ITT

Book Study
2016-2017

Once you stop learning, you start dying.

introduction
Change can be hard and
sometimes seemingly
insurmountable, but, if we believe
that change is an opportunity to do
something amazing, it shapes our
thinking to not only survive, but
thrive in our world today.

Activity: 3-2-1 Bridge Worksheet

Chapter 1
WHAT INNOVATION IS AND ISNT
Synopsis:
The word innovation is thrown around a lot in education, but what does it really
mean, and why is it important in our schools today? The focus of this chapter is
to define the term innovation, give examples of what it is (and isnt), and start the
conversation on how we need to embrace this notion to create better
opportunities for learners.

Way of
considering
concepts

Thing
Task

Processes
Technology
Potential
outcomes

Innovation=creates something that is new or better

Chapter 1
WHAT INNOVATION IS AND ISNT
Discussion Questions:

1.

2.

3.

What is an example of a practice that you

would consider to be innovative? How is it new
or better than what you had before?
How do can you create opportunities for
innovation in your leadership? In your
teaching? In your learning?
What has changed in our world today that not
only makes innovation easier to do, but
necessary for our students?

Innovation=creates something that is new or better

Chapter 1
WHAT INNOVATION IS AND ISNT

Innovation=creates something that is new or better

CHAPTER 2
INNOVATORS MINDSET
Synopsis:
Mindset is an important part of learning, but are we
only open to learning, or are we looking to focus on what
we can create with new learning? In this chapter, the
focus is on defining the notion of the Innovators
Mindset, and what it means for education, and why it is
necessary.

CHAPTER 2
INNOVATORS MINDSET

vs

CHAPTER 2
INNOVATORS MINDSET
ACTIVITY:
If you were to start a school from
scratch, what would it look like?
How do we take what we currently
have, to create a better education
system for our entire community?

CHAPTER 3
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INNOVATORS
MINDSET
Synopsis:
As discussed in Chapter 2,
the Innovators Mindset is
crucial, but what does it
look like? In this chapter, I
break down the idea of this
mindset and discuss the
characteristics with relevant
examples from a teachers
classroom.

CHAPTER 3
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INNOVATORS
MINDSET

CHAPTER 3
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INNOVATORS
MINDSET
Discussion Questions:
1.
2.

3.

What risk might you take to

change learning experiences?
How might you create an
environment that fosters risk
taking?
How do you exhibit the innovator's
mindset in the learning and work
that you do currently?