HS Innovation Building Meeting: 1/11/2023 Virtual Discussion by Emily Hernberg https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx NCPS Innovation Vision Statement: Our school community nurtures and inspires all students on their journeys to become creative, empathetic and holistic problem solvers who find joy in tackling authentic challenges as they build a better world. en-us 2023-01-11 13:48:42 UTC 2025-10-04 10:45:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441388048 Opportunity for exploration
Solve authentic problems 
In a space that allows for mistakes ]]> 2023-01-11 19:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441388048 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441388228 Thinking in a way that you haven’t before. ]]> 2023-01-11 19:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441388228 Unique problem solving https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441388544 The work of developing unique solutions to various problems]]> 2023-01-11 19:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441388544 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441388587 No right answers]]> 2023-01-11 19:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441388587 Innovative thinking happens from multiple perspectives. In order for students to be innovative, teachers need to teach in innovative ways. Teachers need to feel supported to "fail forward" in order to ask students to do the same. https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441388601 2023-01-11 19:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441388601 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441388769 solving problems creatively and without fear of error

]]> 2023-01-11 19:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441388769 Thinking that is free of constraints https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441389154 2023-01-11 19:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441389154 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441390552 creative, different approaches 
Identify a problem and/or conceive solutions ]]> 2023-01-11 20:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441390552 New ways of thinking https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441390569 The use of different perspectives and strategies]]> 2023-01-11 20:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441390569 New equipment https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441390755 Teaching style
Learning style]]> 2023-01-11 20:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441390755 Pushing beyond comfort zone https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441390934 Challenging oneself to reach beyond the familiar and comfortable to make discoveries that will benefit the greater community]]> 2023-01-11 20:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441390934 Thinking of a solution to a problem that impacts only a few or many others https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441391667 2023-01-11 20:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441391667 Holistic https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441392118 I read "holistic" as interdisciplinary in our context. Is that what we are going for?]]> 2023-01-11 20:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441392118 New combos with old tools https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441392289 Using preexisting tools and resources to develop new strategies, processes, and solutions]]> 2023-01-11 20:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441392289 Safety https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441400658 Professional and personal places to explore, innovate, and fail]]> 2023-01-11 20:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441400658 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441400718 Unsolved problems ]]> 2023-01-11 20:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441400718 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441400747 Space 
Risk
Trust
Resilience ]]> 2023-01-11 20:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441400747 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441400786 Solutions arise from need. Innovative solutions from novel needs or novel tools. 

]]> 2023-01-11 20:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441400786 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441400838 Safe learning environment]]> 2023-01-11 20:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441400838 The nurturing of a mindset that is ready to explore and "fail forward" emilyhernberg1_2 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441400962 2023-01-11 20:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441400962 Time https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441401448 Innovation happens when there is time and opportunity to think, wonder, discuss, and create]]> 2023-01-11 20:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441401448 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441401570 seeing a problem that needs to be solved that is not so straightforward. ]]> 2023-01-11 20:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441401570 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441401957 Opportunity to innovate cones with true, boundary-less freedom to ideate]]> 2023-01-11 20:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441401957 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441402257 Safe spaces
Time
Taking risks]]> 2023-01-11 20:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441402257 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441402310 Fail forward, building resilience, nurturing environment ]]> 2023-01-11 20:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441402310 Structure https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441402594 Innovation in a classroom doesn't have to be freeform. There can be guidance, forms, and goals]]> 2023-01-11 20:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441402594 Comfortable being uncomfortable https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441404139 2023-01-11 20:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441404139 Necessity? https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441404866 ... the mother of invention?]]> 2023-01-11 20:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441404866 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441406939 It can be as simple as a new mind set like fail forward. Embrace change. Or it can be a new water jet cutter and how it can be implemented into a curriculum new or old]]> 2023-01-11 20:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441406939 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441411519 Have fun... learning]]> 2023-01-11 20:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441411519 Innovation committee trip to California https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441418580 2023-01-11 20:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441418580 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441418585 How do we allow teachers to allow for innovation 

]]> 2023-01-11 20:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441418585 Include kids in the conversation https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441418646 2023-01-11 20:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441418646 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441418860 Have the same discussion with entire staff should be starting point. ]]> 2023-01-11 20:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441418860 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441419115 Promoting iterative learning. I sometimes struggle to have students rework drafts due to feeling like I have to move on to the next topic.Treating the iterative process as a learning objective is a potential solution. ]]> 2023-01-11 20:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441419115 emilyhernberg1_2 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441419154 Interview/observe NCHS teachers who have created "safe spaces" for risk taking in their classrooms (based on student recommendations)]]> 2023-01-11 20:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441419154 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441419203 Strategic expansion of committee membership ]]> 2023-01-11 20:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441419203 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441419208 Identifying those environments where students feel most comfortable and safe to "fail forward"

]]> 2023-01-11 20:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441419208 Examples https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441419496 What is being done that's "innovative?"]]> 2023-01-11 20:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441419496 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441419743 Learn Ways to create collaborative communities in all classrooms and make it the common experience ]]> 2023-01-11 20:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441419743 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441420484 Student feedback. Exploring safe spaces. What works for some teachers/students may not work for all. Acceptance that it's not a one size fits all ]]> 2023-01-11 20:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441420484 Application to subject areas https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441421201 What does innovation look like in each of the subject areas?]]> 2023-01-11 20:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441421201 Time to wonder https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441422020 Professional learning to support teachers who want to leverage the block schedule to make room for wonder and exploration - discover problems to solve rather than solve the problems we give them]]> 2023-01-11 20:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441422020 https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441423935 How do we creat new inovation with new resources, spaces, faculty, etc...]]> 2023-01-11 20:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441423935 Rigor/Relevance Framework https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441424047 Take a look at "Quadrant D" learning. ]]> 2023-01-11 20:32:10 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441424047 Contact Michelle Schneider https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441425178 Use this form to share innovation learning experiences https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYp1LsVjlccrc9uGNrKFgSLSjYAtCcQ27tzO5ue9uNDE9REg/viewform

That way, more teachers, students, and community members can start to understand what this looks like]]> 2023-01-11 20:33:20 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441425178 The New Untouchables https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441427481 This very old article still sticks in my mind:  Those with the imagination to make themselves untouchables to invent smarter ways to do old jobs, energy-saving ways to provide new services, new ways to attract old customers or new ways to combine existing technologies will thrive]]> 2023-01-11 20:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhernberg1_2/q2bvk6qb3mkvmaqx/wish/2441427481