First of all, I just want to acknowledge how amazing the participant contributions were from the first week. The first IMMOOC was a great experience, but this one has started powerful right from the beginning. We have focused on keeping the experience shorter and being in fewer spaces, which we hoped would help, but the turnout has been amazing. We hope you can keep it up! Please consider finding a “buddy” to keep you accountable to blogging. Several people in the group have done so and I know it is of benefit when you are getting started.
This week, we are so pumped to welcome Sarah Thomas to the YouTube Live session. Although Sarah is currently working on her dissertation, she carved some time out for us and we will learn more about her work and EduMatch. Please join us tomorrow (March 5, 2017), at 8pm EST on the link provided below (will be updated).
Here are the “Blog Prompts” for the week:
Blog Prompts (Week 2)
- In Chapter 1, innovation is defined as a way of thinking that creates something new and better. What are some examples that you consider innovative? How is it new and better than what previously existed?
2. Review the “Critical Questions for Educators” in Chapter 2. Why are these important to understand those we serve in education? What other questions would you ask?
3. Discuss one of the “characteristics of the Innovator’s Mindset” below in a give an example of how you exemplify this in your work (teaching or leading).
Here is the “To-Do” list for week 2:
Week 2 “To-Do”
- Read Part 1 (Chapters 1-3) of “The Innovator’s Mindset”.
- Blog on your thoughts on part 1 and share to #IMMOOC hashtag and Facebook group. If you are able to finish by Thursday, March 9, you may be highlighted in the blog.
- Comment to three other blog posts from participants this week.
- Participate in the Twitter chat on Wednesday at 9pm EST. (Check the #IMMOOC hashtag to do this)
- Share a blog from another #IMMOOC’er to either the #IMMOOC hashtag on Twitter, or the Facebook group page. Try to share someone that you just connected with through this experience and share what resonated with you.
- Create an image of a quote from either the book, or from a participant blog post (please use proper attribution). If you are interested in trying this, check out canva.com. Please share it to either the #IMMOOC hashtag and Facebook group.
I am looking forward to seeing what is shared this week. If anything, let’s grow this community! I hope you are enjoying the book, and more importantly, the learning from one another.
Have a great week!
