INFLUENCER STRATEGY

As a teacher, I strongly believe that e-portfolios are necessary tools for promoting student growth, engagement, and ownership of learning. These portfolios provide students with a platform to exhibit their academic accomplishments, contemplate their learning journey, and demonstrate their skills and competencies to their peers, teachers, and potential future employers. By integrating e-portfolios into the curriculum, we can empower students to take control of their education, set meaningful goals, and monitor their progress over time.


My innovation plan for my campus is a significant change, and significant changes can be challenging. In the Heart of Change video, Kotter (2011) stated that creating change starts by winning over people's hearts and minds. The focus should be on their emotions to get their buy-in. I believe that most people will not believe in something until they see the results for themselves or until a solid plan has been made for them to get started. To effectively persuade teachers, students, and administrators at our middle school to incorporate e-portfolios, I have explored the six sources of influence (Grenny, 2013) and will be using them as part of my innovation proposal implementation plan.

Below is a breakdown of my influencer strategy and how the six sources of influence will help the implementation of my innovation plan more effectively.

References:

Grenny, J., Patterson, K., Maxfield, D., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2013). Influencer: The new science of leading change. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

Kotter. (2011). John Kotter - The Heart of Change. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NKti9MyAAw