Expanding Innovation in International Schools w/ John Burns

Unleashing creativity often means tapping into the untapped - the minds within our school communities. How can we foster innovation in education and provide time for teams to check in, grow their ideas, and celebrate their work?  Join us in our thought-provoking conversation with John Burns as we explore expanding innovation in international schools. John is the Chief Innovation Officer for International School Services, focusing on sparking and scaling innovation in schools. We kick off the episode with factors to consider while scaling innovation in their field of education, strategies to foster creativity amongst students & stakeholders, and methods for facilitating collaboration. Moreover, we delve into the role of AI in education, more so Chat GPT,  potential strengths and threats, and teachers' perspectives regarding the use of Chat GPT in schools. Tune in for more insights! Timestamps [03:35] Introducing the guest John Burns [04:45] Where John got his innovation influence from [06:28] Fundamental principles or factors when an educational institution is considering scaling innovation in their field of education [08:51] Strategies that encourage creativity amongst students & stakeholders [14:25] Effective methods for facilitating collaboration among education stakeholders [19:26] Role of AI, specifically chat GPT, in education and its potential impact [27:26] Teachers' perspective regarding the use of Chat GPT in schools [29:53] How to connect with John Burns Quotes “Innovation is the practical execution to revive value.”  “Scaling successful initiatives is often challenging, but design thinking is a process that can help us understand the user needs and develop innovative solutions.” Let’s Connect Connect with John Burns on; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnburns4/?originalSubdomain=au Email: [email protected] Connect with Dr. Dana Specker Watts on; Twitter:  https://twitter.com/teachwatts Connect with Mike Pierre on; Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ayitis_SigmaMan More resources Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 22-23. Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative   Head over to https://seniaacademy.org/link/0S40Ne to check out inclusion education practices for individuals with disabilities and ensure their potential is fully maximized. Please visit inspirecitizens.org to register for the Global Citizenship  Are you looking forward to a successful career to teach anywhere in the world? Head over to https://moreland.edu/ for online innovative education programs.