Innovator's Mindset MOOC & D68 IU
Online PD from "Principal of Change" & author George Couros
NOTE: we must have at least 10 people registered to offer this as an IU course.
Past IMMOOC staff can take the course again for 1/2 credit or 1/2 pay!
Starting NEXT MONDAY September 25! Virtual PD Course Based on The Innovator's Mindset
A "MOOC" is a massive online open course made available online to a wide variety of participants.
Interactive Learning - All Online!
...AND Rachel is very excited for math guru Jo Boaler during the opening week!
Breakdown of the Work Involved
- Weekly YouTube Live sessions at 7PM (times may vary during the week; 6 total).
- Weekly Twitter chat every Thursday night at 8PM (starting Thurs, 9/28!).
- Weekly Blogging reflection on new learning OR application to teaching and learning OR on an idea that takes you beyond the book OR your next steps to implement in your practice, etc. You will have to respond with comments to at least two other posts by your colleagues.
- Weekly Readings following the chapters/4 parts of the book Innovator's Mindset
- Face to Face 1 hour reflection meeting Tues Nov. 7th 4:30-5:30 in the PDC.
NOTE: No credit will be provided or pay unless every aspect is complete including participating in the final face to face day. If you miss this final day, you will have to have an alternate follow up.
Here's What You Need to Do
If you are interested in joining, please do the following:
- Buy a copy of “The Innovator’s Mindset“. They will have a “selfie challenge” coming soon so get your book as soon as you can so you can win a prize for the draw.
- Sign up for the course
- Get your blog ready to go! (I suggest blogger, weebly, edublogs.org or wordpress.com)
- Share that you are joining to the #IMMOOC hashtag on Twitter and share this link for others to sign up.
- Join the Facebook group.
If you miss the original YouTube Live session, you will be able to watch the recorded version or listen to the podcast.
Our district will also use the hashtag #IMMOOCin68!
About the author & a few featured speakers
George Couros: Host
Jo Boaler: 9/25
Alice Keeler: 10/4
Tara & Katie Martin: 10/10
Patrick Larkin: 10/18
Dwight Carter: 10/24
Kayla Delzer: 11/1
Buy the Book Asap
Tarah Tesmer: your D68 IU facilitator
Woodridge 68 IU - First Time IMMOOC Staff
- 1 Internal University credit will be presented to all who successfully complete the course requirements.
What is the cost for those who want to attend for Internal University credit?
- $110 per person per credit hour
How many CPDUs will I receive?
- 16 hours of CPDUs will be available
Can I get paid the hourly rate if I want to attend but don't want Internal University credit?
- Staff choosing not to receive credit will be paid $14 per hour for each of the 16 hours of the course requirements at the conclusion of the course.
Woodridge 68 IU - Returning IMMOOC Staff
- 1/2 Internal University credit will be presented to all who successfully complete the course requirements.
What is the cost for those who want to attend for Internal University credit?
- $55 per person per 1/2 credit hour
How many CPDUs will I receive?
- 8 hours of CPDUs will be available
Can I get paid the hourly rate if I want to attend but don't want Internal University credit?
- Staff choosing not to receive credit will be paid $14 per hour for the 8 hours of the course requirements at the conclusion of the course.
Who should take this course?
- You are a teacher who wants to create relevant learning experiences and help students develop the skills they need to be successful.
- You are a school leader - at any level - and want to help students and educators become their personal best.
- You are a superintendent, district administrator, or principal who wants to empower your staff to create a culture of innovation.