014: Unlock Innovation in an Hour

Posted on July 15, 2015 by John Linney

In this episode

Many talk about the importance of freeing teachers and students to be innovative, but how do we do it? Stop struggling with students’ personal technology and motivation. Learn to create time to fuel creativity and boost passion for teaching and learning in this interview with innovation expert Don Wettrick.

About today’s guest

Don Wettrick is an Innovation Specialist at Noblesville High School, near Indianapolis, IN. He is the author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level.” He is a high school teacher, educational and innovation consultant & speaker, and host of InnovatED on Bam Radio. Don is passionate about working with adults and students to bring innovation and collaboration skills into education.

Recommended Resources:

• Tina Selig, “Connect & Collect Session” – http://ecorner.stanford.edu/authorMaterialInfo.html?mid=2778
• “Pure Genius: Building a culture of innovation and taking 20% time to the next level,” By Don Wettrick

Guest Links

• www.theinnovationteacher.com
• Daniel Pink Ted Talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_on_motivation?language=en
• Twitter: #20time and #geniushour

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