The workshop examined how long-established education systems can include innovative practices, at all levels. Participants considered examples of innovative schools in France (following a bottom-up approach) and national experiments (a top-down approach), and built a shared definition of change that goes beyond ICT-based innovation. Participants experimented with Twitter and mind maps to sketch various new ways to create an effective pedagogy and a successful system. The content of the workshop relies on US and UK research and on New Zealand’s policies, among other sources. The workshop process was based on creativity and cooperation, in a process of “unconferencing”, to better stimulate innovation among the participants. 

Facilitator: Mr François MULLER, Consultant, Department for Research and Innovation, Ministry of Education, France

Contributor: Ms. Anna-Livia SUSINI, Head Officer, Department for European and International Relations and Cooperation, Ministry of Education, France