https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation Made with good vibes en-us 2017-07-28 15:56:59 UTC 2025-12-21 15:46:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Simplehouse.png johanna_prince1 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179652507 I wonder a lot about what would happen if we allowed kids to have more time to invent in education. This video represents what I think might happen.]]> 2017-07-28 15:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179652507 johanna_prince1 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179652558 I guess I have a thing for the potential of a cardboard box. Another video about how we might let kids play and invent.]]> 2017-07-28 15:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179652558 johanna_prince1 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179652627 I love this graphic from Couros - helps me keep in mind ideas for innovation.]]> 2017-07-28 16:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179652627 james_hoisington https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179688695 I thought this video was an accurate assessment of how we need to prepare our students to be successful in the future.]]> 2017-07-29 20:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179688695 afluet https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179692627 Breakout experiences provide engaging opportunities for students to think together, collaborate, problem solve, communicate and "fail forward" ( love that wording!)]]> 2017-07-30 00:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179692627 amelia_rodriguez https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179703234 Zooniverse.org allows students to be an actual part of a current, real world project. Do your students like seals? Count them on satellite pictures and contribute to the Weddell Seal Project? Love giraffes? Count, identify and track them with the Wildlife Kenya Project. Tomorrow, save them.  Love history? Transcribe Civil War Memos or annotate and tag WWI War diaries! I think the possibilities with these real world scenarios is endless, amazing and within the box of what we can do to empower our students!]]> 2017-07-30 11:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179703234 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179708677 (K Ventrella)  
I love reading about educators' experiences with alternative seating in the classroom. Alternative seating enables students to have a choice in their learning environment. Structuring the classroom to promote collaboration between learners is also possible with alternative seating.]]> 2017-07-30 15:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179708677 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179713101 If anyone has had the pleasure of taking a class with Billy Corcoran, I am sure you will agree that what he does in his classroom is both innovative and inspiring. I have always loved creating video in the classroom and Billy has inspired some of my projects. His take on flexible learning environments is worth a look!]]> 2017-07-30 18:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179713101 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179713451 I was moved beyond words when I watched Adora Svitak's TED talk some years ago.  Last summer she posted on the TED blog about Ted-Ed Clubs, urging kids to start or join one at their schools.  That stuck with me all through the past school year, as I debated how that would work in my middle school.  I never did go beyond that, but promised myself I would revisit the idea again for the upcoming school year.  There is so much truth in her words, and merit to the idea.

