Go beyond your initial understanding to evaluate and make your own conclusions about what you are learning.

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1 Go beyond your initial understanding to evaluate and make your own conclusions about what you are learning. Deep thinking Disciplined thinking Intentional thinking Metacognition Reflection Self-directed thinking Analyzing Applying logic Asking questions Being curious Being inquisitive Being skeptical Comparing past/new Connecting past/present ideas Considering multiple perspectives Digging deeper Drawing conclusions Evaluating Evolving Finding different perspectives Going beyond the surface Making conclusions Problem solving Pushing past initial thoughts Questioning Reasoning Re-evaluating Reflecting Searching for meaning Seeking clarity Self-correcting Self-questioning Synthesizing Validating Weighing points of view Am I open-minded? Can you elaborate? Does this make sense? Have I considered another viewpoint? How can I apply this? How can I deepen my understanding? How can I improve/expand my thinking? How could I elaborate? How did I arrive here? Is the source credible? Is there a bias? What am I thinking? What are the biases? What are the implications? What do I want to get out of this? What facts are most important? What is the goal? What is the purpose? What more can I take away? Why am I thinking this way? Why? Adapt my learning Apply/make connections to other concepts Become invested in learning Consider my choices/decisions and potentially change actions Make informed decisions Explain the process Form an educated opinion Examine solutions Think deeply Consider relationships between past, present and future Handle situations efficiently and effectively Be intentional Identify strengths/ weaknesses Make connections Dig deeper into passions Be open to new ideas and opportunities Question the norm Search for meaning or purpose

2 Discover how what you are learning relates to other fields and the world around you. Making connections within a discipline from two or more disciplines and the real world Disciplinary natives Disciplinary immigrants Interdisciplinarity Asking questions Being curious Being inquisitive Considering multiple perspectives Finding different perspectives How are these topics similar? How could a specific topic be explained in a seemingly unrelated way? How is what I am learning about (topic 1) related to (topic 2)? Apply/make connections to other concepts Be more aware of potential connections Be open to new ideas and opportunities Become invested in learning Consider relationships between concepts and topics Experiment with unusual combinations Identify connections Innovate Think deeply

3 Grapple with how to evaluate, create, and utilize and technology, regardless of format or platform. Combating Infowhelm Managing Researching Asking Acquiring Analyzing Applying Assessing -Lee Crockett s Model Adjusting key words Applying data Assigning meaning to Authenticating Combining/comparing sources Comprehending Considering multiple sources Creating something unique with Deciphering/interpreting Determining relevant Developing critical questions Evaluating Filtering Finding/locating Gathering types of resources Narrowing focus Navigating Observing/processing Organizing Prioritizing Publishing Researching Searching Sorting Utilizing Verifying Am I searching efficiently? Effectively? Do I have a variety of sources? Do we value convenience or quality? Does the match my purpose? Does the support or refute my claim(s)? Does the support/challenge my thinking? How can I apply this? How can I make the my own? How can I refine my search? How can I use the resources available to me? How could I use this? How do these different sources compare? Is the helpful? Is the relevant? Is the valid? Is the /source biased? Is the /source credible? What's important? Analyze different types of Ask focused questions Be efficient and effective Be informed; make informed decisions Be/stay curious Become more knowledgeable Contribute to existing Decide what is applicable Determine what is important Eliminate bias Expand learning/ knowledge Independently research Locate higher quality more efficiently Recognize valid and useful Research with focus and a purpose Use resources wisely

4 Show your understanding by creating something unique. Go outside the box to make your ideas a reality. Accessing the CREATES Brainsets (Shelley Carson) to cultivate your creative skills o Connect brainset o Reason brainset o Envision brainset o Absorb brainset o Transform brainset o Evaluate brainset o Stream brainset Communicating what you know or what you have learned in a compelling way Demonstrating your mastery of a newly acquired skill or content knowledge in a unique way This Dimension is Exhibited through These Actions: Applying talents Being in the zone Building Combining skills Constructing Creating Dabbling Discovering Dreaming Envisioning Experimenting Imagining Innovating Matching tools with tasks Planning Presenting the product Problem solving Refining Revising Transforming Trying new things Wondering How can I apply my talents to show what I have learned? How could I share what I have learned with others in a way that might inspire them to learn? How do I balance taking the time to be creative with the need to be productive? How do I know whether something is compelling? What could I construct to feature the importance of this topic or skill? What could I create to demonstrate my learning? What tools could I use to create compelling products? Consider how I could set myself apart from others Construct evidence of my learning Create products that could be used in my future profession Discover unknown talents

5 Learn how to lead and identify your leadership skills by collaborating with others to make a difference. Being self-aware of personal attributes o Potential strengths o Potential weaknesses Communicating and collaborating with others Contrasting the role of manager with the role of leader Initiating experiences to explore and develop leadership skills A Sherpa (Leader) + Others + A Common Interest + A Medium for Communicating = Tribe -Seth Godin s Model Assessing strengths and weaknesses: self and others Being courageous/ being weird Being genuine Believing leadership can be developed; it is not innate Blending skills Building on others strengths Caring for followers Challenging yourself Collaborating effectively with others Considering others opinions Cultivating a welcoming environment Displaying passion Gaining followers Guiding others with care Improving weaknesses Including others Inspiring others Leveraging strengths Not being intimidated or silenced by the the lizard brain Pausing to reflect Pursuing a passion; taking action Willing to risk; pursuing something that might not work Do I have followers? How can I better work with others? How can I encourage others? How can I equip my followers? How can I get involved? How can I get more people involved? How can I help and support my followers? How can I inspire others? How can we leverage our strengths toward a common goal? Is what I am doing working? What are my interests? Passions? What are we doing to communicate efficiently and effectively? What opportunities could allow me to discover or develop my leadership style? What personal attributes do I need to keep in check as a team member? What personal attributes make me an effective team member? Who is best suited for which roles? Responsibilities? Be a leader of people Be a leader of processes Be a leader within my field/discipline Bring out the best in others Contribute to the world Inspire change Maximize partnerships Utilize conflict resolution skills