Intentional Innovation: How to Guide Risk-Taking, Build Creative Capacity, and Lead Change [Hardcover]

As the world changes, how do we educate differently so students, teachers, and staff are empowered to thrive in this environment? In this new book from bestselling author A.J. Juliani, youll learn a clear process to guide risk-taking and lead change so you can be intentional about innovation in your classroom, school, and life. Juliani shows why we need intentional innovation and how to implement it effectively using the PLASMA framework:

• What to Praise, Look For, and Assess
• Support What is Different
• Make Time for Creative Work
• Allow for the New and Unknown

Youll also gain insights on celebrating failing and learning, creating conditions for creativity, and leading the change. Whether you are a technology and innovation coach, a teacher, or an administrator, Intentional Innovation will motivate you to take risks, be up to date on the latest research, and manage strong working relationships designed to help students succeed beyond school doors. Its not just about technology for change, but about fostering relationships to motivate, inspire, and challenge us to step out and lead in a future that is exciting and unknown.

Contents

INTRODUCTION

Part I: The Need for Innovation

CHAPTER 1: The Unlearning Cycle

CHAPTER 2: The Science Behind Learning

CHAPTER 3: Inspiring a Generation of Innovators

CHAPTER 4: Why We Need Intentional Innovation

Part 2: A Framework For Innovation

CHAPTER 5: PLlãd