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The thing is, it's simple:  to use a tool in a transformative way, you have to use it, and then try again.  And then try again.

I don't think teachers should be rushed to use tools in transformative ways.  Couros notes that creativity requires "time to explore."  This means, we need to be allowed to first be literate and adaptive with teaching tools.  We also need to be able to use them in nonproductive and inefficient ways.

Innovation often is born out of failure.  Teachers need time to fail.

Maybe it looks something like, we all try out a tool.  We all find out its strengths and weaknesses through trial and error.  Then, we meet and discuss how we might leverage the tool's strengths in creative ways.

Then, we repeat the process of trial and error until we've refined our use into one that is transformative.

I guess my point is that it's not as simple as just deciding to use a tool in a transformative way. Transformative use is very often the end result of long and arduous process.

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My use of ebooks and audiobooks is a fantastic example of adaptive tool use.  I say fantastic because I think that allowing students to read ebooks and listen to audiobooks during free reading time is, well, fantastic.  Adaptive doesn't always mean less than transformative.  After all, Couros does open chapter 10 of Innovator's Mindset with the Einstein quote about simplicity.

Here's a quick tip:  don't spend money on digital texts.  Invite your local librarian to come to your classroom and teach your students how to download the library's free ebooks and audiobooks on their own devices!

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I'm working to use Padlet in a transformative way this year.  I've used it in the past, but I've never felt that what we did with Padlet was better than using actual post-its or even a different digital tool.

Part of my issue is that it's glitchy at times, but I see so much potential in this tool--especially as a way to engage kids outside of school.

So, I'm putting Couros's words into practice. I'm working to become more literate with the tool, so as to eventually use it in a more transformative way.