change is successful
A2 Follow up Q is 'How do we unleash teacher-led innnovation' - I take my inspiration from and
A2: Yes. You can teach the skills that allow and encourage innovation
a1 something new, unexpected, and transforms a task or original method of doing something
.Hi Leonie Hastings.A2.Yes innovation can be taught. Model,give exper/ opportunities, etc to ppl that have not been exposed before
Q2 an example of on going innovation - making something better or giving more detail to take on more life!
A1. Looking at all our assumptions and questioning them
A2: Innovation itself can't be taught but rather a mindset, set of principals that enable innovation creativity critical thinking
not convinced as different frameworks suit different contexts & purposes, more 'organic' than prescriptive
of course. I believe that innovation is stepping outside the comfort zone and taking calculated risk
A2: An innovators mindset can be defined and studied but the originality of thought - creativity - comes naturally to some
does this strategy enhance the learning experience? is innovative & doesn't require tech
Know your students, construct the groups they work in, give examples then ask how would they improve it
hahaha yes.... of new certificate....or why does my iPad not work.... you have 50 updates... fun times!
A2: The skills of creative & critical thinking and growth mindset can be taught, which leads to innovation
Hiya Jo from Melb here lurking just watching tweets scroll by @ 100ks an hour - :0 been a while since I joined -missed u :/
I think maybe the idea that "creativity" or "critical thinking" as standalone skills can be taught is wrong.
So true. Design thinking process is very useful to help develop innovative thinking
a2 facilitated maybe. Schaffholded towards innovation definitely.
A2: we wouldn't be very innovative if we can't! So YES!
A2 - You can establish conditions within which a culture of innovation can emerge
creativity can be taught, our school system kills it. Look at for inspiration
A2 Ask our tertiary colleagues - There is a whole onslaught of degrees on Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
A2 Understanding how innovation & creativity is developed, gives us a better understanding of the develpment of reading & writing.
A1. Not following the prescribed path. Creating our own path to enhance learning opportunities within the classroom. - build from
The soft skils of problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, the design process to make changes & improve what we know
Q2a. How you do you develop people who aren't innovative?
Love design thinking- ideate to innovate
A2a) share share share and then model model model
A2. Innovation can be taught but like everything there will be some Ss that it comes naturally to
A2 (cntd) you can develop through effective pedagogy and learning experiences the belief that innovation is possible and relevant
A2 Nurture creative confidence to disrupt the status quo & identify need for 'innovation'. A combo of mindset, values & strategy
Sorry...just joining - I keep forgetting the time difference
A2. It's in the encouragement of creative thinking and encouraging a thinking about another way.
A2. Wisdom &Innovation are applications across contexts they can't be taught they r applying multiple strategies to gain a thought
build courage, make mistakes that don't count and give them meaningful choice, and give them time. Dont grade
A2a Continual encouragement and support
.A2/2Yes taught.6yrs ago I had no idea wht an ipad was.An ed taught me & I self taught.I tch1 to I ipad classSs self or buddy tch
Hey I am so excited I can make part of tonights chat - finally in your timezone! Just landed a few hours ago in Sydney! HI!!!!!!
A2: Like many skills - I think it can be fostered and developed. Like any skill some will naturally thrive others will work harder
in the classroom - I like the 12 touchstones. Ensuring that your are provide everyday environment for lrn to thrive
If we are preparing our kids for jobs of the future, Innovation must be taught alongside creativity, resilience & agile thinking
A2 think that we can create the conditions for innovation, but not sure if it can be forced. I like notion of mindset
A2 I think you can provide frameworks for both creativity and innovation
A2. Giving students freedom in the process to guide their learning. How often do we ask them how it could be improved?
and a desire to learn from mistakes and then make more and to seek projects/ideas that make a difference
A2 after we unteach there is only 1 correct answer & est a supportive envir, we can facilitate a + learning envir 4 innovation
A3 willingness & acceptance of mistakes and risks, dream/vision, knowledge of change process, understand the team, patience!
A3 Innovation thrives when things are challenging and when there is time and freedom to try things that may not work.
Q3 The time, space & resources for ideas to come to life. The confidence that it is OK to fail & iterate
A3 There is no use for innovation if we believe that what matters never changes.
By sharing multiple skills and creating opportunities for them to use them! https://t.co/FTMqk0Ckah
Q2a. How you do you develop people who aren't innovative?
I absolutely concur. Well said
A3 for innovation to thrive you need an environment of risk taking. Need to know it's ok to F.A.I.L
totally agree. A g8t way 2 encourage innovation with little steps...
A3 passion for change, clarity of vision, remaining focussed and determination to overcome obstacles
Great to have you join us Craig
A2 a) start with an atmosphere of trust, promote creativity, debate, positivity and celebrate ideas, effort, failure and success
A3 Innovation needs an Environment where failure and experimentation is allowed in the road towards developing Mastery
A3 Flexible environment where ppl are respected/trusted to take risks, collaborate & reflect on learning, especially the fail ups!
