Welcome to Explore, Create, Learn, Grow – an eclectic mix of art, making, engineering, technology, innovation, design thinking, mindfulness, meditation, beauty, nature, and creativity. My art website is here: http://katiereeart.weebly.com/
Blog
Instagram for Teachers
Good post on how to use Instagram for teaching ideas. https://learninginhand.com/blog/instagram-for-teachers Connect – Subscribe to Explore, Create, Learn, Grow to get posts in your email. For my latest art posts follow me on Instagram or Facebook. Art website is here http://katiereeart.weebly.com/
Critique Resources – High Tech High
Great resources here on how to teach critique. https://www.hightechhigh.org/project/hth-structures-critique/ Connect – Subscribe to Explore, Create, Learn, Grow to get posts in your email. For my latest art posts follow me on Instagram or Facebook. Art website is here http://katiereeart.weebly.com/
Create
Here you will find pages to different tools and ideas for creating with technology.
Animation
Books, Comics
Coding, Game, App Design
Diagrams, Brainstorming, Timelines, Infographics
Digital Fabrication
Digital Storytelling
Graphic Design
Movies
Music Creation
Photos, Images, Clipart
Presentations
Websites
Innovate
Here you will find information on creative problem solving. I’ve included engineering, design thinking, makers, human-centered design, and creativity resources.
STARTING PLACES IN GENERAL
Stanford d.school – http://dschool.stanford.edu/ (in particular – Tools for Taking Action)
Human-Centered Design – http://www.designkit.org/human-centered-design
STARTING PLACES FOR EDUCATION
Launch Book & Resources – http://thelaunchcycle.com/
Design For Change – http://www.dfcworld.com/ (create an account to access all their resources for free)
Maker Ed – http://makered.org/
Harvard Project Zero – Visible Thinking – http://www.pz.harvard.edu/projects/visible-thinking
Harvard Project Zero – Agency by Design – http://www.pz.harvard.edu/projects/agency-by-design
MODELS
Engineering Design Process Models (We use The Massachusetts Department of Education one listed first) http://linkengineering.org/Discover/EngineeringDesign/5824.aspx
LAUNCH Cycle http://www.spencerauthor.com/the-launch-cycle/
PROTOTYPING
Prototyping on paper (great for App Design) https://marvelapp.com/pop/
Floorplanner (great for room redesign) https://floorplanner.com/
Tinkercad (3D prototypes) https://www.tinkercad.com/
MORE INFORMATION
Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach – http://ceeo.tufts.edu/
STEM Teaching Tools - http://stemteachingtools.org/tools
Design Thinking Resources here – goo.gl/3obhmR
Maker Resources – http://dsmakers.weebly.com/
Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/kaytree38/
BOOKS
Launch Book & Resources – http://thelaunchcycle.com/
Creating Innovators – http://www.tonywagner.com/807
Make Space – https://dschool.stanford.edu/resources/make-space-excerpts
Creative Confidence – https://www.creativeconfidence.com/
Big Magic – https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726
INNOVATION STORIES
What If? – https://www.thehenryford.org/explore/stories-of-innovation/what-if/
Project Work
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION IN PROJECT WORK
—2 GREAT RESOURCES—
CANVA
Main Website
http://canva.com
Education
https://www.canva.com/education/
Teaching Materials https://designschool.canva.com/teaching-materials/
Design School
https://designschool.canva.com/
Notes – You can sign in with your Google Account. You can use online or the app.
ADOBE SPARK
Main Website
https://spark.adobe.com/
Notes – You will need to setup a teacher account for students to use as Adobe Spark can’t be used by children under 13.
FOR OTHER IDEAS PLEASE VISIT THE CREATE AND INNOVATE PAGE
HANDOUTS
Duke School Technology and Interactive Media in Preschool and Kindergarten
Technology Representation in Project Work for Students
