(2017-07-06) Juliani The Real Problem With Innovation In Education Is Time

A.J. Juliani: The Real Problem with Innovation in Education is Time (School Reform)

As teachers, our time is a precious resource, but too often I’ll see my colleagues working 80–90 hours per week.

In fact, as I talk to teachers around the country, and I hear from teachers in my own district, the number one issue that is raised when thinking about implementing design thinking, starting with project-based learning, jumping into Genius Hour, or using authentic assessments is time

Here’s where Angela Watson and the 40HTW Club provide a practical step-by-step solution to productivity and time for teachers.

Debunking the Myths and Biggest Questions

Myth #1: My time problems stem from district demands—how could the club help?

The club will challenge you to rethink commonly-held assumptions about what you “have to do” as a teacher

Myth #2: Is my principal going to be okay with me reducing my workload?

over 85% of members surveyed said they felt that the club had made them a better teacher

When you see the work my students did with 20% time and Genius Hour, Design Thinking, and Empower—it is due in part to the time that was freed up from the daily grind of teaching.