Profile of an innovator

A Delphi study to surface key characteristics for innovative educators

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ID21744119
AuthorsMark Hofer (0000-0002-7502-6032, William & Mary, corresponding author), Kelly Govain Leffel (0000-0001-5961-4419, William & Mary), David Slykhuis (Valdosta State University)
Year2025
Volume57
Issue2
Pages393-404
Publication date2025-03-04
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Research on Technology in Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1539-1523 • E-ISSN: 1945-0818
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15391523.2023.2237616
OpenAlexW4385322515
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited18

As the context of K-12 education changes, new technologies emerge, and we increasingly focus on student-centered learning, there is a need to understand how best to catalyze and lead innovation in schools. If we can identify the key characteristics – skills, concepts, and mindsets – that innovative educators draw on, teacher educators can better assist in providing academic and professional learning experiences to grow the next generation of educational innovators. This study used a Delphi process to generate a list and description of the key characteristics of educational innovators from those working every day to transform teaching and learning in K-12 classrooms, schools, and districts. Implications for teacher educators are offered to consider how best to leverage this “profile of an innovator” to lead professional learning efforts

Delphi · Delphi method · Innovator · Knowledge management · Mathematics education · Competency Development and Evaluation · Computer Science · Creativity in Education and Neuroscience · Delphi Technique in Research · Psychology · Artificial Intelligence

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