A3. "SpaceX" have a culture of celebrating when their rockets explode. They are the leaders world leaders in failure AND success.
a2. Kids are born innovators. We must stop taking this away & learn from them. A post I wrote about this https://t.co/kMTBGVpv6Z
A3 The conditions that allow creativity and innovation to flourish support risk-taking by teachers and students.
A3: Growth mindset - IMO best creative thinking occurs without assessment pressure
A3: Hard question. So much depends on the culture and relationships which are the fertile soil for any growth or innovation at all
A3 - encouragement to try something new, space to experiment and support when things don't go right
Q2A by osmosis! innov8 ecology sorts wheat from chaff! important 21stc Ts understand innov8 2 improve not bcoz not gd enough
A3: Flexible spaces and support from leadership
A3 I think that innovation requires trust, belief and confidence at all levels
frameworks and lists that allow them to buy into the process
A2a You construct an environment (process and tools) that enables them to be innovative...
A3 permission to fail, but expectation to fail forward!
A3 lots of group work, very little chalk & talk, set up open tasks with more than one solution, provide examples
A3: A culture that values learning over testing and that thinks there may be a better way. L’ship who encourage risk-taking. Time.
A3: Innovation requires permission, enthusiasm and iteration
A3 You need a visionary school leader who asks So What? Why not? Where to? & HMW? does this exceptionally well!
help them see for themselves that a change needs to happen - if they can see it they will begin the thought process
A2a we all innovators in our way, a new hairstyle a student tries for the 1st time that trends. quirky example
Design thinking/human centred design all follow process but it is the listening & doing where magic happens
A3 An environment where failing to succeed is celebrated
a3. Time, space and freedom to explore and make lots and lots of mistakes.
Access to wide and diverse research&literature, space to experiment, patience/open mind to weird ideas & critique
A3 a positive climate where risk-taking is encouraged/allowed and all learning dispositions can shine
A3 Teaching the student rather than teaching the curriculum
.A3.An environ where Ss & Ts feel safe to take risks/learn/experiment & get praised for trying & failing in attempts.Collaboratn
A2a - Give them a copy of "The Art of innovation" by show them that innovation comes from a process not magic
Trust is such a key element https://t.co/12LxskWEVZ
A3 I think that innovation requires trust, belief and confidence at all levels
A2a: provide endless opportunities for creativity - rock the boat, model, support - all must be on the same page
I certainly believe it can be learnt.
A3 an having lots of display work up helps
A3 an acknowledgement that process, not product is the most important.
A3 Personally, I believe technology rich environments are the most suitable to develop teachers as pedagogical innovators.
A3 its amazing how quickly you find time and resources you believe in something!!!
A3. Skill rich and stimulus rich. Structure
A3. A growth mindset and a willingness to see the +ve in change. A culture that encourages risk taking, trust and faith.
A3. A positive one where giving it a go & sharing experiences is praised..where Ss r happy 2 learn and grow with each other
A3. Environments need to be supportive with those who are willing to share & mentor those who want to take the leap
support from leadership is essential. You will make mistakes and leadership need to trust you to learn
A3. Innovation requires permission to try, encouragement, trust, respect for other ways of thinking, resources
A3. Listening, challenging and ability to be challenged in personal outlook.
Curiosity is the precursor to innovation. Get Ss curious &encourage experimentation with ideas. Have growth mindset
leading and coaching student?
A3Building a culture of Innovation within the school organisation and encouraging and supporting Intrepreneurship in tangible ways
Ha! Wld love to see rocket ladder explosions to celebrate Ss failure in the classroom too! 🚀 https://t.co/E9J5bMXllD
A3. "SpaceX" have a culture of celebrating when their rockets explode. They are the leaders world leaders in failure AND success.
A1 Innovation is using tools in new and exciting ways to further develop exploration of an idea
A3: Cultivating creativity and valuing mistakes, taking safe risks, thinking big, feedback & reflection https://t.co/B53IT2UWKz
A3 a culture of failure to acheive success and an openness for students to lead their own learning
A3 Invitations to fail and support for that ... can make an innovation culture
fair enough. Can anything be taught in isolation?
A3 Processes like design thinking, or the lean start up are pretty good for developing students as innovators.
A3: Innovation happens everywhere - positive culture is everything and a forward thinking mindset - let kids explore
very true.... failure is part of the process, it is how we learn too
A3 every school needs its own "captains of change" to drive change with a clear strategic plan.
A3 in regards to emphasises the importance of 'discipline' I think that this is important
A3: Visionary leaders who work together and constantly question + strategic leaders constantly working towards a shared vision
A3: One that allows students to explore and gives opportunities to make mistakes - a growth mindset is key
should permission be required? If we see the positivity it can bring, do it anyway... ask for forgiveness if needed...
A3 environmental conditions need to ensure they cater for all learners - educators and students.
https://t.co/HI01W3KT6b
A3 - A culture that values ideas which are unique, risky, make a difference & are actionable - diversity & questions are valued
A3 An innovation strategy must be embedded in your work, not a team meeting once a week discussing ideas - make them happen! 💡
A3. One that encourages QUESTIONING!!
