Animating Kids Visual Literacy Framework
This clickable summary shows how Animating Kids aligns to 21st Century Learning standards across ISTE, AASL, P21, and Common Core (CCSS). Each level includes skills, standards, and where applicable, links for deeper exploration.
🔹 White Hat – Animation Basics
- ISTE 1.6 Creative Communicator – Original digital works
- AASL V. Explore – Tinkering and curiosity
- P21 – Creativity (imaginative play), Critical Thinking (basic problem-solving)
- CCSS SL.4.5 – Visual displays to clarify presentations
🔹 Yellow Hat – Combined Techniques
- ISTE 1.4 Innovative Designer – Design process with constraints
- AASL III. Collaborate – Team-based learning
- P21 – Collaboration, Communication through visuals
- CCSS SL.5.5 – Graphics and sound enhance themes
🔹 Red Hat – Character & Emotion
- ISTE 1.6.d – Customize media for audience/emotion
- AASL VI. Engage – Ethical creative expression
- P21 – Communication (emotion through visuals), Social skills (empathy)
- CCSS SL.6.4 – Present claims with visual support
🔹 Blue Hat – Storytelling & Production
- ISTE 1.7 Global Collaborator – Authentic audiences
- AASL IV. Curate & III. Share – Multimedia products, evaluation
- P21 – All 4Cs: Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking
- CCSS SL.8.5 – Use multimedia to strengthen communication
🔹 Black Hat – Advanced / Professional Media
- ISTE 1.5 Computational Thinker – Sequencing/editing
- ISTE 1.2 Digital Citizen – Safe, ethical publishing
- AASL VI. Engage – Ethical sharing, attribution
- P21 – Creativity & Innovation, Leadership
- CCSS SL.9–10.5 – Strategic use of digital media