Post on 23-Aug-2020
Canadian Accredited Independent Schools
G20 Summit 2016
Justin MedvedDirector of Learning,
Innovation & Technology The York School
@jmedved
Facilitators
Garth NicholsVice-Principal, Student Engagement
& Experiential DevelopmentHavergal College@Think_Teach
10:00 - 10:25 - How does P2051 inform your work?10:20 - 12:00 - Design Thinking for School Innovation12:00 - 1:00 - Lunch1:15 - 3:00 - Design Thinking Share3:00 - 3:45 - Staying Connected
Agenda
"How might CAIS schools ensure their strength and permanence
through academic and business innovation?”
What is innovation?
“Innovation is the process of that realignment through creation and implementation of new ideas that bring value to your school community.”
We needed shared language
RequiresNEW
Business Innovation
Disruptive Architectural/StructuralDisruptive innovation requires a new business model but not necessarily a new academic breakthrough
Areas in which to innovate:Fee and Revenue Creation – pricing strategiesCost reduction - budgeting, cost sharingHuman Capital – # of teachers, structure, leverage (technology), pay scale, benefitsTime, Place, and Space – Efficiencies Partnerships and Sponsorships – Communications, Branding, Marketing – Increase of perceived value
Architectural innovation combines academic and business model innovations
Areas in which to innovate:Time & Space - Where and when we learnProfessional Growth - Learning about learningCurriculum & Programs - What we learnTechnology - Learning toolsStudent Learning Resources - Learning supportCommunity Partnerships - Who we learn withCost (cost sharing, salary, hiring)Revenue Creation: Efficiencies/Partnerships/Sponsorships
LeveragesEXISTINGBusiness
Innovation
Routine Radical
Routine innovation builds on a school’s existing academic model and programme and fits with its existing business model
Areas in which to innovate:Fee and Revenue Creation – pricing strategiesCost reduction - budgeting, cost sharingHuman Capital – # of teachers, structure, leverage (technology), pay scale, benefitsTime, Place, and Space – Efficiencies Partnerships and Sponsorships – Communications, Branding, Marketing – Increase of perceived value
Radical innovation is the polar opposite of disruptive innovation. The innovation relies upon a radical idea in the academic programme.
Areas in which to innovate:Time & Space - Where and when we learnProfessional Growth - Learning about learningCurriculum & Programs - What we learnTechnology - Learning toolsStudent Learning Resources - Learning supportCommunity Partnerships - Who we learn withCost (cost sharing, salary, hiring)Revenue Creation: Efficiencies/Partnerships/Sponsorships
Leverages EXISTING Academic Innovation Requires NEW Academic Innovation
The Process
44 CAIS Leaders from 44 SchoolsAcademic & Business
4 Day Incubator
Academic Innovations
When asked to about opportunities to innovate within the academic programme, Project 2051 participants identified the following opportunities.
● Timetable● Experiential Learning● Project Based Learning● Blended Learning● Personalized Learning● Self-Directed Learning● Learning Environments/Space● Micro-Schools● Assessment ● Professional Development
Business & Operations Innovations
When asked about opportunities to innovate within business and operations, participants identified the following:
● Enrollment management● Tuition● Boards & Governance● Flexible and adaptive financial plans● Partnerships● Expanded course offerings● Human resources dedicated to researching and implementing innovation● Developing a collaborative business culture and exploring shared services● Leveraging technology to reduce costs● Faculty structures and salaries.
Innovation Grants
“When the right person asks
the right question something
amazing happens”
What did the survey data tell us?
What is the single biggest EXTERNAL challenge facing your school today? (May or may not relate to your role)
ReputationPerceived ValueGovernment RegulationFinancial Sustainability
What is the single biggest INTERNAL challenge facing your school today? (May or may not relate to your role)
● Student Wellness balanced against academic excellence
● Staff buy-in around initiatives & change
● Aligning Staff Professional Development with school vision/mission
What current issue most significantly impacts YOUR role? (Where are you spending most of
your time & energy)
● Managing Change● Tension between
academic excellence and student wellness
● Plant and Operations management
What is one opportunity on the horizon that YOUR SCHOOL is planning to take on?
● Managing Change● Tension between
academic excellence and student wellness
In what ways will your school be different 5 years from now?
● Student Wellness● Truly Global School● Expanded curricular
offerings
Structured Discussion on Results
In one sentence…….what is the biggest tension that exists in your school?
Ex: Academic excellence vs Student wellness
Design Thinking Leaders
Foundations for success
How Might We?
Step in the shoes of each stakeholder and view the challenge from their perspective.
Consider all possible solutions.
Share your prototype with another group and the facilitators for feedback. What new insights and ideas do they bring?
Draw and visualize your solution. Reference back to your Define and Empathize stages. Use the back of the sheet if you need more space to express your idea.
Roles: 1)Timekeeper2)Student lens3)Staff lens4) Parent Lens5) Other lens?
