Words have a lasting impact. We often hear the phrase, “Actions speak louder than words.” Body language and tone of voice are just as impactful as words.

By creating a visual representation of my innovation proposal, I hope to convey the importance of changing our learning approach in our Algebra 1 classrooms. The goal is for my audience, my administrators, my department chair, and the school community, to realize my sincere intentions of providing the most beneficial classroom environment for our learners. The opportunity that a flipped classroom will afford the students to find their voice and ownership.

The point of view that I must take with my media plea is one of our community. Here are some questions I need to answer:

• Will the benefits go beyond our Algebra I classrooms?
• How can this model’s employment inspire educators in other subject and content areas?
• How will I support those joining in my vision?
• Where do my colleagues stand in their comfort level of technology in the classroom?
• What does the teacher’s role look like? What does the student’s role look like?
• How do we ensure the success of a blended learning model?
• Do we need to utilize other models and create a hybrid model of our own?
• What support do I need to implement and ensure the success of my innovation project?

I think my words and research will help me do this, but I have to convince my audience that I truly BELIEVE it is a necessary change for ultimately the whole of our school community. This is the most important piece of my proposal, my belief. With that mindset, I do not see how we can fail!

References

Crucial Learning. (2015, January 5). How to change people who don’t want to change | The Behavioral Science Guys [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ACi-D5DI6A&feature=youtu.be

Words, P. O. (2010, February 23). The power of words [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzgzim5m7oU&feature=youtu.be