Nurturing young innovators : cultivating creativity in the classroom, home and community / by Laura McLaughlin Taddei and Stephanie Smith Budhai.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Taddei, Laura McLaughlin, author.

Budhai, Stephanie Smith, author.

Contributor:

James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Creative thinking--Study and teaching (Elementary).

Creative thinking.

Information technology--Study and teaching (Elementary).

Information technology.

Activity programs in education.

Physical Description:

xix, 161 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Portland, Oregon : International Society for Technology in Education, [2017]

Summary:

Today's students need broad skills to help them think creatively, work collaboratively and implement innovations in our complex and global society. These skills must be taught early to ensure success. In Nurturing Young Innovators, PK-5 teachers will learn how to engage families and communities in activities that create environments where creativity, innovation and collaboration are fostered and valued, and where technology is used to redefine learning and promote responsible risk-taking. Written by two education experts who are passionate about supporting early learners through effective uses of technology, this book is a singular source for learning how to encourage innovation and creativity in early learners so they can develop the skills they need to thrive. This book includes: Examples of how teachers can collaborate with students, parents and the community to support student success and innovation. Practical tools, including sample projects, reflection questions and exercises to drive student learning. An action plan to help you track the steps you're taking to facilitate creativity in students. A resources section to support the content in each chapter. Book jacket.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Incorporating Creativity, Innovation, and Technology Integration in the Early Years 1

Chapter Overview 2

Student as Digital Citizen and Innovative Designer 2

Innovative, Who Me? 4

Possibility Thinking 6

Inside the Box: Systematic Inventive Thinking 7

Thinking Outside the Box 12

Using Technology Purposefully 15

Collaboration to Support Creativity and innovation 19

Projects to Nurture Young Innovators 25

Reflection Questions 26

Chapter 2 Building a Community for Risk-Taking and Innovation 29

Chapter Overview 29

Student as Innovative Designer 30

Teachers as Risk Takers 31

Supporting Teachers in Taking Risks 33

Creating Trauma-Sensitive Environments that Support Healthy Risks 35

Community Building to Support Risk-Taking 38

Techniques for Supporting Risk-Taking in the Classroom and Beyond 41

Projects for Building Community to Support Risk-Taking 45

Reflection Questions 48

Chapter 3 Collaborating with Families on Student Learning 49

Chapter Overview 50

Student as Knowledge Constructor 50

Connecting Families to In-Class Learning Experiences 51

Supporting Families in Fostering Innovation in Children 56

Supporting Family Technology Access and Use 57

Project to Connect Schools, Families, and the Community 61

Reflection Questions 63

Chapter 4 Encouraging Choice to Improve Student Learning 65

Chapter Overview 65

Student as Creative Communicator 66

Freedom to Choose, Create, and Innovate 66

Let Passion Lead Learning with Genius Hour 71

Play, Choice, and Social Development 73

Helping Young Learners Develop a Growth Mindset 75

Allowing Choice Through Universal Design for Learning 78

Choice Boards 80

Reducing Stress by Allowing Choice 83

Helpful Tools for Assessing Creativity 86

Project to Support Choice and Family Involvement 89

Reflection Questions 92

Chapter 5 Makerspaces and Innovation Labs in the Classroom, Home, and Community 93

Chapter Overview 93

Student as Innovative Designer and Computational Thinker 94

The Maker Movement-Turning Knowledge Into Action 94

Start Small 96

Makerspaces and STEAM 98

Developing Soft Skills in Makerspaces 100

Makerspaces in the Home 101

Integrating Technology and Engineering 103

Projects to Inspire Making, Innovating, and Family and Community Involvement 106

Reflection Questions 111

Chapter 6 Preparing Young Learners Through Community-Based Activities 113

Chapter Overview 113

Student as Global Collaborator 114

Experiential Education 114

Civic Engagement 118

Tools for Experiential Learning Projects 119

Projects to Encourage Community, Family, and School Collaboration 125

Reflection Questions 132.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

ISBN:

9781564843906

1564843904

OCLC:

987284088

Publisher Number:

99974781891