Creativity allows you to express yourself.

This cat was inspired by the Duckworth-Robinson graphic about the benefits of creativity; see below.

Creativity allows you to express yourself.

(cheezburger)

You can see the transcription here.

Creativity gives you a sense of pride.

This cat was inspired by the Duckworth-Robinson graphic about the benefits of creativity; see below.

Creativity gives you a sense of pride.

(cheezburger)

You can see the transcription here.

Creativity can link you to others with the same passion.

This cat was inspired by the Duckworth-Robinson graphic about the benefits of creativity; see below.

Creativity can link you to others with the same passion.

(cheezburger)

You can see the transcription here.

I am excited by new ideas.

I am excited by new ideas.

(cheezburger)

This one is inspired by Barbara Bray's model of a "continuum of purpose" as learners grow independently, pursuing new ideas and following their passion. Here's a transcription of the graphic and more information.

Failure teaches you to deal with disappointment.

Today's cat is inspired by a great infographic from Sylvia Duckworth; see below.

Failure teaches you to deal with disappointment.

Here's the graphic, and here's a transcription:

Being different can give you power.

This cat was inspired by Sylvia Duckworth's Superheroes graphic; see below:

Being different can give you power.

(cheezburger)

I've also done a transcript of the graphic.

10 Things We Can Learn From Superheroes

Learning challenges preconceived notions.

I was inspired to make this cat by the infographic below by Sylvia Duckworth which poses a sharp contrast between school and learning: learning should be full of surprises!

Learning challenges preconceived notions.

(cheezburger)

Here's what it says:

SCHOOL		LEARNING
promotes starting by looking for answers		promotes starting with questions
is about consuming		is about creating
is about finding information on something prescribed for you		is about exploring your passions and interests
teaches compliance		is about challenging perceived norms
is scheduled at certain times		can happen any time, all of the time
often isolates		is often social
is standardized		is personal
teaches us to obtain information from certain people		promotes that everyone is a teacher and everyone is a learner
is about giving you information		is about making your own connections
is sequential		is random and non-linear
promotes surface-level thinking		is about deep exploration

To learn, start by asking a question.

I was inspired to make this cat by the infographic below by Sylvia Duckworth which poses a sharp contrast between school and learning: curiosity is not always a priority in school, but it is essential for learning ... and cats are very curious creatures.

To learn, start by asking a question.

(cheezburger)

Here's what it says:

SCHOOL		LEARNING
promotes starting by looking for answers		promotes starting with questions
is about consuming		is about creating
is about finding information on something prescribed for you		is about exploring your passions and interests
teaches compliance		is about challenging perceived norms
is scheduled at certain times		can happen any time, all of the time
often isolates		is often social
is standardized		is personal
teaches us to obtain information from certain people		promotes that everyone is a teacher and everyone is a learner
is about giving you information		is about making your own connections
is sequential		is random and non-linear
promotes surface-level thinking		is about deep exploration

Learning requires deep exploration.

I was inspired to make this cat by the infographic below by Sylvia Duckworth inspired by George Couros who poses a sharp contrast between school and learning: cats would not do well in school, but they sure do like to learn!

Learning requires deep exploration.

(cheezburger)

Here's what it says:

SCHOOL		LEARNING
promotes starting by looking for answers		promotes starting with questions
is about consuming		is about creating
is about finding information on something prescribed for you		is about exploring your passions and interests
teaches compliance		is about challenging perceived norms
is scheduled at certain times		can happen any time, all of the time
often isolates		is often social
is standardized		is personal
teaches us to obtain information from certain people		promotes that everyone is a teacher and everyone is a learner
is about giving you information		is about making your own connections
is sequential		is random and non-linear
promotes surface-level thinking		is about deep exploration