Clearly define the challenge taking all perspectives into account
How might we….???
http://www.designthinkingforeducators.com/
The slides available @
http://tiny.cc/g20
Creative Confidence
http://www.designkit.org/mindsets/
Let’s get into groups
Your Name
One question have about it?
Design Thinking Challenges
Option # 1 Option # 2 Option # 3 Option # 4
How might we... How might we... How might we... How might we...
prepare and develop our teachers to best implement our
support a culture of student wellness and...
innovate in school programming to become a...
work within Government constraints to best..
Strategic Plan Maintain Academic Rigor
Truly Global School
Ensure Sustainability
Step in the shoes of each stakeholder and view the challenge from their perspective.
Consider all possible solutions.
Share your prototype with another group and the facilitators for feedback. What new insights and ideas do they bring?
Draw and visualize your solution. Reference back to your Define and Empathize stages. Use the back of the sheet if you need more space to express your idea.
Roles: 1)Timekeeper2)Student lens3)Staff lens4) Parent Lens5) Other lens?
Clearly define the challenge taking all perspectives into account
How might we….???
Empathize
Step in the shoes of each stakeholder and view the challenge from their perspective.
What does this challenge look like, sound like, feel like from each point of view? (Student, Teacher, Parent, Admin, Alunmi)
How are the stakeholders impacted if change happens, and if it does not?
15 min
Define
Clearly define the challenge taking all perspectives into account
What language needs clarification?
What concepts need to be clarified?
Confirm or edit your original “How might we” question
10 min
Design Thinking Challenges
Option # 1 Option # 2 Option # 3 Option # 4
How might we... How might we... How might we... How might we...
prepare and develop our teachers to best implement our
support a culture of student wellness and...
innovate in school programming to become a...
work within Government constraints to best..
Strategic Plan Maintain Academic Rigor
Truly Global School
Ensure Sustainability
Ideate
Embracing Ambiguity
HOW MIGHT WE design a solution that meets the needs of the stakeholders?
● Crazy 4s Protocol - think creatively, think boldly, think divergently● Don't throw out any ideas!● What can be learned from the outlier solutions?
1) Individual2) Partner Pitch - “And what else?” - “Which stakeholder would
agree? “Which stakeholder would disagree?”3) Group Share and synthesis
Generate four WILD ideasUsing the paper provided draw 4 WILD ideas that could potentially solve your challenge.
Step in the shoes of each stakeholder and view the challenge from their perspective.
Consider all possible solutions.
Share your prototype with another group and the facilitators for feedback. What new insights and ideas do they bring?
Draw and visualize your solution. Reference back to your Define and Empathize stages. Use the back of the sheet if you need more space to express your idea.
Roles: 1)Timekeeper2)Student lens3)Staff lens4) Parent Lens5) Other lens?
Clearly define the challenge taking all perspectives into account
How might we….???
Prototype
ITERATE
Draw and visualize your solution. Reference back to your Define and Empathize stages. Use the back of the sheet if you need more space to express your idea.
1) Individual Prototype - 5 min2) Group Iteration - 10 min 3) Consensus and collection of best ideas - 10 min4) Build final solution (chart paper) - 10 min
PrototypeHow might we…..?
Test & Reflect
PrototypeHow might we…..?
● Build final solution (chart paper) - 20 min● Pitch your solution to the other groups● Use clear language● Visuals are a must - ● Stay focused but broad - don’t get mired in the details
How might we…..?
Gallery Walk / ShareHow might we…..?
● One thing that surprised you● One thing that you learned● One thing that you will take back
Design Thinking Applied to G20
“How might we continue the G20 conversation throughout the year and further strengthen our community?”
What went well?LOVED getting togetherDeputees talking to deptuteesHaving heads in the room has been valuable (mentors)Practical in nature - hands onSport - this is a MUST !!! -
Room for ImprovementClarity on the point of the G20 - Is innovation our mandate? - YES!Innovation is the mandate for the deputy heads and to be accountable for the at innovation
What changes/additions would you have made to the last five days?Opportunity to see schools/classrooms/learning in action - Use of the pre-data to build the programme - Survey was appreciated
How might we remain connected?We need a linkedin group (works for China)
Step in the shoes of each stakeholder and view the challenge from their perspective.
Consider all possible solutions.
Share your prototype with another group and the facilitators for feedback. What new insights and ideas do they bring?
Draw and visualize your solution. Reference back to your Define and Empathize stages. Use the back of the sheet if you need more space to express your idea.
Roles: 1)Timekeeper2)Student lens3)Staff lens4) Parent Lens5) Other lens?
Clearly define the challenge taking all perspectives into account
How might we….???
Name:
Set one goal for who and when you will connect back with this community.
Set one innovation goal for you and your context.
Continuing the P2051 Conversation
http://www.cais.ca/research/2051-project