Creative Excellence

Creativity at HHS

The Maker Movement- A portal of possibility: article filed PDF in DOCS  folder PD resources

• can do attitudes
• messy, collaborative
• more affordable technologies, eg:3-D printers

Most important is the "maker-mindset"; not following step by step instruction but creating using your ideas.[a compass not a map} Has applications to performing art technology, eg: the make-up standard we did in 2016.

Challenges: cost of make-up materials; messiness

Opportunities: self-management of mess; space in dressing room back stage- needs a table and mirrors; seats at correct height ;[later - when new staff facilities built- the shower room could be used too]. 

An Innovative Spin

• focus on setting up environments where constant innovation can occur
• start with relationships of understanding and respect
• trust people and processes
• need clear processes so people feel safe to risk innovations
• collective responsibility for agreed norms [it is the way we do things here]

Perspectives - Dr Linda Bendikson article: high expectations means providing differentiation, choice and high level work for students.

focus-process-results-will-follow-nathan-barber
"What makes this philosophy perhaps both counterintuitive and ironic is this: athletes and teams perform best when their coaches focus on the process and train to mastery, not when their coaches train them to perform. This approach holds huge potential for transforming classrooms."
http://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-press/20161228/281818578493390
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