Podcasts about innovation class

In this episode,  Innovation Specialist Don Wettrick shares insights from his nationally-recognized Innovation Class at Noblesville High School near Indianapolis, IN and reflects on why his students are "enterprising, creative and opportunity driven" as they learn real-world skills through the power of networking and open source learning. He also discusses his book, Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level, and how his StartEdUp Network empowers students and teachers to actively change education through employing innovation and entrepreneurship in the classroom. Twitter: @DonWettrick. Websites: www.startedupinnovation.com.  Become A Supporter You can now help keep the conversation going by supporting the Reimagine Schools Podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes. Thanks for your support! anchor.fm/greg-goins/support  About Dr. Greg Goins As the Founder/Host of the Reimagine Schools Podcast, Dr. Greg Goins has emerged as one of the nation's leading voices on visionary leadership and the path to transforming our schools. He currently serves as the Director of the Educational Leadership Program at Georgetown College (KY) and previously spent 15 years as a school district superintendent in Illinois. Dr. Goins is a passionate keynote speaker and is available to speak at your next education conference or school PD day. To book Dr. Goins, please send inquiries to drgreggoins@gmail.com.  Twitter: @DrGregGoins. Website: www.reimagineschools.net.  Become a supporter of this podcast: anchor.fm/greg-goins/support  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greg-goins/support

In this episode of the METC Podcast, I talk with Andy Wall from the Orchard Farm School District.  Andy is a Innovation Class teacher and it is his job to get students creating everyday. How cool is that!  We discuss what it means to be connected. We discuss how being connected can give educators access to all kinds of support and resources.  Looking for a new way to teach a unit? Toss a question out to your PLN on Twitter and watch the ideas roll in. Andy shares how he is connected.  He also shares how we can stay connected without it taking up so much time! Being connected to educators all over the world gives you access to unlimited PD.   Episode’s “Commercials”   Be sure to checkout #MOEdChat - Thursdays 9PM How do you get your students connected? Share at #METCpodcast Checkout the #METC19 Conference link below!   Checkout the resources below to get yourself connected:   Education Twitter Chats   Voxer   LinkedIn   Slack   Episode’s Guest: Andy Wall - Innovation Class Teacher - @awall777   #METC19 Conference - February 11-13, 2019

087 | Don Wettrick, CEO and co-founder of StartEdUp Innovation program, and a current high school teach, talks about the cultivating innovation and creativity in the classroom, harnessing a learner’s internal motivation, and giving students opportunities to solve problems they’re passionate about.   Why and how did Don create an Innovation course at his school, and ultimately the StartEdUp Innovation program? What was challenging about getting his students involved during the early stages, when it was just extra time during his class? When do students lose their curiosity or learning? How much does a reward really motivate students? What would the process look like to develop and nurture internally motivated learners through elementary school? What’s the difference between creativity and imagination? How can a parent help their child be more innovative outside of school? What does Don recommend as a good consumption v. production ratio? How does changing consumption habits – how much, and what – impact the way Don’s students and own children think? How does building community within a cohort of “creators” impact a student’s relationship? Does participation in Don’s high school class impact his students other grades? How do mastery, autonomy and purpose mix together best? What does it look like to be in Don’s Innovation Class? 6-7 weeks of class Basics of innovation How to think creatively Building a professional social media presence Remainder of class is “open source learning” Volunteer with struggling non-profits, to see problems close up Statewide student “Pitch” competition Helping struggling local businesses What sort of projects have his students build? What story do you tell yourself, about yourself? Is there a difference between improvement and new opportunity? How would Don hope to integrate innovation development into schools in his 10-year dream? Contact: @DonWettrick on Twitter What did Don’s father mean when he told him to “Pay himself first”? Why does Don think it’s important to fail?     Links: “Daniel Pink: The Puzzle of Motivation” Freakonomics You Will Lose Your Job to a Robot—and Sooner Than You Think

Join us as we discuss the importance of an Innovation Class. Learn how our districts are bringing innovation opportunities to our students. We also share our thoughts on an article from Jennifer Gonzales on this topic. All information on the article and all podcasts we shared can be located within the show notes link below. Show notes - bit.ly/edtechpodsquad

It's one thing to hear it from me. It's another to hear it from the parents of my students. Listen to The Reed family talk about how an innovation class has made a difference in their son's life. Spoiler alert: it's made a HUGE difference! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aftered/support

Jason Vest has a middle school Innovation class. Yes, he has an INNOVATION CLASS. If you've EVER wondered if middle school can (or should) have an entire period to collaborate, innovate, invent & learn how to think- take a listen to Jason and what his class at Hungary Creek MS ( @HungaryCreekMS ‏) You can follow Jason @MrVestRVA.

Most of us recognize that schools need to change to meet the demands of the information age, but we don't have many models to follow for making that change happen. In this episode, I interview Don Wettrick, who launched an innovation elective in his high school six years ago. He tells me how the program works, why all schools need an innovation class, and how you can start one in your school.

In Episode 51, Hack Learning creator Mark Barnes recruits guru Don Wettrick to Hack Innovation. Wettrick is a high school teacher in Indiana, popular education presenter and author of Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level. His Innovation Class has grown into an amazing place, rife with students who are creating new programs that have caught the eye of the private sector. Don shares several fascinating stories about Innovation Class, focusing on students who have, among other things, worked on reservations bringing innovation to native Americans and have created theater groups for shy kids and students with disabilities. One of the humblest teachers you'll ever meet, Don also explains a revelation about Innovation Class that a student provided, right after she told him one of his ideas was "about the dumbest thing" she'd ever heard. Instead of being angry, Don said, "Why's that?" Then, he had an epiphany about his Innovation Class. This is Hacking Innovation; learn more at http://hacklearningpodcast.com.