A3. TIME - freedom to stay on a topic/task. Space to move around to brainstorm/ponder. Teacher able to let go & step back.
A3 Space, time, a problem, a life experience, support and guidance to blossom
Perhaps the first mention of students in this strain if answers! Great thinking!
Q3a. How do we develop the right conditions for innovation if they don't exist?
A3: provide many opportunities to trial new innovations, modify and try again.
Hi ; I'm late but here, have I missed much!
A3. Innovation thrives in an open, unrestricted, safe environment where one can think, create, explore, and do.
need free time to innovate for HE academics....this is rare.
A3 when everyone is openly communicating both their failures and their successes
A3: Innovation requires time! That word time just won't go away!!!
A3. conditions are confident management team, experimentation, learning mistake as monitoring and measuring achievements
Or Ten faces of Innovation Such great books! https://t.co/fWeU6cqBiB
A2a - Give them a copy of "The Art of innovation" by show them that innovation comes from a process not magic
A3 a collaboratively created shared vision that drives people and decisions.
thanks mate - so great to be here - Sydney until Wednesday, Melbourne Thursday and Friday! It's a bit cold though ;)
I am glad can join in. Brian the nomad, Auckland for now, Melbourne for the future.
Start by leading and coaching staff
pleasure to be here Steve
A3 Make it a priority - Put 'Innovation' down as a strategic objective/whole school priority and see where the rabbit warren leads
A3 conditions worked on first - trust, flexibility, support, expectation that failure is celebrated and seen as new learning
A3. I love the idea of celebrating failure. People thrive on a little positive feedback
A3a: by developing a shared vision with a strategic plan that is then truly embedded and lived daily (not just on a wall)
I can't wait to sit down and work through all these answers. Such greatness!
A3a. It's cultural. A setting that doesn't believe in 1 another's capacities & capabilities will never innovate.
Thanks for picking it up :) student learning should always be at the forefront of our minds https://t.co/yOhElPKqUc
Perhaps the first mention of students in this strain if answers! Great thinking!
A3- Innovation thrives in environment with TRUST- trust that mistakes are a chance for improvement
Be brave. Change direction coz what you are doing now? It's not working https://t.co/MMZBZujPar
Q3a. How do we develop the right conditions for innovation if they don't exist?
Love this! https://t.co/ggOF2QPZIt
A3 Processes like design thinking, or the lean start up are pretty good for developing students as innovators.
confident management team, experimentation, learning from mistake and measuring achievements refining it
Not quite Singapore! Packed your woolies?
A3. One where the JOURNEY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE MARKS!
A3 I think the teacher as arbitrator is completely the wrong condition for innovation, feedback needs to be immediate & authentic.
Think global/act local.Innovate within the constraints of your classroom and allow others to see possibilities
A3 accept that a successful innovation may need to be adapted for other contexts. Sometimes scaling up/out isn't the best path.
How Might We be innovative with time?
A3 break down the classroom walls, invite experts, visit real work places, set up mentors for tchrs & Ss. Disrupt 'school'
I'm not sure I agree with this. Revolutions NEVER have the support of the supreme leader.
A3a - need buy in from all Ts and leaders especially to drive from the top
A3 - no reliance on pre-packaged curriculums - instea,d collaborative design of learning that suits the context, time and learners
A3a sheer bloody minded values driven perseverance! 😜
A3a collecting evidence is key... Strong relationships to allow open/honest feedback. Need to identify the starting point
Can someone please come up with an innovative way to draft my Ss history essays? Please? No? Ok, I've got to run. 😭
to FAIL is to have a First Attempt At Learning
haha not at all. I am rugged up! I will be asking the schools to turn the heat up over the next 5 days haha
Q3a: by making new ideas valued and moving the obstacles that block action
A3 Learn from Community organisations, Businesses and Individuals who have succeeded and deeply embed those lessons into practice
A2 Innovation can be nurtured but not taught. It isn't an exact science....
Beyond school, broad community acceptance of innovation - removal of barriers and financial disincentives -acceptance of risk
Yes agree...it's how and what Ss and Ts are learning...not competing against each other
Often wonder how their 20% time works. Are they reporting to people on it. Or are they just off doing whatevs?
A3 Yes! 👍🏻 https://t.co/JmSIcYynEr
A3 break down the classroom walls, invite experts, visit real work places, set up mentors for tchrs & Ss. Disrupt 'school'
A3a work on trust culture first
Space to move, think, breathe, fall over, change tact. Innovation needs space to grow
I hate that I can't join this chat because I'm about to leave the house to do volunteer work.
A4 Have Ss learning at the centre of what you do, and don't ask permission.
A4. Push the boundary. Show the power of innovation in a classroom. :)
Invite open education....another way to 'break' the walls.
A3: Authentic real problems Ss can choose to explore and create possible solutions
yes if talking sustained us or innovation to majority adopters its estimated about 3 yrs
A4-the best way to change perceptions is to showcase your ideas using your own class.
A3 The web has transformed what we understand as innovation, IMO school shouldn't ignore what is happening.
