by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Solution Fluency
The children of today will be the leaders and architects of tomorrow. That’s why they will need a process they can internalize to face challenges and problems that haven’t even been realized yet. We’ve come to know this as the 6Ds of Solution Fluency and... ![This is How Solution Fluency Mirrors Design Thinking [Infographic]](https://d2wldp4wpenmih.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/6D-mindmap-1080x675.jpg)
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Solution Fluency
Solution Fluency is something that mirrors many familiar learning procedures. These are the kinds of processes we have used in and out of classrooms for centuries, it seems. When teachers first see Solution Fluency, it can look complicated and daunting. Once compared... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Solution Fluency
In our work all over the world, we’ve made friends with a lot of teachers who’ve done some incredible things with the Essential Fluencies. They’re called our GDCF Success Stories, and we’re proud to have them available for viewing. Each one... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Solution Fluency
When we ask anyone what skills students need most to succeed in the future, the most common answer is that learners must be exceptional problem solvers. The Solution Fluency process is one for not only problem solving, but also living. Since it provides skills that... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Solution Fluency
Teacher Kyle Schwartz knows about the vitality of the teacher-learner connection. Back in 2015, she conducted a social media experiment that has since gone viral. Her goal was to get to know her students better. She wanted to know them not just academically, but also... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Solution Fluency
How can teachers conquer project-based learning challenges? It’s important to be able to do since project-based learning is an excellent way to advance education and get things done if it’s used the right way. It’s commonly seen for class projects,... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Solution Fluency Activity Planner
When it comes to the tools used by busy teachers, simple is best. The GDCF’s own Solution Fluency Activity Planner is no exception. So in this round of Activity Planner updates we’re happy to announce that we’re continuing to take that philosophy to... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Solution Fluency Activity Planner
The Solution Fluency Activity Planner is the modern teacher’s tool of the future. It allows you to truly design lessons that have 3 main components: sticky learning, higher-order thinking, and real world situations. This is the second part of our exploration of... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Teaching
Before I discovered Solution Fluency lesson planning, I had a tenuous relationship with lesson plans. I would get hung up on the format, the wording, the components, referencing the Standards, and worrying if the lesson would work. The process of planning took away... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Solution Fluency
By far the most important skill students need for future success is the ability to solve complex and challenging problems. This sentiment is shared by practically every educator we’ve asked across the globe. With Solution Fluency you have a powerful tool to give to...