I believe I am an innovative educator. My passion of integrating technology into instruction has certainly helped in leading to new innovative ways of engaging my students. "Innovation on some level is evolution not revolution. It's the idea of taking something and making it better. It's about deepening and enriching." (Boss, p. 14). This meaning of innovation really resonates with me so much that it is a driving force in my work.
In reading over the section, Innovation Profile, I found many qualities I can relate to as well as some that I need to continue to develop. I believe I am action oriented. I enjoy trying out new tools and rarely like to teach the same thing the same way more than twice. I am a life long learner and am always looking to try something new. This attitude also makes me a risk taker. I know full well that sometimes a new approach/tool/idea may not always be successful. I like to think- what's the worst that can happen? I definitely plan things out as best as I can, but some outcomes you cannot always anticipate. When trying something new it is important to assess how things are going, reflect and regroup. The final quality of the Innovation Profile that I can relate to and view as a strength is helping good ideas grow. Collaboration through social media tools like Twitter connect educators easily more than ever before. By fostering a Professional Learning Network (PLN), collaborative learning opportunities unfold.
One area that I will continue to develop is overcoming obstacles. Bumps in the road are expected, not everything is smooth sailing all the time. Sustaining the momentum of an initiative, unit of study, or project can sometimes be challenging. I need to work on creative ways of overcoming obstacles to avoid conflict.
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