"Innovate Inside the Box builds upon the big ideas and framework in
Innovator's Mindset, but goes much deeper. As a Teacher-Librarian
who supports many subject areas, I appreciate the many practical
takeaways, ideas, and classroom examples grounded in Universal
Design for Learning which can be found throughout, but especially
in Part 2. I also really love how the authors' voices and
experiences are complementary and yet very different. Innovate
Inside the Box is an absolute must read." Jennifer Casa-Todd,
Teacher-Librarian and author of Social LEADia"Innovate Inside the
Box is the missing link between what people think innovation in the
classroom is and what it can actually be. As a principal, I watch
my teachers struggle with our expectations are for our students,
inside a system that we all see the flaws in, but are still yet
measured, evaluated, and judged by. Teachers know that they can do
better by kids, but they don't necessarily know where to start. The
not knowing how to do both, meeting the expectations of our current
environment but also challenge and motivate our students is
answered within this book. Instead of seeing those as two
absolutes, Couros and Novak provide powerful examples of "and".
Using the examples and allowing the discussion questions to guide
you down the path that Innovators Mindset started...Innovate Inside
the Box will be what allows everyone to win, but most especially,
our students."
Amber Teamann, Principal, Wylie ISDGeorge's first book, The
Innovator's Mindset. I had never read a professional development
book that made me feel like I was having a conversation with the
author. I had never read a book that was as interactive and had me
researching people and ideas as George shared them. Innovate Inside
the Box takes the ideas in The Innovator's Mindset and expands on
them by providing actionable ideas we can take and apply inside our
own educational boxes. Katie Novak is an expert in Universal Design
for Learning and the strategies she shares to make sure we are
empowering all learners is a great compliment to George's message.
Katie and George show us that the path to empowered learners starts
with strong, positive relationships but that is the floor, not the
ceiling, and the sky is the limit when we consciously plan for the
needs of our learners."
Allyson Apsey, Elementary Principal and author of Through the Lens
of Serendipity"This book is so much more than a tool for educators!
It speaks to the essence of truly helping individuals. Whether
you're a student, teacher, specialist, principal, or does work in
any capacity with students, it shares the importance of
relationships and how this variable benefits all in the learning
environment." Vincent Taylor, Author of "If Instruction Isn't
Engaging, I Quit" and Academic Coach at Cedar Hills Elementary"It's
not often you can find a book that pulls at both your intellect and
emotion. The stories of triumph and struggle mixed with the push
every educator needs to enhance learning in their particular area
for all makes Innovate Inside the Box an instant classic in my
eyes. It reminds everyone that whatever role you play in working
with students, you have a tremendous impact on learning AND lives.
We need educators. We need them to feel valued. We need them to
keep learning. We need them to understand that it's ok not to be
perfect and when they feel empowered to grow, they will. Innovate
Inside the Box will help them get there."
Joe Sanfelippo, PhD, Superintendent, Author, Speaker
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