Design39Campus2014-2015

Design Thinking

Inquiry

Technology

Collaboration & Communication

Growth Mindset

Connect Globally

Personalization

Creative Confidence

“Whole Game” Learning

Technology

Growth Mindset

“Not yet…”

Deep DiveThis is a time for kids to extend on their

passions and learn more about their interests in an integrated academic setting.

Minds in MotionOur goal is to get students leading a

healthy lifestyle which includes exercising, eating healthy, and having fun.

ExplorationsThis is a time for students to try new things,

dabble in different areas, and explore potential interests and passions.

At D39C we believewe all have super powers

Employers/Jobs are interested in:1) Communication Skills2) Team Players; Collaboration3) Creative Thinkers4) Looking at things from different

Perspectives5) Providing Evidence – Research6) Influence7) How do you handle yourself when

you don’t know the answer?

http://www.atreks.com/

How Might You Solve "THIS" Challenge?

Inquiry in Education – Involves the Learner

1. Authentic2. Academically Challenging 3. On-going Assessment4. Beyond School Walls5. Solving Problems and Creating Solutions6. Connecting with Experts7. Communication

http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/inquiry

Inquiry: emphasis on the process of learning

Why might it be important to communicate well in a

collaborative group?

1. Process rather than Product.

2.TEAMWORK, CREATIVITY and DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE of EFFORT.

To design and build a device with which you can deposit a ping-pong ball into a small cup that is standing upright in the center of a six foot diameter circle.

1. No body part must ever enter the circle.

2. After depositing the ping pong ball – you must be able to remove your device leaving the ball in the cup.

3. Cup must remain in the center of the circle.

• How Might We Solve this Problem?• What Prior Knowledge can you

access?• What tools are used to span a

distance?

1. Keep Team Organized2. Encourage participation3. Help with Design & Construction

1. Only one who can ask questions of LED

2. Communicate Results3. Help with Design & Construction

Check Supply Bag For:•2 pieces of unlined paper•4 straws•1 piece of string, 20 cm•1 piece of masking take 10 cm•1 ping-pong ball• 2 pairs of Scissors

1. Help with Design & Construction

1. Start your Timerhttp://timer.onlineclock.net/

2. Help with Design & Construction20 minutes to design and test Prototype #1

1) There are no wrong answers….just tools that are not there YET

2) Results1)What’s working?2)What still needs to be improved?

1) What did you notice with this activity and your own curiosity?

2) What did you notice about your own collaboration style?

3) What connections might you notice doing this activity and real world applications...and common core?

“The meaning of “knowing” has shifted from being able to remember and repeat information to being able to find information, analyze, synthesize, collaborate, evaluate and use it!”jmori2015