Playing with Purpose
A little while ago The Shift wrote about the Three (Silent) P’s of Innovation . Simply put they are Permission: educators need to feel that they have the permission to try something new Protection: innovators should feel that they are protected if something goes sideways Policy: people need assistance in navigating the policies that may slow down innovation We’ve worked within these three P’s for the past year, mostly helping to convince others that they do indeed have the permission to try, fail and learn. Innovation is a part of the Halton District School Boards Improvement Plan, so teachers should feel that they are protected when trying something new. As well, administrators and IPLs are well versed in assisting teachers when navigating through the relevant policies. But something was missing from the three P’s and we’ve recently realized what that is: play. Students, teachers, administrators, support staff should all feel as excited for Monday morning as t...