Incorporating innovation into strategic planning that will enrich learning — from the Innovative Educator
From DSC:
Some quotes that jumped out at me include:
As innovative educators, students, leaders, and families, are well aware, technology is just a tool. In and of itself technology does not equate to either innovation or greater effectiveness.
I’ve heard one too many educational leader, teacher or parent proudly state that they are part of an innovative school as evidenced by the fact that they have laptops or Smartboards in every classroom. That is not impressive. What is impressive is when the conversation begins with how student learning is enriched in new ways and learners are engaged with innovative tools and ideas.
Here are some ideas on how your school can get started on the road to developing a strategic plan for learning…
From DSC:
The keys here for me are to have a strategy on where and how you are going to innovate. The status quo must go.