We are excited to have participants from #IMMOOC join us this evening for the final episode. Below is the video for tonight:
We will be streaming tonight at 730 PM EST, and go for approximately 45 to 60 minutes. We hope you can join us!
Category: Hangouts
- Read Part 4 of the book (pages 205-231)
- Do some type of media reflection on what resonates and share to the #IMMOOC hashtag. I want to to leave this more open this week. Do something that is a little bit tough.
- Comment on 3 other participant blog posts.
- Blog/Podcast/Video/Your Choice based on your thoughts of the Introduction, or use the following blog prompts to help you (Please feel free to use the images provided in your own posts):
How might we measure the impact of innovative practices in education?
Moving Forward
Please keep sharing to the #IMMOOC hashtag as well as the Facebook Group when you are done, as well as other spaces
We look forward to reading your reflections, and highlighting some of them on the Thursday post.
Important note…as we go into this last week, we want people to create some type of summary or final media project discussing their learning from the book. We want people to do what they are passionate about but to also push their boundaries.
What have you taken away from the book? How will it make an impact on you moving forward?
We have loved the reflections and we know that not all people will take part in this final culmination, but we hope that several of us can finish the project until the end.
Keep inspiring, keep innovating, keep being amazing!
Thanks for all that you do!
George
UPDATE: Because of the poor quality of the audio and issues with technology, we will be redoing this YouTube Live session tentatively at 930 PM EST, on Tuesday, October 11. Sorry for any issues!
Check out the YouTube Live session with our special guest, Kara Welty (430 PM EST) on October 9):
For Week 4, we hope you can do the following:
- Read Part 3 of the book (pages 123-201)
- Do some type of media reflection on what resonates and share to the #IMMOOC hashtag. I want to to leave this more open this week. Do something that is a little bit tough.
- Comment on 3 other participant blog posts.
- Blog/Podcast/Video/Your Choice based on your thoughts of the Introduction, or use the following blog prompts to help you (Please feel free to use the images provided in your own posts):
Blog Prompts
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?
What elements of the 8 Things to Look For in Today’s Classrooms” exist in your professional learning? What elements are lacking?
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.
Moving Forward
Please keep sharing to the #IMMOOC hashtag as well as the Facebook Group when you are done, as well as other spaces
We look forward to reading your reflections, and highlighting some of them on the Thursday post.
Please do not limit your learning and creation to our suggestions!!! We want this opportunity to be one where it is participant driven. We are giving some content, but we want YOU to focus on your creation. This is a great opportunity to continuously build communities and learn from others. Because of all of you, I have started my own YouTube channel to share short snippets on education and leadership. I don’t think that I would have done this without your inspiration.
Keep inspiring, keep innovating, keep being amazing!
Thanks for all that you do.
George
Check out the YouTube Live session with special guest Kaleb Rashad:
For Week 3, we hope you can do the following:
- Read Part 1 of the book (pages 67-119)
- Do a 30 second Twitter video reflection on what resonates and share to the #IMMOOC hashtag. (Here is an example of what this can look like.)
- Comment on 3 other participant blog posts.
- Challenge Activity – Make a meme of some of your learning so far. Post it either on the Facebook group, #IMMOOC hashtag, or your own blog. Here are some examples taken from the #EDLdrsp325 Class (Example 1 | Example 2 | Example 3)
- Blog/Podcast/Video/Your Choice based on your thoughts of the Introduction, or use the following blog prompts to help you (Please feel free to use the images provided in your own posts):
Blog Prompts for the week
How do you create or build on these conditions to support innovation? What has been the impact on those you serve?
What are your connections to the “School vs Learning image? What would you add or modify?
Which “what if” question challenges your thinking in the Innovator’s Mindset? What would you add to the list of what ifs?
Moving Forward
Please keep sharing to the #IMMOOC hashtag as well as the Facebook Group when you are done.
We look forward to reading your reflections, and highlighting some of them on the Thursday post.
Our goal through this process was to really tap into how we can “empower” you through this process, not simply engage. What are your thoughts on this? Would love to hear what you think.
Keep inspiring, keep innovating, keep being amazing!
George
If you are interested in joining #IMMOOC live (September 24th at 10am EST), check out the show below (it will also be recorded if you do not see the live broadcast).
For Week 2, we hope you can do the following:
- Read Part 1 of the book (pages 15-62)
- Do a 30 second Twitter video reflection on what resonates and share to the #IMMOOC hashtag. (Here is an example of what this can look like.)
- Comment on 3 other participant blog posts.
- Blog/Podcast/Video/Your Choice based on your thoughts of the Introduction, or use the following blog prompts to help you (Please feel free to use the images provided in your own posts):
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?
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?
How do you embody the characteristics of an Innovator’s Mindset?
Moving Forward
Please keep sharing to the #IMMOOC hashtag as well as the Facebook Group when you are done.
We look forward to reading your reflections, and highlighting some of them on the Thursday post.
Thank you again for being a part of this journey! It has been amazing to see what people have been sharing. Continue to do so!
George
Thank you for all of those that joined us live tonight. It was great talking to Dave and bouncing some ideas off of each other regarding the book. Check out the show below:
For this week, we are hoping you can do the following:
- Read the introduction of the book (Pages 1-10).
- Do a 30 second Twitter video reflection on what resonates and share to #IMMOOC. (Here is an example of what this can look like.)
- Blog/Podcast/Video/Your Choice based on your thoughts of the Introduction, or use the following blog prompts to help you (Please feel free to use the images provided in your own posts):
Blog Prompts
- What do you see as the purpose of education? Why might innovation be crucial in education?
- “Change is an opportunity to do something amazing.” How are you embracing change to spur innovation in your own context?
Moving Forward
Please keep sharing to the #IMMOOC hashtag as well as the Facebook Page when you are done.
We look forward to reading your reflections, and highlighting some of them on the Thursday post.
Thank you again for being a part of this journey!
George