Missional Moonshots: Insight and Inspiration for Educational Innovation

Bull, Bernard D.

ISBN 10: 1936830868 / ISBN 13: 9781936830862

Published by Athanatos Publishing Group, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Missional Moonshots: Insight and Inspiration for Educational Innovation
• Publisher: Athanatos Publishing Group
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1936830868
• ISBN 13: 9781936830862
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

"Missional Moonshots" is a source of insight and inspiration for educators, academic leaders, instructional designers, educational technology coaches, educational entrepreneurs, policymakers and anyone else who wants to pursue educational innovation that is rooted in mission, vision, and core values. This book includes a collection of chapters that are brief, to the point and discuss topics such as the traits of innovative schools and their leaders, the difference between trend chasing and high-impact innovation, overcoming common barriers to educational innovation, building a compelling case for a new educational product or service, why and how people adopt new innovations, where and how to start with educational innovation, and the multiple futures of education. Expect to be challenged, inspired, and further equipped to pursue mission-minded innovations that matter. Dr. Bernard Bull is Assistant Vice President of Academics and Associate Professor of Education at Concordia University Wisconsin. He is also co-founder of Birdhouse Learning Labs. He is a frequent keynote speaker and consultant on topics related to educational innovation and entrepreneurship, futures in education, self-directed learning, learning experience design, and the intersection of education and digital culture.

About the Author

Dr. Bernard Bull is an educational entrepreneur, professor, University administrator, writer, designer, applied researcher, futurist, consultant, and frequent keynote speaker. Much of his work focuses on educational innovation and entrepreneurship, futures in education, self-directed learning, agency and education, assessment innovation, digital badges, learning experience design, open learning pathways, alternative education, blended and online learning, and the intersection of education and digital culture. He is also co-founder of Birdhouse Learning Lab, an organization committed to support, celebrate and create unconventional education solutions.