Kotter's 8-Step Model provides a framework for implementing changes effectively. The first step involves creating a sense of urgency by discussing the benefits and potential of FigJam with teachers and administrators.
Start working towards implementing FigJam in the classroom for students to use.
Step 6: Generate Short-Term Wins
Have small steps to work towards for having FigJam in the classroom.
Step 5: Enable Action by Removing Barriers
Take ideas from Step 4 and gather negatives and work through them.
Step 4: Enlist a Volunteer Army
Work with teacher's implementing FigJam. Ask what works and doesn't. Gather ideas and collaborate.
Step 3: Form a Strategic Vision
Write down how FigJam will be used in everyday interactions with class collaboration and fun, while following curriculum learning.
Step 2: Build a Guiding Coalition
Find out which teachers in each grade would like to implement this in their classroom. While connecting them to fellow teachers in their grade level who will also implement FigJam in their classroom as well
Step 8: Institute Change
Discuss how FigJam will improve not only teacher collaboration but students as well.
Implementing FigJam in classrooms
Step 1: Creating a Sense of Urgency
Discuss with fellow teachers and administration why FigJam can help with classroom collaboration and potential collaboration among classes in same grades.