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Is there any downside to educational innovation, and how can we mitigate the risks?

Toni Dreini

Yes, there can be some problems with educational innovation. When we try something new, we don’t always know what will happen. There might be some things that don’t work as well as we hoped, or even some things that make it hard for students to learn.

But don’t worry! We can do things to make sure that educational innovation is safe and helpful for everyone. Here are some ideas:

1. Start small: When we try something new, it’s best to start with a small group of students or teachers. This way, if something doesn’t work well, we can fix it quickly.

2. Test it out: Before we use a new technology or teaching method with all the students, we can try it out with just a few students first. This lets us see if it’s effective and if there are any problems.

3. Get feedback: Teachers and students should give feedback on anything new we try. If something isn’t working, we need to know so we can fix it.

4. Know the risks: When we try something new, we need to know what risks there might be. For example, if we use a new website, we need to know if it’s safe for students to use.

5. Keep learning: Even if we find something that works well, we need to keep learning and improving. Education is always changing, and we need to keep up!

So, yes, trying new things can be risky, but we can take steps to make sure we’re doing it safely. Just remember: start small, test it out, get feedback, know the risks, and keep learning!