2015 Crazy Ideas College
Proudly Brought To You By: Our Say, NBS Digital Foresight Lane and Southern Grampians Shire
Contributing
to Community
Students will have fun,
build community
connections and learn
a range of skills
including:
• Teamwork
• Creativity
• Critical Thinking
• Prototyping
• Pitching
• Leadership
Building
Skills
Creativity
and Fun
Crazy Ideas Online Learning Platform...
The Crazy Ideas College (CIC) online learning platform –
designed for and by teachers- helps students develop and
promote ideas so that they can have an impact in their
communities.
The online platform hosts a series of resources and
learning activities that support students through a four
step process:
1. Identifying local issues
2. Idea generation
3. Testing and refining ideas
4. Pitching and promoting
The CIC platforms ensures teachers have all of the
resources on hand to successfully guide the students
through activities. The program is largely delivered in
classroom, so that teachers can adapt the program to suit
learning objectives, schedules and timelines.
Teachers and students can learn at their own pace though
a recommended time commitment is about one hour a
week for 6-8 weeks.
Local events to support the classroom learning experience
Full day Crazy Ideas short course:
Held early in term three, this short course will support students to gain some initial experience
navigating each of the four steps. Over the course of the day they will form a strong connection to their
idea so that momentum is sustained as they commence the CIC classroom platform.
Crazy Ideas Biennale:
Southern Grampians Shire will host an Ideas Biennale in week nine of term three so that students
can present and promote their ideas to community members and leaders. Southern Grampians
Shire has also secured funding and resources to support the progression of promising ideas.
2015 Crazy Ideas College
Proudly Brought To You By: Our Say, NBS Digital Foresight Lane and Southern Grampians Shire
Frequently asked questions
What age groups can participate in CIC 2015?
The program can be adapted to meet the learning needs of a broad range of students. The model has been
used by senior primary school students, VCAL participants, senior school leaders and with year 9-10
specialist learning programs.
What support will be provided to support teachers through the process?
A teachers guide will be provided to all participating teachers. NBS Digital will be available to resolve any
technical or digital issues.
CIC has also engaged a local community leader, Naomi Turner to provide practical on the ground support
as required.
Is there a charge for accessing the CIC online platform?
No
What are the benefits for students?
CIC connects students into community conversations and real world decision making processes. CIC will
provide students with a fun and meaningful experience where they will:
• Tap into their creative potentials
• Learn valuable skills like teamwork, idea generation, prototyping, idea pitching and leadership
• Develop connections with community leaders and decision makers
• Build confidence that they can play a role in shaping the future of their communities
What do I need to do?
You can register students by contacting Kieran or David (details below).
Phone: 0418 398 305
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0403 679 277
Email: [email protected]
Check CIC out at www.crazyideascollege.com
Foresight
Lane