Creativity and innovation

  • A

    Work creatively with others

    1. 1

      Use a wide range of idea creation techniques (brainstorming, etc...)1.A.1

    2. 2

      Creates new and worthwhile ideas using both incremental and radical concepts1.A.2

    3. 3

      Elaborates refines and analyzes their own ideas in order to improve and maximize creative efforts1.A.3

  • B

    Work creatively with others

    1. 1

      Develop, implement and communicate new ideas to others effectively.1.B.1

    2. 2

      Be open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives; incorporate  group input and feedback into the work.1.B.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate originality and inventiveness in work and understand the real world limits to adopting new ideas1.B.3

    4. 4

      View failure as an opportunity to learn; understand that creativity and innovation is a long-term, cyclical process of small successes and frequent mistakes.1.B.4

  • C

    Implement Innovation

    1. 1

      Act on creative ideas to make a tangible and useful contribution to the field in which the innovation will occur.1.C.1

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

  • A

    Reason Effectively

    1. 1

      Use various types of reasoning as appropriate to the situation.2.A.1

  • B

    Use Systems Thinking

    1. 1

      Analyze how parts of a whole interact with each other to produce overall outcomes in complex systems2.B.1

  • C

    Make Judgments and Decisions

    1. 1

      Effectively analyze and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims and beliefs2.C.1

    2. 2

      Effectively analyze and evaluate major alternative points of view2.C.2

    3. 3

      Effectively synthesizes and makes connections between information and arguments2.C.3

    4. 4

      Effectively interpret information and draw conclusions based on the best analysis2.C.4

    5. 5

      Reflect critically on learning experiences and processes2.C.5

  • D

    Solve Problems

    1. 1

      Effectively solve different kinds of non-familiar problems in both conventional and innovative ways2.D.1

    2. 2

      Effectively identify and ask significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to better solutions2.D.2

Communication and Collaboration

  • A

    Communicate Clearly

    1. 1

      Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts3.A.1

    2. 2

      Listen effectively to decipher meaning, including knowledge, values, attributes and intentions3.A.2

    3. 3

      Use communication for a range of purposes (eg. to inform, instruct, motivate and persuade)3.A.3

    4. 4

      Utilize multiple media and technologies, and know how to judge their effectiveness as well as assess their impact.3.A.4

    5. 5

      Communicate effectively in diverse environments (including multi-lingual)3.A.5

  • B

    Collaborate with Others

    1. 1

      Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse teams.3.B.1

    2. 2

      Exercise flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal3.B.2

    3. 3

      Assume shared responsibility for collaborative work, and value the individual contributions make by each team member.

Information, Media and Technology Skills (Information Literacy)

  • A

    Access and Evaluate Information

    1. 1

      Access information efficiently (time) and effectively (sources)4.A.1

    2. 2

      Evaluate information critically and competently4.A.2

  • B

    Use and Manage Information

    1. 1

      Use information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand4.B.1

    2. 2

      Manage the flow of information from a wide variety of sources4.B.2

    3. 3

      Apply a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information4.B.3

Media Literacy

  • A

    Analyze Media

    1. 1

      Understand both how and why media messages are constructed, and for what purposes5.A.1

    2. 2

      Examine how individuals interpret messages differently, how values and points of view are included or excluded, and how media can influence beliefs and behaviors.5.A.2

    3. 3

      Apply fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and media5.A.3

  • B

    Create Media Products

    1. 1

      Understand and utilize the most appropriate media creation tools, characteristics, and conventions.5.B.1

    2. 2

      Understand and effectively utilize the most appropriate expressions and interpretations in diverse, multi-cultural environments5.B.2

Information, Communications and Technology (ICT Literacy)

  • A

    Apply Technology Effectively

    1. 1

      Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information6.A.1

    2. 2

      Use digital technologies communication/networking tools and social networks appropriately to access, manage, integrate, evaluate and create information to successfully function in a knowledge economy6.A.2

    3. 3

      Apply a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information technologies6.A.3

Life and Career Skills (Flexibility and Adaptability)

  • A

    Adapt to Change

    1. 1

      Adapt to varied roles, job responsibilities, schedules and contexts7.A.1

    2. 2

      Work effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities7.A.2

  • B

    Be Flexible

    1. 1

      Incorporate feedback effectively7.B.1

    2. 2

      Deal positively with praise, setbacks and criticism7.B.2

    3. 3

      Understand, negotiate and balance diverse views and beliefs to reach workable solutions, particularly in multi-cultural environments7.B.3

Initiative and Self-Direction

  • A

    Manage Goals and Time

    1. 1

      Set goals with tangible and intangible success criteria8.A.1

    2. 2

      Balance short-term and long-term goals8.A.2

    3. 3

      Utilize time and manage workload efficiently8.A.3

  • B

    Work Independently

    1. 1

      Monitor, define, prioritize and complete tasks without direct oversight8.B.1

  • C

    Be Self-directed Learners

    1. 1

      Goes beyond basic mastery of skills and/or curriculum to explore and expand one's own learning and opportunities to gain expertise8.C.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrates initiative to advance skill levels towards a professional level8.C.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrates commitment to learning as a lifelong process8.C.3

    4. 4

      Reflect critically on past experiences in order to inform future progress8.C.4

Social And Cross-Cultural Skills

  • A

    Interact Effectively with Others

    1. 1

      Know when it is appropriate to listen and when to speak9.A.1

    2. 2

      Conducts self in a respectable, professional manner9.A.2

  • B

    Work Effectively in Diverse Teams

    1. 1

      Respects cultural differences and works effectively with people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds9.B.1

    2. 2

      Respond open-mindedly to different ideas and values9.B.2

    3. 3

      Leverage social and cultural differences to create new ideas and increase both innovation and quality of work9.B.3

Productivity and Accountability 

  • A

    Manage Projects

    1. 1

      Set and meet goals10.A.1

    2. 2

      Prioritizes, plans and manages work to achieve the intended result10.A.2

  • B

    Produce Results

    1. 1

      Demonstrate additional attributes associated with producing high-quality products including the abilities to 10.B.1

      1. a

        Works positively and ethically10.B.1.a

      2. b

        Manages time and projects effectively10.B.1.b

      3. c

        Demonstrates the ability to multi-task10.B.1.c

      4. d

        Participate actively, as we as be reliable and punctual. 10.B.1.d

      5. e

        Present oneself professionally and with proper etiquette10.B.1.e

      6. f

        Collaborate and cooperate effectively with teams10.B.1.f

      7. g

        Respects and appreciates team diversity10.B.1.g

      8. h

        Is accountable for results10.B.1.h

Leadership and Responsibility 

  • A

    Leadership and Responsibility (Guide and lead others)

    1. 1

      Uses interpersonal and problem-solving skills to influence and guide others toward a goal11.A.1

    2. 2

      Leverages the strengths of others to accomplish a common goal11.A.2

    3. 3

      Inspire others to reach their very best via example and selflessness11.A.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior in using influence and power11.A.4

  • B

    Be Responsible to Others

    1. 1

      Acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind11.B.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
VOCATIONALTRAINING, LIFELONGLEARNING, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 10, and Grade 9