]]> 2017-07-30 19:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179713451 ashley_lacroix1 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179715169 Adam Grant talks about surprising habits that people have when they are thinking originally, and how we can try out some of these habits to improve our thinking! He discusses how original thinkers aren't first, feel fear and doubt, look for better options, and more! Some of the ideas are counterintuitive to what we would expect from innovators!]]> 2017-07-30 20:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179715169 alyssa_duchesne https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179742048 A MakerSpace is a place where students can gather to create, invent, collaborate, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials. The possibilities are endless.]]> 2017-07-31 04:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179742048 james_hoisington https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179764661 I am not a grade school teacher, and maybe this concept is not just for a grade school teacher, but this is simple and I think would be effective.  We just have to adjust how we communicate with challenging students.  There is probably why a reason they are challenging. Relationships, relationships, relationships!  ]]> 2017-07-31 12:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179764661 paul_wellman https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179783257 The Tween Tribune, run through Smithsonian, is a resource that allows teachers to choose an article and modify it in several ways: 1. grade level 2. lexile level 3. Spanish or English. They have current world issues articles, science articles, etc. In this way, many disciplines can gain value by way of personalization for students in an ever growing PBE world. ]]> 2017-07-31 17:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179783257 amelia_rodriguez https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179854106 The idea (adapted from Google's 20% Time) that four days a week everyone works on the curriculum they are expected to work on. The fifth day? Students are empowered to learn about (and produce something) that shows their passion. This would be so cool in a school setting, for teachers as well, imagine the creativity that could arise? ]]> 2017-08-01 12:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179854106 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179884253 I believe this Ted Talk by Dan Meyer is a true representation of what Couros meant by innovating within the box. Excellent example of how to adapt math textbook problems and use technology to create rich problem solving experiences.]]> 2017-08-01 19:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179884253 denise_churchill https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179903580 Although this is an older article, Nov. 2012, the information is still pertinent to developing an innovative mindset. Miriam Clifford’s article examines how mistakes are a natural part of the learning process and should be used as tools to support problem solving and innovation.]]> 2017-08-02 00:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179903580 denise_churchill https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179906651 This is an entertaining TED Talk in which John Green explains how the Internet, specifically YouTube, has opened a window for intellectual engagement and life long learning. He talks about not seeing the value of education until what he needed to learn became relevant and personal. I feel this speaks to the need for learner centered education.]]> 2017-08-02 01:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/179906651 iayotte https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180047823 My students and I view this inspirational video whole class thru a mounted LCD. We dance or simply move to get oxygen flowing to the brain.  It reminds us to not give up (be resilient,)  to recognize our strengths, and embrace the growth mindset, not fixed mindset. LIke Couros,  my focus is "... every person moving forward, not that everyone reached the same point (Chapter 8.)]]> 2017-08-03 14:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180047823 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180124496 Just came across this resource in a daily blog post. ]]> 2017-08-04 13:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180124496 nathaniel_porter https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180153822 This is a 5 min blast that inspires me when I am looking for change. For me Chris has got it all packaged here for me to come back to time and time again. ]]> 2017-08-04 22:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180153822 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180169759 George Couros encourages educators to share what they are doing with others (pg. 159). He says later in the same chapter (pg. 163), "The basics (developing the whole child) are at the core of learning in this approach, but they are only the beginning. Starting with the student in the center, the next focus is on the skills of literacy and numeracy." This tweet reminded me of both of those ideas. Ms. Wideen is gladly sharing innovative ideas that focus on literacy and science. This is a great example of how technology can transform what young learners can do in a classroom. I would love to see it taken a step farther with the ability for students to comment on each other's graphic organizers. ]]> 2017-08-05 13:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180169759 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180170238 From @ATorrens84 It can be overwhelming to think about incorporating technology into our curriculum. This is a great visual reminder of how to put it all together. ]]> 2017-08-05 14:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180170238 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180170476 I always look for specific ideas to help me get started when learning something new. It gives me a place to start so I can expand my own ideas that meet my learners' needs. This article spoke to me for that reason. ]]> 2017-08-05 14:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180170476 denise_churchill https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180174309 Great article on how project based learning can harness student passion, offer voice and choice while empowering students to innovate solutions for authentic problems. 

]]> 2017-08-05 17:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180174309 DanLeclair https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180177379 Teaching our students to think inside the box means that sometimes they need to fly inside the box. Designing and building flying robots is one of our classes at UMA and this TED Talk is a great example of what can be done for flying inside the box.]]> 2017-08-05 19:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180177379 marybeth_nivison https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180182858 While this is on, maybe, a lower level of innovation, when I first saw Robert's site presented/introduced at a conference, I immediately added it to the Professional Development Google Classroom I created for my staff and made a point of meeting with my team member that teaches math, as she still does not use the technology available to her (self admittedly).  The idea of using real world problems to teach math and the various concepts are more relevant to students.  The other part I love about Robert's site is the fact the he has taken the time to offer ideas and lessons to all grade levels.]]> 2017-08-06 01:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180182858 marybeth_nivison https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180183011 I follow this @social_studies_success on
 Instagram and love the innovation here.  Not always involving technology,  but innovated just the same. Many ideas can be adapted to other units/subjects as well.  

]]> 2017-08-06 01:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180183011 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180183363 I always hesitate when reading something that broadly compares education in one context or country to another, but I still find this piece an interesting through-provoker. Reminding us that all work and struggle deserves to be highlighted.]]> 2017-08-06 01:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180183363 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180183413 Vi Hart has a whole series that is called "Doodling in Math Class" that is about, well, doing that because math class is so boring. I use her videos in class to show that math isn't something that exists only to torment learners, but that can open the world up to new and exciting things. I often get kiddos watching her videos at home and then teaching me something new. This year, we also created a rotating learning model in my grade, where I would "teach" this lesson to other classes and my students would get to learn from another team member. It took some convincing but the rest of the team loved it.]]> 2017-08-06 01:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180183413 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180215400 I love sharing with students situations where someone they think is important/famous has failed because we all need a reminder to continue to work for something we want!]]> 2017-08-07 00:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180215400 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180228163 One area that schools always seem to struggle with are social technology. Is it good? How can we protect the kids? Should we allow it? I like to teach students the benefits of it, while also reminding them of the risks. This article reminds me that the world has changed, and that student need to be able to utilize social technologies to be more successful in many professions.]]> 2017-08-07 02:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/edt580_innovation/wish/180228163