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The Innovator’s Mindset consists of eight characteristics. I used Bitmojis of myself and some emojis to create the graphic describing the eight characteristics. I also used Picollage to compose my graphic. The first characteristic of The Innovator’s Mindset is empathetic. This is how we understand our students and differentiate our instruction as educators to best meet each students need in the classroom. The best example I saw on the blog was that we must put ourselves in each student’s shoes. If we do not understand our students and the way they each learn, we cannot provide the best learning environment for each student. The second characteristic is being a problem finder or problem solver. We as educators start with a question, not an answer according to the text and the blog. This is what creates a great mindset for educators as we drive our instruction for each student. The third characteristic of The Innovator’s Mindset is being a risk taker. Always be willing to try new teaching methods or drive instruction differently for each student. Some students learned a concept a certain and next year that same style might not be as beneficial. Always be willing to take risks as an educator to best meet each student’s needs in the classroom. Do not get stuck on “best practices;” be willing to try other methods. The fourth characteristic is networked. Always be willing to collaborate with other colleagues about instructional materials and lessons for students. I love the quote, “sometimes the best professional development is the educator next door.” I actually used the string phone with the can as an image because other teachers are never far away from you. Always be willing to ask for advice. It is awesome when educators can work together to plan for all students for their success. The fifth characteristic is observant. Be an observer. Watch how students learn and meet the needs. The blog mentioned “Wisdom is all around; just look for it.” I love that. It stood out to me because as educators, we should be looking for ways to best serve our students. Always watch and look for opportunities to better guide instructional planning for students so they can gain knowledge from the material presented in the best way for them. The sixth characteristic is creators. Take an idea and put it into action. This is the best way to create a positive learning environment for the students. Learn what the student needs to be successful and create a way for the students to express their understanding. The seventh characteristic is resilient. Admit when something did not go as planned and bounce back from it. Understand that not everything that is put into play will work out as the educator planned it. On George Couros’s Twitter he posted an image and it says, “Trust your struggle.” We all have them. Just own it and learn from it. The last characteristic is reflection. Ask yourself what worked? What did not work? The blog and the book mention questions like these on how to reflect on the delivery of the lesson. If students are reaching mastery, move on to a new concept and spiral back to it at another date. If it is not working, reflect on how to make the instruction better to meet each student’s needs. These are the eight characteristics of The Innovator’s Mindset.

References:
 Twitter: @gcouros
Blog: https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/4783
The Innovator’s Mindset by George Couros pg.45-58

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