ABSTRACT
Innovation is a tricky word, often used it to describe something new and shiny. To be intentional is to have a purpose and goal for what you are going to do. And intentional innovation is so powerful because we are innovating for a reason that is both meaningful and relevant to the cause/work. As guides, we can support our risk takers (the heroes of the story) in a variety of ways: we are expert learners; we can help students reach out to mentors; we can build learning communities that share failures and success; and we can create a culture of learning that goes above and beyond what any test can measure. Just as we must use technology for a purpose for it to be successful, we must innovate in ways that are meaningful and relevant for it to have an impact.
