Before reading this book, I never really considered innovation as a critical skill. Maybe I didn’t know fully understand the definition, which impeded my ability to recognize it’s value. Tony Wagner has changed my view on the subject. Innovation truly is an essential skill, especially with the innovation-driven economy of the 21st century. The most successful and influential people in the last century were all innovators: Walt Disney, Steven Spielberg, John Lennon, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Mark Zuckerberg, etc. The list could go on for pages but I think you get the point. So now that we know innovation is key, how can we cultivate it? Wagner asserts that we can through play, passion, and purpose. Wagner makes this case through a series of stories about young innovators. In all cases, at least one adult in their lives nurtured their creativity. Many of these innovatives had supportive parents. But what struck me is that each of these young innovators had at least one influential teacher who engaged their passions. This book is a great read for educators and parents alike. I highly recommend it to all and am proud to display it on my teacher’s bookshelf. Chapter 5 –
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May 2016
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