A4. and when it's amazing, show evidence and take it to the powers that be to drive change
A4: you don't need money, or the latest tech tools to encourage an innovators mindset incorporate this into everything you do
By taking calculated risks, evidence, examples that will support us to develop a better future for students & schools.
A3: As others have said get experts in we had an architect in who was brilliant create a tree… https://t.co/0moXceYGMJ
I'm not trying to forcibly overthrow the school leadership team?!Time,resources & urgency are key to system change
A4: Constraints are there for a reason. Finding the kernel/roots of the actual problems is at the heart of innovation; and its fun
there is the process of innovating and method, idea product. To move effectively through these steps you need time
A4 You have to realise that the biggest constraints are often mindsets.
Judgment free environment. Supportive environment. Safe environment. Knowing you have access to resources if and when u need.
OK
I'm back. Had to have dinner and act appreciative
What I have read so far is great! I'll check back later and read the rest. Have a great chat!
A3 It requires innovative environmental conditions issued by innovative leaders providing confidence to innovators
A4. It's more than school constraints. It's systemic. Difficult 2 b an innovative setting in a wider non innovative system
A3 There is no doubt innovation is now open, shared and socially constructed.
knowing when to pivot or persevere is pivotal
A3a: Share, invite, collaborate, repeat https://t.co/Ci4m72dCZh
Q3a. How do we develop the right conditions for innovation if they don't exist?
A4 Constraints are the things that innovation is suppose to innovate around. Maybe you can't have innovation without constraints.
A3 Innovation requires a collaborative community
A4 "just do it"! Be brave to question when things don't seem right...
I ask my Ss to share their failures at the end of the day
A4. The world was flat at one point in history!!!
A3 An environment where risk is encouraged and supported
I went ahead and tried new ideas, then informed principal later
our Ss will be attending a hackathon soon, DM if you're keen to pop in!
or Creating Innovators by Tony Wagner or The Innovators Mindset by
what do I need to achieve? What do I have to get the job done? Constraints are just challenges in the pro… https://t.co/j5jeAVinJp
agree! Have found this very powerful for getting support
A4: Be innovative!! Work with what you can. Celebrate mini wins. We had no budget, so made it part of the problem to be solved.
I would say create a culture that is demanding, supportive and intentional do the basics well and innovation occurs
A4 attempt to use current structures/mechanisms, then challenge them, then attempt to replace them. & always, always with respect.
a4. One way is to start a chat that pushes our thinking and boundaries. I had to
A4 Get Ss to make something to show to & teach others: model; website; etc constraints need imaginative solutions
Little late to the chat but glad I can be here for some of it! Some amazing ideas coming through already
A4 leaders actively promote flexibility creating environment where creativity, innovation & failure and success celebrated equally
A4: It's the constraints that lead us to innovation.... "the more limited you are, the more creative you have to be"
A4 keep bring forward your ideas until they gain traction. Show people how it can improve Ss educ and ts jobs
A4: student voice goes a long way....at any age
A4 begin with your own classroom and have open door policy for anyone to drop in anytime in the middle of… https://t.co/NVkZKwGpPP
A4: Constraints can prompt 'how might we ...' thinking. Don't be put off by challenge
A4 be prepared to play a bit of politics....with the evidence.
A4 I convince my principal to make an exception for my class(room) 😁
Neither am I but I believe teachers ultimately hold the power to innovate. If they push for it, they can drive it.
haha you are too kind Jon :) thanks
A4 Have to ask what is best for the student?
A4: 1. seek endorsement 2. Bend the rules 3. Ask for forgiveness 4. Move outside the bureaucracy advice?
A4: My school in Singapore is lucky to have a great space - this is what we do to kickstart innovation https://t.co/2yaJxCuf6b
failure or mistakes? They are two very different things
A4 explore, enthusiam and evidence.
Are they school constraints or just excuses?
Keep doing the same thing = same results
A4 - being able to find engaging ways for Ss to embrace innovation that also encourages Ts to try should help remove some barriers
Finally able to join in with Greetings from the UK.
Be careful don't fall off the edge! Growth mindset? https://t.co/C3W6MGVYGC
A4. The world was flat at one point in history!!!
gd thought challenges create opportunities 2 change direction - a bit like a Yacht race changing tact all the time
A4: constraints aren't a bad thing all innovation happens with specific constraints that help push the idea
Constraints are the mother of all innovation! They are the reason we need to innovate. Great call, Joel! https://t.co/47hNvOD4JM
A4 Constraints are the things that innovation is suppose to innovate around. Maybe you can't have innovation without constraints.
.A4.Be a role model & show that innovation is a necessary part of Ss/ Ts learning pathways today & tomorrow. Guide show,support
A4 Provide a reason for change, give them a framework to scaffold their own innovative actions and encourage this further.
Time is always listed as a constraint. How do we use time to our advantage?
A4 focus on endgoal keep researching & learning stick to balcony view of dance floor don't get bogged down in detail listen to Ss
A4 Innovate with what you have, to the edge of what you can do and push at the limits aligned where you can with school goals -
I find time is a great constraint for innovation. Time pressure brings out the best in me
A4. I've learnt that if teh enviroment isn't there i just do it anyway. And get kicked.
