Following the first innovation session I was unsure how I was going to incorporate Twitter into my personal and professional life. I had to think about whether or not I could really see myself using it and if it was something that was meaningful to me. After some time I realized I had to shift my thinking about innovation. Innovation is not just technology or more specifically Twitter. Innovation is about change, alteration, revolution and transformation.                                                                     

I had already begun to think about the physical environment of my classroom and how it was fostering student growth. So, rather than adding another piece of reflection to my teaching practice I started to think about how the physical environment was promoting innovation. I arranged and presented furniture in a different way, allowed students to have more choice in the physical space and brought items from home into the classroom. I think this is the most authentic first step in promoting a culture of innovation in my classroom. My hope is that students will begin to see the many different uses for everyday items.

Stacey Stone
Pinkham School

Cluster 2010