The Innovator's Mindset

Carol Dweck’s work has focused on the ideas of “fixed” and “growth” mindset, yet educators will need to go a step further with these notions to create the learning opportunities that our students and schools deserve. We need to focus not only on what we know, but on what we do with what we know.

In this keynote, George Couros will discuss the idea and characteristics of “The Innovator’s Mindset” (as discussed in the book of the same title), and share powerful examples of why this is so crucial for all educators.

His presentations are known to be emotional and humorous, while pushing your thinking. This keynote will definitely connect to your heart first, in a way that will stay with you long after the presentation.

Leading Innovative Teaching and Learning

Although schools are moving forward, change is always something that many struggle with. Focusing on an innovator’s mindset and our “why”, this workshop is meant for leaders to help others within their organizations not only accept change, but also embrace it, to create better, powerful learning opportunities for our learners.

It is not focused on the “how to” of technology, but examines more the conversations to help staff move forward in a way that makes them feel excited as well as feel supported in their journey.

*Please bring your laptop to this workshop.

Target Audience: K-12, all educators and administrators

Continuum Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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