A3: I think educators have to keep up with the resources the children want to use. They use them naturally, often educators dont
A4 I think maybe going beyond constraints is about celebrating the innovative practices that are already occurring
Agree that time is a huge constraint in schools and much needed for the innovation process https://t.co/ZYdFG43D0v
there is the process of innovating and method, idea product. To move effectively through these steps you need time
A4: Constraints allow us to push boundaries - this is where the innovative mindset kicks in and true innovation begins
A4 Good point "always with respect". That’s what makes the difference! https://t.co/CK84hqybAJ
A4 attempt to use current structures/mechanisms, then challenge them, then attempt to replace them. & always, always with respect.
Absolutely, constraints actually provide innovation fuel
A4 know the policy better than the policy makers. Do ur homework. Network building supportive team not an empire. Expect failure
A4. Experiment and demonstrate your results. Use data to remove or change the restraints
A4 Cultivating teacher leadership by supporting initiative is a good place to start.
but you have to share the innovation it's part of the process
A4 place an innovation filter over what you currently do
A4 redefine innovate. Part of problem is people think innovation means 'new' and don't see themselves as innovators
A4 SHARE, share, share and then share a bit more.
A4 Interesting question, in my experience most teachers have a fair amount of autonomy, scaling innovation is usually what is hard
Spot on - no designer is given an open brief with no constraints. It makes you innovate https://t.co/LNTT5sOcZJ
A4: It's the constraints that lead us to innovation.... "the more limited you are, the more creative you have to be"
Asking forgiveness works for Facebook, why not try it in schools too.
A4: Taught this week to group using their big constraint. worked better than explaining DT 1st.
too true. Failure implies being measured against a standard, mistakes happen ? Learn from both.
Use cloud tech like GAFE and social media like versoapp to work faster via collaboration
totally agree for - we are here 2 learn from each other & share ideas...we are not in competition
A4 You maintain your focus upon doing what is best for the students.
A4 use the tech tools available.....in new ways. Use analytics. This can get around constraints.
Hey be sure to follow who is the Director of our Innovation Center at he is an innovation rockstar
I believe failure is crash and burn. Mistakes are everyday occurrences we learn from
A4: Be positive and confident in all that you do. Don't be afraid to show off what you do and engage others in 1:1 conversation
A4: innovation is about striving for excellence for Ss. Constraints can be overcome with a little innovation!
I do a lot of weird stuff in my 20% time. That is, if you consider that i spend 120% of my time on work...
A4 Worst case scenario... 😂 JK! Be creative, tell your story, show data, connect with others & celebrate… https://t.co/oEia3AelQI
I get the impression quite a few of us have bent the rules for students and learning and bring innovative
+ no arrogance ;) but do ask "why...?" https://t.co/WvDTxETMTM
A4 attempt to use current structures/mechanisms, then challenge them, then attempt to replace them. & always, always with respect.
A4 I've had to fund innovations myself -flexible seating, buying class novels
Absolutely Aaron! Innovation needs to be shared to grow and where better to start than with colleagues https://t.co/4FhWxWJkMw
A4 I think maybe going beyond constraints is about celebrating the innovative practices that are already occurring
A4 innovate anyway... what's the worse they can do?
I don't like the saying sorry bit - if it is about Ss learning improving then there is nothing to be sorry for.
A4 + remember that some school constraints r there for a purpose. Can't innovate around/disrupt child protection, for example.
A4 a cultural change from leadership team might be needed away from "we've always done it this way"
A4: Take risks and show your results to others. Challenge others to join because it's best for kids.
A4 Form a sdnt club, model your innovative process, shout from the rooftops & get colleagues excited then scale. eg codeclub
. nice space... But you don't need a space to make.
A4 maybe we need to think about really structuring the process & therefore making it more streamlined?
.A4a. Agree kick start innovation. Put the pedal down & accelerate so everyone wants to be in that car.
Shouldn't Ts be encouraged to try new things to help encourage Ss to want to learn
A4 - Getting out of the way so the students may innovate Setting conditions which require it, sharing the learning that results
will have to try GAFE and versoapp - not see these before
Come to at for the for more discussions around in Education
A4. being innovative when looking at the constraints for innovation. Thinking outside the box, finding a solution, never giving up
A4 We do what we believe is right for our students to develop & if thats giving them life experiences & opportunities. I am happy
of course not - it's not innovative if it doesn't put the needs of students first
not always have school time and resources to support the vision, innovation must be named & supported by all
A4 Innovate for your context and share and scale ideas and practice
I hear this statement a lot. Always follow it with Why?
agreed - that is part of our vision-this was established as a marketing tool-all spaces in our school are innovative
. trouble makers or innovators? 😉
is a part of the challenge of scaling that it starts being about a collab effort?
Innovation happens when student's are provided with opportunities to construct, think, dream, plan, make and design.
but also ppl have to judge which rules to break based on their own context - what works for one...
A5. Via its +ve IMPACT on pedagogy, learning, and achievement.
