Chapter Synopsis:
As discussed in Chapter 2, the “Innovator’s 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 teacher’s classroom.
Further Reading/Exploration:
Tom Kaneshige: How ‘Liquid Networks’ Can Lead to the Next Great Idea
Clive Thompson: Why Even the Worst Bloggers are Making Us Smarter
What is accelerated learning?
*New Resource – Interview Questions on “The Innovator’s Mindset”
Further Viewing:
Innovation Driven (Great video on the thinking that exemplifies the “Innovator’s Mindset”)
Ewan McIntosh: The Problem Finders (Video and Blog Post)
Chris Anderson: How web video powers global innovation
Discussion Questions:
- What risk might you take to change learning experiences?
- How might you create an environment that fosters risk taking?
- How do you exhibit the innovators mindset in the learning and work that you do currently?