School Counsellor With An Innovator’s Mindset #IMMOOC
- Oct 22, 2016
- 4 min read
Why do I keep learning? I think this sums it up.“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities; in the expert’s mind there are few.” “When the mind is allowed to relax, inspiration often follows… If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything; it is open to everything.” Phil JacksonThe Innovator’s Mindset : Empowering Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity by George Couros is an excellent book for School Counsellors to begin the dialogue of Innovation. Do you have an innovator’s mindset?
This quote is so true . I have been so fortunate to have great ideas and great people find me. Thanks to all of you.
So many amazing School Counsellors that I have met on twitter definitely have an Innovator’s mindset. I believe an innovator’s mindset continues to thrive, learn, reflect and seek out ways to make a difference.
As a School Counsellor with an Innovator’s Mindset Do you?
Start from The Heart
Keep Students At The Centre
Make Sure You are Helpful
Model What You Hope For
Utilize the 5 C’s
Build Relationships
START FROM THE HEART
What are my students strengths?
KEEP STUDENTS AT THE CENTER
Ask yourself:
How is what I am doing by being innovative going to help students or other School Counsellors ( helping other School Counsellors or educators is helping students)
BE HELPFUL
Ask yourself?
How can I help other school counsellors and educators worldwide?
Ask yourself:
How can I become a digital citizen?
What skills do I need to assist me on this journey?
How do I connect with other school counsellors and leaders who are already great digital citizens?
How can I pass on to students what I learn?
The 5 C’sConnectConfidentialityCollaborateCreateCelebrate
Connect
Ask yourself? What are some innovative ways I can connect with other educators?
Confidentiality
Collaborate
Create
Celebrate
Ask yourself: How do I celebrate the work of my students, my colleagues and other school counsellors from across the world?
Build Relationships
Are you truly a relationship builder?
RELATIONSHIP Builders who unleash talent= School Counsellors With An Innovator’s Mindset
How do you unleash the talent of those around you?
How do you create and environment where risks are encouraged ?
How do you share the great work and strengths of others?
Twitter allows School Counsellors to share the great things that students and staff in your schools are doing. Twitter is truly an amazing tool to celebrate and highlight the wonderful works and lives of others. Participating in a MOOC can also have that impact.
Innovation … there is so much more to learn. Wish I had the eloquent words to thank you George Couros for your leadership and your amazing voice. I so appreciate you for writing and sharing The Innovator’s Mindset . It is truly a gift to so many educators from around the world including me. I don’t read many books twice, but yours was worth it to reflect and go deeper.
Thank you George and Katiefor creating such a powerful MOOC for not only school counsellors to enjoy , but for so many other inspirational people from across the world to learn from.
Thank you to all those in #IMMOOC you are amazing and so open to sharing and learning along with me. A special thanks to Emily Clare @eclare_ahs for connecting with me and leading the voxer group. For the fabulous Sheri Edwards who is always inspirational so many thank you’s . To all those who shared their vlogs or blogs or tweets. I am very grateful!
I could not say it any better than Sheila Vick . You should follow her on twitter @sheila_vick. read what she had to say below:
When I reflect on why it has been so great, or what has made it so great, I realize the following:
We have been given a voice in the group.We have had a lot of choice throughout the mooc.We have been given autonomy throughout the mooc.We have networked far and wide and through a variety of platforms.We have built trust within the group which has provided a sense of psychological safety and has encouraged us to share stories and our beliefs.We have been encouraged and empowered.We have taken risks and stepped outside of our comfort zones.There has been dialogue and competitive collaboration.There has been so much reflection.The enthusiasm and energy of the group has been contagious.We have been encouraged to start where we are at.We have shared the experience with many learning leaders.We have been able to feel successful and therefore build confidence and competence.The group has been full of fountains (no drains).There has been a sense of empathy within the group.We have been problem-finders and problem-solvers together.We have created, created, created!… and last but not least, like George, we are a group of Educators AND learners by passion.
If we can provide the above for our school counsellors, teachers and students, they can people with an innovative mindset too!
Won’t you join me in becoming a School Counsellor, educator , leader with an Innovator’s Mindset? I look forward to us collaborating. I love having a beginners mind don’t you? Find out more about IMMOOC here.
*Although not ready for this week throughout this MOOC I have been inspired to create a podcast . I will create one …any #IMMOOC ers want to help me?
To end with I’d like to CELEBRATE a couple of people:
#1 the amazing Erin Mason a true School Counsellor Educator with an Innovator ‘s Mindset … Video #1 below.
#2 My Principal Neil O’Flaherty @neilof12 a true Innovator and the lead learner in the second Video below Bishop Carroll a Self Directed High School In Calgary Alberta. A leader who encourages and supports any and all innovation . I am so fortunate to work alongside you.
#3 Canadian School Counsellors with an Innovator’s Mindset ( too many to mention ). Although many of you are at the beginning stages of twitter I look forward to reading and celebrating all the amazing work you do every day!
#4 YOU thanks for reading along ( if you have read this far) I appreciate you joining me on this #IMMOOC journey.