This just seems bleak to me. Are you saying innovation can't happen without 100% buy-in? That can't be right.
Great Point - Ideal conditions, copious resources and minimal barriers exist where innovation is least needed
Wish i could do all of this more often… https://t.co/EhmoOQ5x3C
A4: Be positive and confident in all that you do. Don't be afraid to show off what you do and engage others in 1:1 conversation
It's time? I better go to bed!! Love reading it but when I wake up. Look forward to checking it out later
A1. The tools for innovation can be taught.
A4 Tech comes in many different forms & provide variety of uses~ Think of new ways tools in one's possession can be used
A4 The language of (test) data is a huge barrier to meaningful education and innovation, powerful shared alternatives are needed.
A5. In my experience they usually scale themselves! Nature of innovation
A4. Dig deep, find a path, research, try new things and share, community and parent support and advocacy
Context is everything. This is why teachers are the best placed to innovate in their classrooms.
A5: Scalability = rocksolid knowledge of theory in application + context (ppl, culture and capacity for change) and simplify AMAP
A5 share your passion... temptation to join will become too strong
A5 teachers collaborating and sharing across the staff is a powerful way. Sideways not top down.
True. You probably want to build a little capital with the bosses before you go rogue.
A5 student voice a powerful driver, sharing practice and the successes and challenges with others
A5 - how well it's impacts on the classroom environment and also how Ss embrace the challenge set
A4 True innovation is hard, takes years, chutzpah, lots of failure. 1000 tiny paradigm shifts is practical
Why is a great place to start. I always believe great practice stands up to the why question all the time
A5. Make sure you are confident with your idea and be prepared to back it so that you can take it beyond your classroom
In our PLT it is through areas of need. Where is the most need? What do we create and innovate to get the job done?
A5 Scaling happens when your Innovation is able to be replicated and adapted across contexts - Also, Share your Story!!
A5 We run ideas though a Senior L'ship then Middle L'ship before presenting to others. Gets rid of 'bugs' - more likely to work
How is coming up before when I type it?! LOL
Agreed. If it doesn't naturally scale perhaps there is a better innovation. https://t.co/sG5fe6sT6B
A5. In my experience they usually scale themselves! Nature of innovation
Definitely, shared language and understanding is crucial.
absolutely - teachers thrive when they can do these things too
be a troublemaker with grace 😎
A5, how long is a piece of string, by celebrating success and failures, because its from those failures which breed success.
A5. get others on board to help you build momentum
A5 I wonder if the first step to scaling up to me is to really listen & become a '+1' for others success
A5 Enrol & empower colleagues with the innovation- training/development might needed so everyone feels confident
A5 (pt 2): and prepare yourself for acid-feedback. It's a rare day that you win everyone over with change.
That's a lot of birds that need counting
A5: Share with others and listening.
A5 That is where entrepreneurial thinking comes in. Audience and clients start to play a bigger role. Who are you innovating for?
A5: invite First follower
Q2: Intentional teaching is necessary for student engagement in innovation, e.g. science experiments, literacy/numeracy games.
A4 schools have contexts; innovation, iteration, initiatives, decisions need to be contextual
A5: innovation is grass roots stuff - to scale you need leaders to help 10X it!
What do you mean by scale?
A5: I wonder if every idea needs to scale? Imagine it was innovative in your context but irrelevant elsewhere?
The motto is tattooed across your chest isn’t it mate?
Great research around procrastination and creativity! Tight timelines produce more creative work
time & adequate resourcing. If it's a priority, give it time, money, support.
A5 start small control/sample group "coalition of the willing" doc progress assess outcome celebrate success build buy in repeat
A1. Innovation is having an idea that hasn't been enacted before and fulfilling it to change society to a significant degree.
A5: 3pt scale. 0=dud idea, 1= meh, 2= kicking goals. Got 2 score consistently for increase in cognitive r… https://t.co/HJ17viPWh9
A5. I'm not sure re scaling up ...This is a g8T TED talk Sugata Mitra: Build a School in the Cloud...
https://t.co/nvhQIWUYI3
A5 I think (pedagogical) innovation can only be scaled when (shared) understanding of expected learning outcomes are increased.
Growing them from one classroom to being a school wide initiative (if suitable)
So so so so sorry, not sorry I got sidetracked watching the
A5 I scale by stealth. A tech tip email here, a coffee there, a class visit or a little project with 5 teachers. Scale by stealth.
A5 discuss your idea WITH people. Don't just tell. Accept feedback.
. that's why and I set up a couple of years ago
It is a position we have been placed in by the systems we work within! https://t.co/HitWy9nOqh
Context is everything. This is why teachers are the best placed to innovate in their classrooms.
Move from class to schoolwide
Measure their learning using the design process, evaluations of their process. Understanding their thinking.
A5.1 - Share successes and benefits, demo, make it achievable for followers
A5 scale your innovations by applying them and providing exemplars from within your classroom.
A5 b transparent as to the ultimate purpose of scaling. To promote the idea? To make it compulsory? To promote urself? To make $?
