Blog Post #1
I believe that actual innovation is the most important part of Rogers' elements of diffusion. Without an innovation, there would be no new idea to practice and communicate with others. This is the catalyst for all of the other diffusion elements. What idea would need to be spread over time within a social system without an innovation? As a faculty, we have implemented many new innovations that align to our School Progress Plan (SPP) over the past few years. Reading, math, and climate have been the main focus of innovations in our building. When the innovation is introduced, it takes time and Professional Development before it is routinized into our daily instruction. Throughout the year, we collect data and refine the innovations as needed so they are successful. When teachers are uncomfortable with the innovation, our S.T.A.T. teacher will help teachers using a variety of methods to influence t...