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For the last several weeks, I have been learning a great deal about facilitating change in an organization. The book Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change (Grenny, 2013) has been helpful an understanding the steps that I will need to take in order to help implement my project successfully. Begin with the needed get very clear about the desired result I was looking to achieve. In this case my goal is that by December 2019 at least 25% of the teachers on my campus will be implementing some type of computational thinking activity as a part of the learning in a project. I can’t just jump right in with a project and goal. Everyone’s first reaction is going to be to push back and avoid it. I have to start with the “Why”.
Going back to my earlier post [link] where I outlined the Why, How, and What of my innovation project, you can see the reasoning behind starting from why. For the teachers were going to begin by talking about the need for building resilience and confidence in learners. This is an entry point that teachers can understand, they believe in, and see value in. It’s at this point that the vital behaviors I have listed out we’ll begin to have an impact. To help support that, teachers need to see evidence of this process and its effects outside of their classroom. This will help others see the work and be more open to joining in. It will also keep reinforcing the work that the current teachers are doing. It’s part of that peer influence. By getting influencers on board I will also give myself a better chance of success. The influencers I’ve listed out here are ones to help carry on the work and are a part of the infrastructure of implementing the work. In addition, I’ve been carefully selecting the first teachers I’m working with. They have various roles on the campus including department chair and team lead. More importantly, these teachers our “Opinion Leaders.” The other teachers in the building respect their opinion and listen to them. Having them be a part the growth faces of the project is critical.
We believe that developing stronger problem-solving skills gives students the tools to become more confident and resilient learners. We embed computational thinking learning targets into projects that are clearly identified for learners We will develop strong 21st-century skills into all classes that allow students to transfer learning to any situation
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About 5304This is my fifth course in the Lamar University Digital Leading and Learning program. I am now working on how to create the change in my school to facilitate the successful completion and longevity of my project. ArchivesCategories
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