What are the common features of great learning experiences?

1. Engaging

1.1. hands-on

1.2. interactive

1.3. encourage experimantation

2. Thinking

2.1. problem solving

2.2. cross-curricluar

2.3. peer-reviewed

2.4. metacognition

2.5. welcome a variety of it

2.6. beyond the classroom

2.7. process oriented

3. Creativity

3.1. outside the box

3.2. choices

3.3. multiple answers

3.4. unique and mysterious

3.5. scaffolding approaches

3.6. low-tech, high-tech, and no-tech

3.7. thought provoking / wonderment

3.8. inquiry

3.9. variety of results for a variety of learners

3.10. creative "alchemy"

4. Environment / Culture

4.1. healthy anxiety

4.2. no fear of failure

4.3. grit

4.4. serendipitous learning

4.5. modeling

5. Relevant

5.1. meaningful

5.2. real-world

5.3. purposeful

5.4. applicable

6. Passion

6.1. confidence

6.2. internalization

6.3. engaging the academic and non-academic learner

7. Motivating

7.1. excitement

7.2. inspiration

7.3. enthusiasm

7.4. "I wish I was doing that!"

8. connectivity

8.1. community of learners

8.2. reflection

8.3. discussion

8.4. colearning

8.5. conversation

8.6. connecting to expertise

9. Product

9.1. realistic

9.2. ongoing

9.3. leaving wanting more

9.4. transformative

9.5. purposeful

9.6. open ended

9.7. promotes habits of mind

9.8. inspires us to learn more

9.9. memorable outcomes