WEP 0025: The Innovator’s Mindset, An Interview with George Couros

An Interview with George Couros

Kelly interviews George Couros, author of the book The Innovator’s Mindset: Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity.

George Couros is a leading educator in the area of innovative leadership, teaching, and learning. He has worked with all levels of school–from K-12 as a teacher and technology facilitator, school and district administrator, and is the author of the book The Innovator’s Mindset; Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity. He is one of education’s most sought after speakers, and speaks on the topic of innovative student learning and engagement and has worked with schools and organizations around the globe. George is also the creator of connectedprincipals.com, an initiative that brings educators and leaders together from around the world to create powerful learning opportunities for students.

In the pre-roll Kelly talks about his students building books using MacBooks and iBooks Author, iPads and Book Creator, and Comic Life software by Plasq.

Also mentioned in this podcast:

George Couros’s book: The Innovator’s Mindset: Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity
George’s website: http://connectedprincipals.com
Jim Harmon’s book: Through Students Eyes
Reshan Richards’s book: Blending Leadership
Book Creator
Comic Life

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Order George Couros’s book: The Innovator’s Mindset: Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity

 

WEP 0004: Creating an Innovative Classroom: An Interview with Don Wettrick

Kelly Croy interviews teacher and author Don Wettrick about his book Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level. Don offers great insight to how you can truly create a culture of innovation in your classroom. Don talks about how the idea for his book and creating an innovative classroom all began, and outlines steps you can take and identifies obstacles to avoid. Don states, “There is a big difference between consumers and producers. Genius hour is time to produce.”

Have you thought about writing and publishing your own book?

Would you like to speak at conferences and educational events?

Mentioned in the podcast:

Don’s book: Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level.

Daniel H. Pink’s book: Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

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A.J. Juliani’s Inquiry and Innovation in the Classroom: Using 20% Time, Genius Hour, and PBL to Drive Student Success (Eye on Education) 

Brain Rules by Dr. John Medina

Hero of a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The iPhone and iPad app: Voxer

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