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Section A: Hive Learning Network, an overview

Chapter 1: What is the Hive Learning Network

• Big idea/questions/goals/outcomes
• DML connections
• Need statement/Rationale
• Prose/poetry of Hive
• Attributes

Source Materials:

• Principles, Practice, framework for developing Hive programs, (Hive Chicago Program Development Guide)
• Goals, benefits, responsibilities of HLN; Structure of network and roles of stakeholders,i Hive Overview 4-page pamphlet )
• List of attributes of a Hive network
• What is Hive? What is Connected Learning? Who can join? Brief history and how the network is supported, (Hive 2-pager FAQ )
• “A big tent for teaching tech” blog post by Mark Surman – This is on Hive Toronto, but it touches on the rationale and need for HLN.
• About Hive Chicago – Questions, big idea, rationale for a learning network
• Hive Pittsburgh Theory of Change & Program Logic Model
• Connected Learning: Stories from the Web – Principles, designs and values of connected learning; Webmaking 101; stories on individuals; profiles
• Hive NYC Information Kit -- Hive NYC Overview; List of Hive NYC members; MOU; Overview of Funded Projects; Press Clips; Connected Learning Principles; List of Resources

Chapter 2: Hive, A History

• Where the ideas come from
• Narratives of launch: Pitt, NYC, Chi, Toronto, Athens
• Documentation

The New Youth City Learning Network

• Creating a New Vision for Out-of-School Learning
• Developing a Learning Network in NYC
• Mannahatta Game project
• Youth Committee –show that youth leadership has been integral to Hive planning & development

Hive Learning Network NYC & Chicago

• Brief history of Hive NYC and Hive Chicago
• History of HiveNYC blog post
• Hive NYC DML Fund awards, 5/16/12, 10/15/12

Hive Pittsburgh

• Hive Pittsburgh history
• Overview of Pittsburgh Learning Ecosystem
• Video of Pittsburgh Network/Sprout Fund – connecting the Hive principles to Pittsburgh org, possible Hive localization example
• Spark Program Context and Background
• Hive Pittsburgh Sprout Fund receives MacArthur grant press release, 2/8/13

Hive Toronto

• Hive Toronto Launch event announcement
• Straw man of Mozilla and MacArthur Relationship
• Digital Citizenship at Hive: A Qualitative Review of Digital Citizenship in Afterschool Settings & Informal Learning Environments-posing the big idea questions; analysis of Hive member orgs and how they place themselves within the network.

Chapter 3: Hive Membership

• Overarching statements that characterize strong member orgs/Hive philosophical approach to building communities of practice
• Membership policy/approach for each HLN
• Hive Member Memorandum of Understanding from Hive NYC info kit
• Member Requirements and Benefits from Hive Chicago
• How to Recruit and Nominate New Members from Hive Chicago
• Current member orgs, by city
  • Two sentence org description
  • Key individuals
  • Website/links
  • Hive grants received and/or projects supported to-date
  • Membership Lists: Toronto, NYC, Chicago
• (could be the basis of a global mentor/learning innovator directory)

Chapter 4: Hive Activities & Events

• Generalized description of activities that every HLN does on an ongoing basis, potentially grouped as follows:
  • Catalytic Support & Project Assistance
  • Program Development & Field Building
  • Knowledge Sharing, Communication & Outreach
  • Documentation, Measurement & Assessment
• Brief notes about unique things that certain HLNs do
• Examples of cross-network initiatives/thematics (e.g., Hive Fashion)
• Listing of major conferences of shared interest with significant Hive/Connected Learning representation
  • DML Conference
  • MozFest
  • World Maker Faire
  • SXSWedu
  • Research convenings from DML hub
  • National Writing Project (NWP)
  • Games, Learning and Society (iffy, but could see more Hive rep there...)
  • Games for Change

Chapter 7: Hive Project Case Studies

• Group case studies thematically, rather than by city?
  • Making
    • MAKESHOP, Pittsburgh

• • STEM/STEAM
    • AirCasting, New York Hall of Science, NYC
    • STEAM Project, Pittsburgh

• • Robotics & Computer Science
    • CREATE Lab, Pittsburgh

• • Gaming & Play
    • Elizabeth Forward School District, Pittsburgh
    • Early Learning Environment, Pittsburgh

• • Social Justice
    • Kickflip, City Lore, NYC
    • Now Is The Time (NITT), Chicago Public Library, Facing History, Steppenwolf Theatre, Chicago

• • Youth Leadership
    • Youth Advisory Board, Yollocalli Arts Reach (Natl Museum of Mexican Art), Chicago
    • Hang Out, Mess Around, Geek Out (HOMAGO): A Guidebook, Hive Chicago & Natl Museum of Mexican Art – Handbook designed for people who want to create a space for youth cultural production
    • HiveNYC Youth Committee

• • Badges
    • Race to the White House Summer Badge Beta Report, Global Kids, NYC

Section B: How To Create a Hive Learning Network

Chapter 9: So You want to be a HLN?

• Why do you want to be a hive, a check list
  • Prospective Hive Learning Network Self Assessment Sheet
• Attributes
• How to prepare
• Strawman scenario(s)
  • “Abigail Helps to Start Hive Research Triangle”
• Other local context to consider/assess:
  • School Reform
  • University R&D
  • Ed Tech sector

Chapter 10: Hive Infrastructure

• Grantmaking funds structures/examples
  • Hive NYC Digital Media Learning Fund RFP S– Spark, Catalyst, Link
  • Hive Pittsburgh Fund for Connected Learning RFP
  • Hive Pittsburgh Key Partner Organizations
• Communication (internal/external)/examples
  • Guide for Members, Hive Chicago
  • Member Information Kit, Hive NYC
  • Memorandum of Understanding, Hive NYC
  • Brand, Identity and Copy Guidelines, Hive Chicago
  • Communication Tips by Audience, Hive Chicago
  • Social Media Channels, Hive Toronto
  • Project documentation examples, Hive Pittsburgh

• Staffing/examples
  • Staffing Model, Hive Pittsburgh
  • Management & Governance Info
  • Team and Partners, Hive Chicago
  • Advisory Committee Agreement Form, Hive Chicago

• Org examples
  • How to Recruit and Nominate New Members, Hive Chicago
  • Member Requirements & Benefit, Hive Chicago
  • Membership Info, Hive Pittsburgh

• Case studies
  • Policies (Local/Global)

Chapter 11: Preparation Strategies

• Pop-Up/Catalytic events/examples
• Network/Constituency building/examples
• Asset mapping your city/region
• Collective design/examples
• Case studies