Are You Reading, Take the L.E.A.P. Ignite a Culture of Innovation? Download the Free Discussion Guide!
Are You Ready to L.E.A.P.?
I am so excited that you have joined in and are ready to reimagine learning with me. Take the L.E.A.P. Ignite a Culture of Innovation is intended to inspire and support you to take steps that will grow us beyond a traditional education system. Students need to explore, inquire, and unleash creative thinking. Let’s start now to plant seeds of innovation with authentic learning experiences so our students will be equipped with future ready skills.
Our schools ought to be places where students explore, inquire, and unleash creative thinking within a supportive, collaborative environment. Too often, however, they feel more like factories that demand compliance and uniformity—a reality that stifles innovation and leaves students ill-equipped for their futures. The good news is that together, we can help change that as we reimagine learning by sparking curiosity, inspiring creativity, and promoting student agency. Together we can challenge conventional thinking and create the conditions that empower meaningful learning. We can create the #LEAPeffect in our schools by using the acronym as a guiding light.
L.uminous Culture—Shine a light on every individual’s creative potential.
E.mpowered Learning—Encourage students to take ownership of their education.
A.uthenticity in Learning—Tap into passions to create relevant learning experiences.
P.otential Soars—Ignite a movement of inspired, confident learners.
About the Discussion Guide:
This guide was developed to help organize your thoughts when making connections between your personal experiences, my stories, and your takeaways. It was intentionally developed to excite both sides of your brain from concrete, logical thoughts to unleashing creative notions as you read. Start with the focus question before you read the chapter to stimulate and frame your thinking.
Additional Sections to Promote Thinking & Reflection:
-Brilliant Brainstorms – A place to jot down your thoughts you’d like to share.
-Points to Ponder – Reflection questions to push your boundaries.
-My sentence – The one thought, concept, or idea that resonated with you.
-My word – The one word that spotlights your learning from each chapter.
-Immediate Inspiration – Challenge yourself to immediately put something into practice.
-I wonder – Your wonders or questions you have after reading the chapter.
I am so excited for you to utilize this resource with your book study groups and hope that you’ll share your thoughts and insights along the way! Together, let’s Take the L.E.A.P.!
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
-Mark Twain
