Technique 2.110 — Fostering Digital Curiosity (Checklist)
Introduction
Determine whether you have created the right environment and mindset for digital curiosity by answering the following questions:
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Questions
1. Model digital exploration
Do you try to share new technologies openly with others in your organisation?
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2. Create safe-to-fail environments
Do you encourage experimentation, without fear of making mistakes, etc, with others in your organisation?
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3.Ask “What if?” questions
Do you encourage others in your organisation to explore possibilities, alternatives, differences, etc with digital tools?
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4.Offer choice and ownership
Do you allow others in your organisation to choose what technology to explore?
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5.Gamify digital learning
Do you use digital games, systems, etc to spark engagement from others in your organisation?
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6.Curate inspiring technology content
Do you share information, knowledge, etc on emerging technological trends?
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7.Link technology to real-world purpose
Do you frame digital learning around solving real-world problems?
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8. Use mentoring or buddy systems
Do you pair technology learners with more curious peers in your organisation?
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9.Integrate reflection
Do you ask others in the organisation what was learned, what surprised and what’s next, what needs improvement, etc?
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10. Celebrate curiosity
Do you recognize, acknowledge and reward those who explore and share new digital ideas, perspectives, etc in your organisation?
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Comments
The greater the numbers of ‘always’ answers, the greater the digital curiosity level being fostered in your organisation.