it doesnt work at first; and i managed to solve the problem: chmod 0755 index.html does the trick 😮
20 statements of innovation
replace ~ with “innovation”
- ~ requires a rationale
- to become real, ~ needs a vocabulary and conceptual framework
- ~ is intimately linked to other organisational agendas
- ~ requires an organisational system for its expression
- ~ and strategy must be closely linked
- ~ is an expression of organisational culture
- ~ efforts are made visible by appropriate communications
- ~ is connected to how you treat your people
- ~ can build on pre-existing processes
- ~ requires appropriate transformation processes
- ~ is enabled by pluralism
- ~ is the result of a vibrant ecosystem
- ideation instigates ~
- ~ thrives on design
- ~ needs a place of its own
- ~technology enables ~
- experience design motivates ~
- the practice of ~ involves a disciplined and pragmatic application of new tools
- leadership is a decisive factor
- ~ requires a comprehensive approach
— adapted from john kao’s innovation manifesto
Reasons an innovation drive might fail
- failure to distinguish between “getting it” and “getting it done”
- paying lip service
- lack of ownership or responsibility
- lack of relevant metrics
- fear of failure/risk/ambiguity
- success (you think you know what your’re doing)
- perception of innovation as cost vs. investment
- not being ambitious enough
- ineffective or incomplete transformation process
- lack of true support from the top
- lack of true engagement from rank and file
- lack of perceived urgency
- failure to appreciate the time and resources required
- bureaucracy
- denial: “we like it the way we have it … let’s just wait and watch … I can understand this without experiencing it … it’s just a Silicon Valley thing, it doesn’t apply here … I’m going to retire soon, don’t have to worry about this stuff…”
— adapted from john kao’s innovation manifesto / perspectives
Second Life
Second Life is a 3-D virtual world entirely built and owned by its residents. Since opening to the public in 2003, it has grown explosively and today is inhabited by over 200,000 people from around the globe. [more]
now the question is, what’s the (future) potential of such development in the internet for education *hmm*
read about second life off will r. ‘s blog post.
Bilingual Approach (BA) to the Teaching of Chinese Language
List of schools piloting approach:
2002
1. Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)
2. Methodist Girls� School (Primary)
3. St Andrew�s Junior School
4. St Michael�s School
2004
5. Fairfield Methodist Primary School
6. Henry Park Primary School
7. Marymount Convent School
8. Montfort Junior School
9. St. Anthony’s Primary School
10. St. Gabriel’s Primary School
11. St. Stephen’s School
[source: MOE Media Centre]