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45 Design Thinking Resources for Educators - InformED

45 Design Thinking Resources for Educators - InformED | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Imagine a world where digital learning platforms help adult learners succeed through college completion; where a network of schools offers international-quality education, affordable tuition, and serves hundreds of thousands of children in economically disadvantaged countries; where we engage parents in understanding national trends and topics in education; where a comprehensive learning environment seamlessly connects the classroom with the opportunities of the digital world for young students; and where system-level solutions help more students gain access to college."

Beth Dichter's insight:

What are the key elements of design thinking?

* Defining the problem

* Creating/considering multiple options

* Refining selected directions

* Executing best plan of action

Teaching students design thinking "empowers students to realize that they can create their own futures by borrowing frameworks from other areas, which allows them to design their own participation and experiences."

This post provides links to 45 design thinking resources. If you are thinking of using design thinking in your classroom this year, or if you already use it you will find many great resources on this list.

Design in Practice's curator insight, August 2, 2014 10:46 AM

In education, design thinking empowers students to realize that they can create their own futures by borrowing frameworks from other areas, which allows them to design their own participation and experiences.

Cited From: http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/45-design-thinking-resources-for-educators/#ixzz39FK5dpjy

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danah boyd | apophenia » Born This Way Foundation: guided by research

danah boyd | apophenia » Born This Way Foundation: guided by research | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Yesterday, Cynthia Germanotta and her daughter Lady Gaga launched their new initiative to empower youth: the Born This Way Foundation. The Foundation wants to create a kinder, braver world so that youth can be the change-agents that we all need them to be. For youth to be empowered, the Foundation recognizes that 1) youth need to be safe; 2) youth need to have skills; and 3) youth need to have opportunities.

This post provides access to five documents that are now available for public feedback: "What You Must Know to Help Combat Youth Bullying, Meanness, and Cruelty", "Bullying Prevention 101 for Schools: Dos and Don'ts" and three additional articles. To access Born This Way go to http://bornthiswayfoundation.org/

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Critical Assessment Techniques for Teachers

Critical Assessment Techniques for Teachers | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
If you're not convinced that standardized testing is the best way to measure knowledge, try critical assessment techniques.
Beth Dichter's insight:

This post notes that cricial assessment techniques (CAT) fall into two major categories. They may be " be used to empower students by encouraging them to share their perspectives." CATs that fall into this category include:

* Student generated questions

* Student report groups

* Suggestion boxes

The second category "promote comprehension and long-term retention." Examples include:

* One-minute papers

* Chain notes

* Peer reviews

To learn more about CATs and find some additional resources click through to the post.

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Digital Literacy and Citizenship Classroom Curriculum | Common Sense Media

Digital Literacy and Citizenship Classroom Curriculum | Common Sense Media | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Common Sense Media offers this FREE Digital Literacy and Citizenship Curriculum to help educators empower their students and their school communities to be safe, responsible, and savvy as they navigate this fast-paced digital world. Research-based learning. Video-rich and real-world. Compliant and aligned (e-rate). Grade K-5, 6-8, 9-12.

Elizabeth Milovidov's curator insight, November 12, 2014 9:53 AM

Always love insights from Common Sense Media.