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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