Using Entrepreneurship as a Model to Teach Next Generation Innovation and Leadership Mark Lang Charter Partners Institute
Entrepreneurship Education BusinessCreative (1) Learn about business (2) Financial literacy (3) Self discipline (1)Practice business (2)Develop leadership Initiative Innovation (3)Stimulate entrepreneurship ©2011 Charter Partners Institute
Today’s complexity is expected to rise, and more than half of CEOs doubt their ability to manage it. Creativity is the most important leadership quality. © 2011 Charter Partners Institute
Can innovation be taught? No, but it can be learned! ©2011 Charter Partners Institute
Traditional Business Development ©2011 Charter Partners Institute
Innovative Business Development ©2011 Charter Partners Institute
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A Sushi FUSION Experience Fresh, quickly prepared sushi roll Quick fresh healthy food Choice Fuses American food with exotic Japanese cooking © 2011 Charter Partners Institute
Creating memorable events and expressions Full provider of artistic services DJ, Art/Web Design, Photography, Music Production Great experience Best quality at affordable price © 2011 Charter Partners Institute Fresh Productions
Web site to discover & share new music Social, gaming, music make entertaining Personalized for user Artists control own content © 2011 Charter Partners Institute
An edible adhesive strip to hold messy food such as tacos and wraps Different flavors, from hidden to standing out Size variants, from thin rolls to paper-sized sheets Food Tape © 2011 Charter Partners Institute
FREEDOM OF ARTS! PROBLEM: Disconnected teens get in trouble SOLUTION: Place to show artistic talents and build community: Art Gallery – Clean Night Club © 2011 Charter Partners Institute
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Keys to Teaching Innovation Student directed (for student, not teacher) Idea or problem Team Idea or issue student is passionate about Push to innovate Guide and reinforce through innovation process © 2011 Charter Partners Institute
Signals of Success Learners take ownership of the learning Self directed Passionate Stop looking up answers and start innovating © 2011 Charter Partners Institute
Collaborative Innovation Creative Problem Solving Problem Solving/ Critical Thinking Divergent Thinking Analysis Application Facts & Formulas Self Defined PBL Integrative PBL Assignments/ PBL Drill Memorize Human Performance Model ThinkingPerformanceLearning CognitiveRoteEmotionSubconscious ©2011 Charter Partners Institute Extrinsic Intrinsic Motivation
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Benefits of Learning Approach Highly engaging Students learn about themselves Students develop confidence to initiate and lead Students think differently (innovative) Students absorb the innovation process © 2011 Charter Partners Institute
Charter Partners Institute Teaching Innovation and Leadership for the 21 st Century (1)Adapt CPI experience to traditional high school environment (2)Develop curriculum and professional development for traditionally educated teachers to implement (3)Leverage approach to transform education © 2011 Charter Partners Institute
Join us as we leverage innovation and leadership to transform education. Charter Partners Institute Project Update Blogs: Online Community of Practice: © 2011 Charter Partners Institute Mark Lang
Longitudinal Study of Divergent Thinking Fraction Scoring at Genius Level (1600 Children) Age 3 – 598% Age 8 – 1032% Age 14 – 1510% Age 25+ 2% (200,000 adults) Breakpoint and Beyond: Mastering the Future Today George Land and Beth Jarman (1998) ©2011 Charter Partners Institute
Education That Engages and Transforms eVenture Student Comments “I have been to other programs where I learned about entrepreneurship, but this experience was completely different because we had to figure everything out in our own way.” “Combining engaging hands-on activities within a fun environment was an extremely effective way to learn the ins and outs of business and entrepreneurship.” “You come to realize that ‘limits’ are only what you set them to be.” “You learn about successes and failures, and that you have to keep going.” “I came for an interesting class, but afterward I realized that we were actually going to do something I never thought I could do.” © 2011 Charter Partners Institute