I cannot believe that we are already on the fourth week of the process, and I am even more floored by the learning that is shared by all of you. Networks are not only a source of knowledge, but they are a source of inspiration. Continue to be that inspiration for one another by sharing your learning; it makes a difference.
This week, we are pleased to connect with soon-t0-be author, Jennifer Casa-Todd, an educator from Ontario, Canada. We will be talking about her upcoming book, as well as some of the current work that is happening in her role. There is a slight shift in the original time of the YouTube Live session, and we will be going at 730 PM EST on Monday, March 20. Please join us for the live chat, so that you can tweet with the #IMMOOC community and share your questions with us.
Weekly Blog Prompts
Amazing learning shared last week in the three blog post project. I am going to continue to add a Facebook post so you can share on Twitter as well as there. It is a beautiful way to aggregate our learning. Here are some of the prompts for this week. Try to do two posts this week; one longer one, and one shorter one.
- What examples of strengths-based leadership from the Innovator’s Mindset resonate with you? How might you focus on strengths to unleash talent and foster innovation in your own context?
2, What elements of the “8 Things to Look For in Today’s Classrooms” exist in your professional learning? What elements are lacking?
3. Choose one of the “foundations for innovation” above…Talk about how you are furthering that in your own settings. Give concrete examples that others can use.
For the extra challenge, write a post with another participant from #IMMOOC (or even someone that is not in the program). Share that to the #IMMOOCBB hashtag (BB = Blog Buddy). Thanks for the idea Matt Arend!
Week 4 “To-Do”
- Read Part 3 (Chapters 8-11) of “The Innovator’s Mindset”.
- Blog and “Blog Buddy challenge, as listed above.
- Post a twitter video to #IMMOOC this week and reflect on one takeaway from the 5 chapters (or topic of your choice). This is a great way for people to “see” the other participants.
- Participate in the Twitter chat on Wednesday at 9pm EST. (Check the #IMMOOC hashtag to do this)
Again, thank you for not only participating but contributing. Adding to the process is where you will get the most out of it for the future.
