Framework for Learning

Creativity in a digital environment means

engaging in collaborative discovery, experimenting with various tools, and using immersive technologies to test and refine ideas (exploration and curiosity)
leveraging technology to analyze problems, create new solutions, improve processes, and push creative boundaries through experimentation and collaboration (problem solving and innovation)
navigating the dynamic cycle of the creative process, including reflection, refinement, and using digital tools to navigate challenges, learn from setbacks, integrate feedback, and enhance creative outcomes (creative process)

EMERGING Digital Learner
Learners use technology to explore their curiosities related to unfamiliar concepts and begin to use basic digital tools to express ideas, ask questions, and engage in simple creative tasks.
EXPANDING Digital Learner
Learners are curious and open to the possibilities offered by emerging technologies that foster adaptable and original thinking, as they begin to experiment with new tools and approaches to express their ideas and interests in more creative and meaningful ways.
EXTENDING Digital Learner
Learners independently and confidently leverage a wide range of digital tools and emerging technologies to pursue complex questions, explore innovative ideas, and initiate creative projects that reflect personal interests and global perspectives.

EMERGING Digital Learner
Learners use digital tools to experiment with new ideas, take creative risks, and begin applying strategies to refine their thinking.
EXPANDING Digital Learner
Learners generate original solutions by integrating powerful technologies, collaborating with others, and applying inventive thinking to explore possibilities and refine their ideas.
EXTENDING Digital Learner
Learners push creative boundaries by leveraging advanced digital tools, synthesizing diverse perspectives, and driving meaningful innovation that transforms ideas into impactful solutions.

EMERGING Digital Learner
Learners explore their ideas by using basic digital tools, experimenting with simple solutions, and beginning to recognize how setbacks and feedback can support creative growth and progress.
EXPANDING Digital Learner
Learners refine their thinking by applying problem-solving strategies using digital tools to iterate ideas, seek feedback from others, and engage in thoughtful reflection to improve outcomes.
EXTENDING Digital Learner
Learners demonstrate resilience and innovation by navigating complex, evolving challenges with agility, synthesizing insights from feedback and leading others through a reflective, technology-driven creative process that fosters continuous growth and transformative outcomes.

Education and Early Childhood Learning