Fostering a Culture of Innovation
Steve Miller
Class Teacher / EdTech & Innovation Lead
The International School @ ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur
Innovation at ISP KL
A Culture of Innovation
Tech coaching model
Tech integration across the curriculum
Diverse computing curriculum
Technology integration
Computing across the curriculum
Computer Science
Information Technology
Digital Literacy
Coding
Robotics
Networks
Hardware
Software
Understanding how computers work and how to use them to solve problems
Data
Content Creation
Organisation
AI
VR/AR
Wellbeing
Privacy
Security
Digital Footprint & Identity
Communication
News & Media Literacy
The use of computers and other technology to store, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate information
The use of technology to access and use digital information, as well as staying safe online
*continually evolving
Camera
Write your name
Trace the shapes
Count objects
Speech bubble with text (dictation)
1
2
3
Talk about creations and experiences
Capture
Scan
Screenshot
Photo
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Markup
Screen recording
Draw
Record
VR / AR / XR
Google Earth
Google App
360 schools
Filmmaking / Animation
Stop motion to explain concepts
Showing understanding of vocab
Creating visual effects
High quality audio and video
Filmmaking techniques
Student Collaboration & Innovation
Ownership
Creativity
Agency
Communication
Collaboration (on a small and large scale)
Innovation
Teacher Collaboration & Innovation
“The more creative the learning environment, the more likely students are to develop new skills, retain knowledge and feel positive”
Source: Apple
Coaching
Source: Apple Learning Coach
Google’s Certified Coaching Model
Gain teacher buy-in through identifying their greatest instructional and professional challenges.
The coach and teacher will explore all options to determine which best addresses the teacher’s needs.
Collectively select one strategy that is specific to the teacher’s needs and a tool (or tools) to facilitate implementing the strategy.
Reflect on the process and assess progress.
Source: Google Certified Coach Curriculum
Coaching is:
Building Positive Relationships
A good relationship between coach and teacher is essential for a successful coaching programme.
Questioning
Ask questions
to encourage thinking
Real and honest questions
Open-ended questions
Plural language
Examples:
How might…
What are some…
In what ways…
What seems…
Paraphrase
to acknowledge, clarify, summarise, or organise
I heard you say… Is that right?
I understand that you…
So there are two key issues here ____ and ____.
In other words…
Pause
to allow time to think
After asking a question
After receiving a response
Before responding
Building Positive Relationships
A good relationship between coach and teacher is essential for a successful coaching programme.
Active Listening
Pause
Paraphrase
Ask questions
Be interested
Make eye contact
Don’t interrupt
Avoid distraction
Building Positive Relationships
A good relationship between coach and teacher is essential for a successful coaching programme.
Teacher First
Don’t talk about yourself
Let the teacher go first
Change perception of you as an ‘expert’
Make coaching collaborative between coach/teacher.
Building Positive Relationships
A good relationship between coach and teacher is essential for a successful coaching programme.
More tips
Be Visible
Work from a location that encourages informal interactions
Sit with different groups of people
Offer to help
Organise development opportunities
Be Interested
Ask about interests/family and share your own
Be fully present in coversations
Send a getting to know you form
Celebrate birthdays
Celebrate
Celebrate teacher successes regularly
Give shout outs
Share great ideas and initiatives
Celebrate failure - share your own challenges
What a coach can do to positively support teachers
Innovation
Innovation
Supported
Effective
Adopted
Encouraged
Impactful
Empowering
Innovation thrives with adequate resources like technology, facilities, and funding. It should also align with the school's existing systems.
Innovative practices need to be grounded in sound teaching methods and smoothly woven into the curriculum.
Successful innovation needs buy-in and active participation from both teachers and students. It should be user-friendly and adaptable to different learning styles.
A supportive school culture and strong leadership are vital for fostering innovation. This means encouraging calculated risks, providing professional development, and celebrating achievements.
The ultimate aim of innovation is to address student needs and result in improved learning outcomes.
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