Go beyond your initial understanding to evaluate and make your own conclusions about what you are learning. Additional Key Words & Phrases for this Dimension:      

“Deep thinking” Disciplined thinking Intentional thinking Metacognition Reflection Self-directed thinking

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Analyzing Applying logic Asking questions Being curious Being inquisitive Being skeptical Comparing past/new information Connecting past/present ideas Considering multiple perspectives Digging deeper Drawing conclusions Evaluating Evolving Exploring 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

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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?

Developing this Dimension will equip me to… (…or, “Why do we give a ‘flying fig?’” -Doan Winkel)

 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

Discover how what you are learning relates to other fields and the world around you. Additional Key Words & Phrases for this Dimension:  Making connections o Between topics within a discipline o Between topics from two or more disciplines o Between topics and the real world  Disciplinary natives  Disciplinary immigrants  Interdisciplinarity

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Asking questions Being curious Being inquisitive Considering multiple perspectives  Exploring  Finding different perspectives

Questions that Strengthen or Extend the Dimension:  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)?

Developing this Dimension will equip me to… (…or, “Why do we give a ‘flying fig?’” -Doan Winkel)

 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

Grapple with how to evaluate, create, and utilize information and technology, regardless of format or platform. Additional Key Words & Phrases for this Dimension:  Combating “Infowhelm”  Managing information  Researching

This Dimension is Exhibited through These Actions: Asking  Acquiring  Analyzing Applying  Assessing -Lee Crockett’s Model

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Adjusting key words Applying data Assigning meaning to information Authenticating Combining/comparing sources Comprehending Considering multiple sources Creating something unique with information Deciphering/interpreting Determining relevant information Developing critical questions Evaluating Filtering Finding/locating Gathering types of resources Narrowing focus Navigating Observing/processing Organizing information Prioritizing Publishing Researching Searching Sorting Utilizing information Verifying

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Am I searching efficiently? Effectively? Do I have a variety of sources? Do we value convenience or quality? Does the information match my purpose? Does the information support or refute my claim(s)? Does the information support/challenge my thinking? How can I apply this information? How can I make the information “my own?” How can I refine my search? How can I use the resources available to me? How could I use this information? How do these different sources compare? Is the information helpful? Is the information relevant? Is the information valid? Is the information/source biased? Is the information/source credible? What's important?

Developing this Dimension will equip me to… (…or, “Why do we give a ‘flying fig?’” -Doan Winkel)

 Analyze different types of information  Ask focused questions  Be efficient and effective  Be informed; make informed decisions  Be/stay curious  Become more knowledgeable  Contribute to existing information  Decide what is applicable  Determine what is important  Eliminate bias  Expand learning/ knowledge  Independently research  Locate higher quality information more efficiently  Recognize valid and useful information  Research with focus and a purpose  Use resources wisely

Show your understanding by creating something unique. Go “outside the box” to make your ideas a reality. Additional Key Words & Phrases for this Dimension:  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 Exploring Imagining Innovating Matching tools with tasks Planning Presenting the product Problem solving Refining Revising Transforming Trying new things Wondering

Questions that Strengthen or Extend the Dimension:  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?

Developing this Dimension will equip me to… (…or, “Why do we give a ‘flying fig?’” -Doan Winkel)

 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

Learn how to lead and identify your leadership skills by collaborating with others to make a difference. Additional Key Words & Phrases for this Dimension:  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

This Dimension is Exhibited through These Actions: 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”

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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?

Developing this Dimension will equip me to… (…or, “Why do we give a ‘flying fig?’” -Doan Winkel)

 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