WEP 0004: Creating an Innovative Classroom: An Interview with Don Wettrick
Wired Educator · Kelly Croy
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Show Notes
Kelly Croy interviews teacher and author Don Wettrick about his book Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level. Don offers great insight to how you can truly create a culture of innovation in your classroom. Don talks about how the idea for his book and creating an innovative classroom all began, and outlines steps you can take and identifies obstacles to avoid. Don states, "There is a big difference between consumers and producers. Genius hour is time to produce."
Have you thought about writing and publishing your own book?
Would you like to speak at conferences and educational events?
Mentioned in the podcast:
Daniel H. Pink's book: Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
A.J. Juliani's Inquiry and Innovation in the Classroom: Using 20% Time, Genius Hour, and PBL to Drive Student Success (Eye on Education)
Brain Rules by Dr. John Medina
Hero of a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
The iPhone and iPad app: Voxer
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