During the month of May I applied to become a Google Certified Innovator, and yesterday I got word that I did not make the cut for the Washington, D.C. cohort in August. I have a vision of transforming Social Studies classrooms by utilizing the best technology resources out there and pairing them with innovative instructional strategies. Here's an idea of where I was going with it... There's nothing wrong with having this vision, in fact, it's probably one that I will have for the rest of my career. But, the real task is this... How can I change the world of education by tackling complex opportunities? Innovators will work on a wide variety of projects during their first-year that drive transformation in the people and organizations they’re serving. Projects can be far-reaching or hyper-focused, but should be accessible and/or replicable for other educators. So, I've chosen to fail forward and go back to the drawing board, fine-tuning and expanding on what I really have a passion for. I'll get to experience this firsthand in August when all of our district HS SS classrooms will receive a Chromebook cart. Regardless, of my Google Innovator status, I have big things in store and can't wait to make my vision a reality. Here's to #Syd17
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