Ready, Set, Fail! Using risk-taking and Failure to Unlock Creativity
Carl Hooker has spent the past 24 years in education as a teacher and administrator focused on the thoughtful integration of technology and innovation in schools. He consults for multiple districts across the country and is a frequent speaker at state and national events. He’s also a 7-time author, 5-time podcast host, advisor to multiple ed tech companies, and National Faculty Emeritus for Future Ready Schools. Carl is also the co-founder of K12Leaders.com – A social media platform made by educators for educators. Check out his latest book Ready, Set, FAIL! which focuses on unlocking creativity and innovation in schools. Follow him on twitter @mrhooker and check out his blog at HookedOnInnovation.com
Ready, Set, Fail! Using risk-taking and Failure to Unlock Creativity (Carl Hooker)
Our schools have traditionally existed to teach students conformity and compliance. How do we create a space where students create innovative ideas to solve the problems of tomorrow? Risk-taking and embracing failure can be great ways to stimulate creativity in the classroom. During this very interactive session based on the best selling book Ready, Set, FAIL!, we’ll discuss the science behind failure and the roadblocks to creativity. After all, It’s not how you fall down, it’s how you get back up!
