Hellow again. It is time for talking about chapters thirteen and fourteen. Firts, I noticed that chapter thirteen is about the importance of creating suitable evidence of the learning that happens in schools. The author presents "digital portfolios" as an impressive tool to collect evidence of students' progress (Learning portfolios), as well as their best work (showcase portfolios) and he explains how this  has worked in his school. he recomends portfolios in form of blogs because they allow interaction among community members and also interchange with others outsiders. He adds that if we use these blogs not just for academic purposes but for knowing each other by sharing likes and interests, we provoke empowerment because relationships are essential in learning. The author describes what his school experience has been and the great success it has had in assessment and self-assessment by using these blogs. I share a video I uploaded from youtube.com about  George Courous and digital portfolios. Please enjoy it.

In chapter fourteen, The author develops the idea that innovation requires knowledge, but to be innovators we need more than just knowledge. Innovation is about creating and doing. While traditional learning just gives specific notions about topics, innovative learning fosters students' creativity which makes people see their work as part of their beings. the author categorically affirms that he is an example of it. Personally, I wish I saw my job like that, even though, I am kilometers away of becoming the teacher breathing, I certainly look forward to being myself in such a threshold.

The author tells about the unbelievable mindset her mother has and how she, as well as his father carved out such a great footprint on his heart. At the end of the book George Courous forcefully says that the biggest barrier to innovation is our own way of thinking and the biggest game changer in education are educators who embrace the innovator's mindset. Now there are two more videos I woud like to show about this book.