Sunday, March 12, 2017

Change Management and The Culture of Innovation


This workshop was similar to the previous one that I (Taylor) wrote about in regards to chage.  I think change is something we have to be constantly thinking about because it is always happening.  Dr. Marie Alcock spoke in the initial keynote about how there are generation gaps between our 12th, 5th and kindergarten aged students.  Because of these new generation gaps, we can no longer teach “the way it has always been done”

Craig Kemp is the Head of EdTech at a school in Singapore and took us through his thinking and process of change, as well as introducing us to others that had experience.

The first thing to consider--Where do you sit on the 3 carriage train?


In thinking about the video it really offers perspective on who we as Tech coaches (but you can consider your students as well) should be investing in to spark change and innovation.  

John Kotter shared with us via skype about his experience in change and was very specific by understanding the 3 P’s of Leading Change:

Know your Product--
Before change can be brought into the classroom, school or district, it is so important to do your homework. What works? What doesn’t work? How did this alter the learning culture within other schools who have made the change? How will we test the product? How will parents be involved in the change?

Know your People--
Bring innovators/early adopters to help plan and test.
Develop a specific, simplified introduction plan for the late majority that eliminates risk
Show the Laggards how change simplifies things, helping to bring some understanding to the table.

Know your Process--
What is the ultimate goal?  What are the steps we need to take to introduce this change in a professional, economic and mindful way?


The last part of the workshop that was really important was the idea that
TEACHERS NEED TO BE CONNECTED TO SHARE, LEARN and GROW!

Consider this video:


Who’s the crazy nut and where are all the first followers at?  

Get connected!  Dance!  Innovate!  

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