I believe that test data is only a tool. Having high expectations and lrning comes from understanding where SS are
A5: shared understanding, shared vision, a strategic plan and raised accountability
Yes an innovation that doesn't fit into the sch culture/context will be hard to get off the ground
A5 - Share the journey and the results - open source spreads faster - collaborate with others and help them start a journey -
.A5Be prepared to try& fail.Step up try again a diff way.Create climate of giving things a go.Shouldnt hve to scale.Will take off
Q3: The environment can support innovation, e.g blooms posters in classroom, DIY materials, books, manipulative, maker spaces.
Exactly. There might be merit to the way it's always been done
Thanks.
A5) Introduce ideas to slightly larger and then slightly larger groups. Go out in circles
A5. hmm thought provoking question. Does it meet the outcome/purpose and to what extent
Time/money/resourcing better supports innovation scale up when it is on the school improvement agenda 💯
Agree important to maintain a clear line of sight. talks about student 'action' rather than voice
A5 If cant scale within own school, collaborate on idea locally or globally. Great for gathering powerful 'evidence, for own Admin
A5. There is no correct answer as every innovation has a different context and scope for implementation.
A5 scaling is constrained by budget and buy in. Innovation = promotion = dusty cupboards for the innovation. School vision vital
you're tweeting a lot of sense tonight, Matt. Innovation isn't doing shiny or new for the sake of itself.
A5 pt2 - Danger with efforts to scale is that it can become a mandated change rather than a contextualised innovation
A5 Innovation needs to be encouraged and part of training/professional development instead of the same old things...
Transparency is so underrated but so important. https://t.co/lbBPz1TygU
A5 b transparent as to the ultimate purpose of scaling. To promote the idea? To make it compulsory? To promote urself? To make $?
A5 network and discuss. The best innovation can come from seeing what others make of your ideas
Let's embrace the great OPPORTUNITY as educators to innovate and be impatient for impact and change
Q4: ACARA is open-ended. Each outcome calls out for an innovative teacher to produce innovative children.
My school has tightest budget. Improving Tching through innov is one of the areas on AIP 1/2
Agree too much innovation and change gets 'the bends' when coming up from the deep
A5. I like to shout it from the rooftops. You never know where your bandwagon will fill from
Great point-sometimes the best options arise bc they have been tried and tested
Do we always need to scale. Is 21st C learning having Ts who use their Professional Capital to make informed choices on whats best
Sometimes the best innovation is a rejig of something you've always done. Not everything has to be 'new'.
yes, voice needs to become action!
love this so much mate!!!!
needs to be purposeful and meaningful and not just for the sake of it https://t.co/U2ZuEuCPSy
Agree too much innovation and change gets 'the bends' when coming up from the deep
I believe innovative. is always looking at how we can improve individually and collectively.
agree - being open to feedback really important, more invitational too
A6: We have some innovative ideas, instances, processes, outcomes
A5 scale is not my forte. In DeBono's terms I'm a green hat thinker - need to be reigned in by a black hat thinker!
I'm not saying you can't. Any change is sustainable & successful with school leadership support
revolutionary innovation vs evolutionary innovation. innovation is not a Eureka moment. Time, effort, mistakes
A6) Unfortunately not.
Will try ideas of others but not prepared to support Ts to take risks.
A6: in pockets yes, at scale occurring thoughts
what is best for the student?
this definitely helps get people on bored that are sceptical. They can see the why and how.
A4: It takes a growth mindset, passion, commitment and the 'will' to want to make change, despite challenges.
Seems budgets are as tight in Aus as over here in UK. I take every free opportunity of a course/training just to get 'out there'
A6. Developing. We've a culture of trust amongst colleagues, high level of stud. voice, & a willingness 2 challenge the status quo
I believe is innovative. is always looking at how we can improve individually and collectively.
A6: Not yet…but teachers within are innovative and the climate is right. Perhaps that will help shift to a culture of innovation.
Q5: You scale innovative ideas by aligning your intended objective with higher order thinking
A6. Yes & No... still a long way to go... lots of great Ts but not always given opportunities to take it further
A6 - yes at times, always willing to try new things. Always room to experiment with new ideas
A6. I'm not in a school @ moment ACU BEd 4th Yr Upgrade with an innovator who challenges, engages, encourages, shares
😨 I hope you don't take it that way! I'm inspired by the work you are doing here on Twitter
This is how we truly personalise learning! https://t.co/qJpuu78Ast
Do we always need to scale. Is 21st C learning having Ts who use their Professional Capital to make informed choices on whats best
A6. Not really. I want to move that bus and others just waiting for the ride.
A question & I discuss often... how deep is the "innovation" in your school?
A6 We have pockets of innovation and on a path to create frameworks for this to evolve......
A6: Lot of press/$ about innovation atm. Not sure in the end, much will change w/o better debate. Timetable = ultimate constraint.
Thanks for an inspiring chat again! I need to run! Always an inspiring place to learn with inspiring education leaders
absolutely. Using something we have always used in a way we have never before used it.
and standardised testing....
