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INSPIRING INNOVATION
EDUCATING FOR INNOVATION
SUPPORTING INNOVATION
MENTORING YOUNG INNOVATORS

Module 5: Mentoring Young Innovators: Learning and Motivation

Introduction Initial Assessment Module 1: The Promise and Potential of Mentoring Module 2: What is Mentoring? Module 3: The Predictable Cycle of Mentoring Module 4: Qualities of an Effective Mentor Module 5: Mentoring Young Innovators: Learning and Motivation Module 6: Mentoring Tips Final Assessment

Module Introduction

Young Innovators and School Librarians: A Perfect Match

Bloom's Taxonomy

The Innovation Process

Stripling's Inquiry Process Model

The ARCS Model of Motivational Design

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Module 5: Recap

Module 5: Quiz

True or false: The Inquiry Process Model is a cyclical model where the learner can enter the process at any point based on prior learning.

a. True, the Inquiry Process Model is a cyclical model where the learner can enter the process at any point based on prior learning.

b. True, the Inquiry Process Model is a linear model where the learner can enter the process at any point based on prior learning.

c. False, the Inquiry Process Model is a linear model where the learner must enter the process from the beginning, regardless of prior learning.

d. False, the Inquiry Process Model is a cyclical model where the learner must enter the process from the beginning, regardless of prior learning.

According to research conducted by Ruth Small, young innovators are motivated by

a. Altruistic goals

b. Monetary goals

c. Egotistical goals

d. Self-appreciative goals

According to a survey of young innovators by Ruth Small, which of the following statistics about where young innovators get their information is accurate?

a. 5% from the Web, 75% from school librarians, 20% from other sources

b. 75% from the Web, 5% from school librarians, 20% from other sources

c. 20% from the Web, 5% from school librarians, 75% from other sources

d. 75% from the Web, 25% from other sources, 0% from school librarians

In order for innovation to reach entrepreneurship on the Innovation Continuum, which of the following must occur?

a. The innovator must seek a market for the new product or service

b. The innovation must be accepted or adopted by others as a result of active dissemination

c. Both a and b

d. Neither a nor b

Of the four ARCS components, perhaps the most important one in the context of innovation is

a. Confidence

b. Attention

c. Satisfaction

d. Relevance

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Module 5: Recap Module 6: Mentoring Tips

The Innovation Destination

The Innovation Destination was designed and evaluated by a team from the Center for Digital Literacy at the School of Information Studies, Syracuse University and developed by Data Momentum Inc, in partnership with the Connecticut Invention Convention, By Kids for Kids, New York On Tech, and over 70 school librarians and young innovators.

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