Why Implementing an online element into the world of digital-aged students will spark interest on a new level; engaging and enhancing their minds, souls, and productivity to higher levels while breaking boundaries in education. How With help from administration and stakeholders, the online element can be easily integrated creating a learning culture that is advanced and unique prompting students to take ownership in the learning experience while being self-guided, incorporating problem-solving strategies, and utilizing peer collaboration in discussion forums. What Canvas Instructure is a learning management system that inspires students to explore, create, and collaborate while gaining a deeper understanding of content in a way that is stimulating for this technology-driven generation. My "Why" statement creates a sense of urgency by telling my audience (administrators, teachers, parents, students, and the technology department) that the students we are teaching are “techies”. If learning does not involve any technology, it is not fun or meaningful for the student population I have encountered and taught over the past 7 years. There is not a day that goes by when I do not hear, “Can we use our devices on this project or homework assignment?”
I used the words engage and enhance because they promote a feeling of collaboration and growth. The audience must be aware that change is happening and it is for the betterment of our students. Dr. Kotter shows us that by not creating a sense of urgency “we do not have a solid base for people to hear it, want to hear it, or understand it”. When it comes to advancing a student’s education in an exclusive way, administrators, teachers, parents, and even students are open to learning about what plan is being considered for implementation, especially if it has to do with technology. In reviewing Simon Sinek’s TED talk video, we learn that people don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it. He shows us his “golden circle” and explains that companies typically work from the outside in. While organizations know what they do and how they do it, most do not know the why. He goes on to show us how the company Apple works. After understanding how the golden circle worked, it was difficult for me to come up with a "why" that sparked attention while still being inspirational and connecting with the hearts of others. This simple concept of reversing my order of thinking allowed me to dig deep and make an emotional connection with why I needed my innovation plan of incorporating an online learning environment. I felt as though a sense of urgency had been established, and that a connection with my audience's hearts will be made through my Why, How, and What. References K. (2013, August 15). Retrieved January 21, 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Yfrj2Y9IlI&feature=youtu.be S. (2013, September 29). Retrieved January 21, 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sioZd3AxmnE&feature=youtu.be |
Erica RobersonEager learner who loves to challenge the minds of today's youth and figure out ways to keep them interested and engaged in the learning process. Archives
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