{"id":70,"date":"2023-06-28T15:50:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T14:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sa\/sacreativelearningnetwork\/?page_id=70"},"modified":"2023-09-04T13:53:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T12:53:34","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sa\/sacreativelearningnetwork\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources, ideas and links"},"content":{"rendered":"

Daydream Believers – Placing creativity at the heart of education<\/strong><\/p>\n

Daydream Believers is a free, ready to use, online resource bank for educators that utilise creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving techniques applicable across the curriculum and beyond. Click links below to access (links will open in a new browser tab):<\/p>\n

Resources<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>to unleash creativity – accessible flexible lesson plans to support the introduction of creativity, critical thinking and problem solving.<\/p>\n

Creative Thinking Qualification\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>– Support for SCQF awards at level 5 and 6.<\/p>\n

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The Superpower of Looking<\/a> –\u00a0<\/strong>an innovative and inclusive programme that seeks to transform the visual literacy skills of primary school children.<\/p>\n

Free online lesson resources with questions to support teaching and learning. All lessons are linked to CfE experience and outcomes.<\/p>\n

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STEAM with LEGO<\/strong><\/p>\n

The LEGO Learning System<\/strong><\/a> uses the familiar LEGO brick in a way that is intuitive, inclusive and adaptable. Learn how it is transforming the way educators teach and children learn.<\/p>\n

Using the ideas for teaching and learning and LEGO resources, learners become more confident, life-long learners. Exploring abstract concepts through LEGO enables learners to move from simple explorations to increasingly complex real-world challenges as they progress.<\/p>\n

Explore over 400 engaging lessons\/units supported by lesson plans, key objectives and suggested additional resources to support teaching and learning. Everything you need to support creative learning across the curriculum. Access the site LEGO EDUCATION<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(will open in new browser tab).<\/p>\n

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The Creative Classroom<\/a> <\/b>– the links below relate to some of the work of John Spencer, a research professor who focuses on supporting schools to unleash the creative potential of learners.<\/p>\n

Project Based Learning<\/a> –<\/strong> the overlap between project-based learning and design thinking.<\/p>\n

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)<\/a> –\u00a0<\/strong>an inclusive pedagogical framework for learning.<\/p>\n

A.I. is Like Ice Cream<\/a> –\u00a0<\/strong>Embracing the human advantage.<\/p>\n

Writing prompts for learners<\/strong><\/a> – a series of short videos to spark creative thinking and help learners fall in love with writing.<\/p>\n

The Launch Cycle<\/a> –\u00a0<\/strong>a design thinking framework for learners.<\/p>\n

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Arts integration lessons<\/strong>, free lesson plans – although these are designed with the American curriculum in mind, they provide useful ideas which can be adapted to individual settings.<\/p>\n