The Innovators of Santa Rosa County, Florida have ‘told their story’ to the classroom teacher next door, their teacher-friend in another county, educational professionals from across the nation, and even global educators from Kazakhstan, Russia, Egypt, Jordan, etc. #DESTEMchat

In addition, telling our story is critical because we don't have to reinvent the wheel. There is already phenomenal teaching and learning happening in the classroom. #DESTEMchat

Our mission is to spread this "Innovative" instruction to create critical thinkers, collaborators, and communicators who will advance the quality of life of all people for generations. #DESTEMchat

It would be quite the challenge to describe the impact of Innovate in 240 characters or less… please see for yourself HERE tinyurl.com/urwq6do #DESTEMchat

In brief, Santa Rosa Innovate is a 5- yr professional learning partnership with Discovery Education inspiring a movement of professional educators to link real world applications within their curricular instruction. #DESTEMchat

Or please enjoy our Innovate newsletter Issue 3, Volume 1 of "Innovate: Up 2 Date" for a snapshot of our movement. tinyurl.com/edtechmaestro #DESTEMchat

For example, our students have designed solutions for local, national, and global businesses from parking lot designs that maximize efficiency to prosthetic limbs that are cost-effective and readily available. #DESTEMchat

Santa Rosa Innovate is able to get the community involved by collaborating on both local and global initiatives. #DESTEMchat

In essence, Innovate teachers and students seek the real-world ‘problems’ that affect us near and far and offer viable solutions in a collaborative environment. #DESTEMchat

We are challenging our teachers to facilitate student-led inquiry. In effect, we are transforming the classroom to enable student demonstration of mastery by placing emphasis on creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. #DESTEMchat

Truly, the best STEAM experiences occur anytime like- minded, passionate educators and students come together to share ideas and expertise. #DESTEMchat

As an organization,Santa Rosa County District Schools hosts annual ‘Innovate Launch Events’ and ‘End of Year Celebrations’ for the purpose of connecting with and motivating each other. #DESTEMchat

Here's a short promo video for our 2018 End of Year Celebration:

1.District and administrative understanding and support for teachers and students. 2.Invigorating professional learning from world-class professional educators... #DESTEMchat

3.Students and teachers with GRIT that have welcomed the challenge of real-world learning. Santa Rosa County Schools embodies these qualities and it is my belief that our students can compete with ANYONE. #DESTEMchat

Discovery Education has codified the research-based essential elements of STEM and STEAM which lead to transformation. Add getting all educators and community members “Singing from the same song sheet.” Discovery Education Michael Knowlton Santa Rosa County District Schools #DESTEMchat

Yip Man, the maestro of Wing Chun once said, “Do not fight with the strength, absorb it, and it flows, use it.” #DESTEMchat

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THIS... This is what it's all about. Never gets old. STEAM Innovate in Santa Rosa County, FL Santa Rosa County District Schools Discovery Education cindy moss Robert Corbin PhD Tim Wyrosdick Michael Thorpe Karen Barber Michael C. Knowlton, M.Ed. #DESTEM #DEexperience vimeo.com/447645766