1. Creating Innovators by: Tony Wagner
Chapters 5 and 6
November 4, 2015
Dr. Dale Ellis

2. The Learning Problem
Schooling is supposed to lead to Information Transfer (Traditional Model)
We need to move to Information Utilization, Manipulation, and Engagement
Information Growth is such that “WE WILL NEVER COVER IT ALL”
What you know is not as important as WHAT YOU CAN DO with what you know
Skills, Skills, Skills

3. Table Time
With the information learned in Chapters 5 and 6, please answer the following questions with your table group:
What challenges must we overcome to become a school system that values and nurtures innovation in both our teaching staff and in our students?
What would a quick 5-step deployment plan to overcome those challenges look like?
What can we do to overcome fear of failure?
What are YOU waiting for?

5. Conclusion
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