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Why innovation is Crucial in Education #Podcast

The Principal of Change

Is it about creating new and better opportunities for learning in our schools for our learners and ourselves, or is it about doing cool things? Innovation is about how you use technology. I believe that this happens because some technologies are deemed to be innovative, which can hold some truth. Look at EdCamp.

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3 Misconceptions About Innovation in Education

The Principal of Change

Innovation is about how you use technology. My belief is that this happens because a lot of technologies that are advertised are deemed innovative, which can be true. But innovation is a way of thinking, not simply the way we use technology. It is definitely convenient, but does this lead to better learning in the classroom?

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Your Guide to Running a School Like Disney World

Edsurge

We also invest in digital technology that we believe can engage students, as well as make the teacher’s job more enjoyable. This was the rationale for starting teacher-centered Edcamps during professional development. As a result, the school has become a learning lab for both students and adults: a place of true innovation. .

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