A6 sometimes wonder if things like innovation & distributed leadership r best judged by others. A nu idea isn't always innovative
Thanks for hosting a fast paced energising chat. I'm sneaking out early to spend time w family. Have a gr8 wk all!
A6. In finding novel solutions to improved student outcomes yes, in technology sadly not yet. That's what I'm hoping to change!
A5: Scale innovative ideas by being open to sharing, modelling for others, introducing through professional learning opportunities.
Q6 Its a matter of comparison. One school's 'innovation' is another school's grist for the mill, and vice versa.
I would say mine is b/c I feel that I can try new things eg. flexible seating to meet needs of Ss.
Agreed, not every innovation should scale. Perhaps only the innovation of teaching for innovation from students should
Network with other innovators and people prepared to give feedback. https://t.co/GigF64Sh3S
A5 network and discuss. The best innovation can come from seeing what others make of your ideas
Yes, not all innovation suits all Ss or all Ts. Macro and micro innovations need different scale considerations
I'm always so interested in the answer to this question
Great chat ... lots of things to think about over the coming days!!
A6 my school leader has a very strong and clear vision for meeting the future needs of our students.
Q6. Isn't any school that's taking steps to change what they're doing to best meet student learning needs innovative?
A6 No. Highly siloed. Stuck in the cement of over testing and over coaching. Staff rarely have a whole session with students.
A6: I believe we are well on our way, we are on the way to embedding our new vision "Global leaders in learning and innovation"
I won't be around for the next two weekends chats as I will be travelling to France for :)
A6 my school is willing to pilot & iterate research- & evidence- based projects. We're also privileged to have $ for resourcing.
it's an open ended question that to me questions how innovation can be developed more
A6 all schools contain innovation I just depends if they advertise it.
So happy I could at least catch the tail-end of your discussion! It's 6:24 am here!
Is it really? Or just another new mindset that needs to be adapted?
That's me for the night. Thanks for the read and the learning and motivation! 👍
A6 It's necessary to have a compelling reason to value innovation....and then frameworks to support its evolution both for t and s
Absolutely it is. I guess I'm interested in how you would judge your school
School has been innovative by looking at the way we support the school community and teach using marzano framework
.A6 Was, is mostly now and will be again. New staff getting on board
A6. Most schools are innovative to some degree. Much depends on mindset, initiative, and support of school leadership.
Source research and evidence based practice to create a case for change in individual contexts https://t.co/ZNq2JEg3ET
Q3a. How do we develop the right conditions for innovation if they don't exist?
Awesome chat tonight , thanks for hosting
A6 - I would hope that the output of our schools are innovative and agentic individuals empowered to make a difference
For sure! https://t.co/M2N43yhV4Y
Q6. Isn't any school that's taking steps to change what they're doing to best meet student learning needs innovative?
A6 Yes, we push and have had some good success, other times is hard to justify & explain the need. Exciting times ahead though
I agree. Great leadership allows teachers to be their best
A6 I'm going to put it out there... schools aren't interested in innovation, they're only interested in success theatre.
To answer Q6, you need to refer to Q1. Not many schools are true innovators. They keep up with the latest trends/research.
It comes back to the definition innovation is contextual to the person in that context we are all innovative
Q6: A school is innovative when they stand out - they believe in broadening students curiosity in each and every opportunity
is an innovative unit and is an innovator in every sense of the word https://t.co/MpbBR11DJa
A6. I'm not in a school @ moment ACU BEd 4th Yr Upgrade with an innovator who challenges, engages, encourages, shares
A5: 'How to scale innovative ideas?' - we should be asking or Ss this!
Welcome Chris, it's been a great chat and so glad you could make it.
In a way then the school is innovative because of you all. You can create an innovation 'tipping point.'
We look for context-appropriate possibilities for improvement. Best innovations take time & invite multiple voices to the table.
A6 innovation comes from people, & people experience innovation in diff ways. A school can b an ecosystem that supports it.
A6 - by learning. Lol. I've just bought Agulars book on coaching teams. :)
Thanks for joining us Marty
A6 At the moment no, as its very traditional. But my new school where I start in January in a front runner in innovative learning.
A6 All schools work towards and changing the way things are 'always done' because that's what our Ss need
Innovation is seriously hard work, also need time to work on skills in order to be innovative!
A6 good qtn intent yes,in part yes,well & truly on journey yes but arrived @ destination?no,oxymoron of innovation!
Hi friends,I have a spare day this Friday after attending w'shop in Geelong Melb. Anyone nearby up for a visit, 2 show innovation
Innovation is all about context and purpose https://t.co/EFyht8YoOv
It comes back to the definition innovation is contextual to the person in that context we are all innovative
I'm still playing catch up!
I'm going to continue to develop my cards for recess and lunchtime to help students have new games to play
A6 of course my school is innovative otherwise why would I work there
Interesting observation and perspective. So it's all for 'show' then?
Innovation is specific to the individuals and the situation.. It is relative. What is innovative to one may not be to another
A6 what defines an innovative school, is it those that advertise that they are?
Thank you for the chats, but this old lady is fading so off to bed. Nighty night from New Zealand.
Well done great chat mate catch you soon
