Thinking Foundation - Resources

Visual Complexity
www.visualcomplexity.com
“VisualComplexity.com intends to be a unified resource space for anyone interested in the visualization of complex networks. The project's main goal is to leverage a critical understanding of different visualization methods, across a series of disciplines, as diverse as Biology, Social Networks or the World Wide Web. I truly hope this space can inspire, motivate and enlighten any person doing research on this field.”

Creating a Thinking School
www.thinking.co.uk
“We are a leading edge organisation [in Great Britain] committed to the development of dynamic learning communities through the strategic implementation of thinking. We understand the ‘why’ of cognitive education and the ‘how’ of embedding thinking across the whole school, creating the environment in which thinking can flourish and independent learning can develop.”

David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
www.davidrumsey.com
“The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection has over 13,600 maps online. The collection focuses on rare 18th and 19th century North and South America maps and other cartographic materials. Historic maps of the World, Europe, Asia and Africa are also represented. Collection categories include antique atlas, globe, school geography, maritime chart, state, county, city, pocket, wall, childrens and manuscript maps. The collection can be used to study history, genealogy and family history.”

Edward Tufte
www.edwardtufte.com
“Edward Tufte has written seven books, including Visual Explanations, Envisioning Information, The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, and Data Analysis for Politics and Policy. He writes, designs, and self-publishes his books on analytical design, which have received more than 40 awards for content and design. He is Professor Emeritus at Yale University, where he taught courses in statistical evidence, information design, and interface design. His current work includes landscape sculpture, printmaking, video and a new book.”

Thinking Maps
www.thinkingmaps.com
“Thinking Maps, Inc. is an educational consulting and publishing company specializing in providing professional staff development for K-12 schools across the country. Our main focus is the implementation, on a school-wide and district-wide basis, of Thinking Maps®, a common visual language for learning within and across disciplines.”

Habits of Mind
www.habits-of-mind.net
“Our mission is to build an international network of people in schools, homes and businesses that are dedicated to sharing the vision of the Habits of Mind as a foundation for building thought-full learning communities. Our focus is on performance under challenging conditions that demand strategic reasoning, insightfulness, perseverance, creativity, and craftsmanship. The critical attribute of intelligent human beings is not only having information, but also knowing how to act on it. Employing Habits of Mind requires drawing forth certain patterns of intellectual behavior that produce powerful results. They are a composite of many skills, attitudes and proclivities including: Value, Sensitivity, Capability, and Commitment.”




		Resources Weblinks Visual Complexity www.visualcomplexity.com “VisualComplexity.com intends to be a unified resource space for anyone interested in the visualization of complex networks. The project's main goal is to leverage a critical understanding of different visualization methods, across a series of disciplines, as diverse as Biology, Social Networks or the World Wide Web. I truly hope this space can inspire, motivate and enlighten any person doing research on this field.” Creating a Thinking School www.thinking.co.uk “We are a leading edge organisation [in Great Britain] committed to the development of dynamic learning communities through the strategic implementation of thinking. We understand the ‘why’ of cognitive education and the ‘how’ of embedding thinking across the whole school, creating the environment in which thinking can flourish and independent learning can develop.” David Rumsey Historical Map Collection www.davidrumsey.com “The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection has over 13,600 maps online. The collection focuses on rare 18th and 19th century North and South America maps and other cartographic materials. Historic maps of the World, Europe, Asia and Africa are also represented. Collection categories include antique atlas, globe, school geography, maritime chart, state, county, city, pocket, wall, childrens and manuscript maps. The collection can be used to study history, genealogy and family history.” Edward Tufte www.edwardtufte.com “Edward Tufte has written seven books, including Visual Explanations, Envisioning Information, The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, and Data Analysis for Politics and Policy. He writes, designs, and self-publishes his books on analytical design, which have received more than 40 awards for content and design. He is Professor Emeritus at Yale University, where he taught courses in statistical evidence, information design, and interface design. His current work includes landscape sculpture, printmaking, video and a new book.” Thinking Maps www.thinkingmaps.com “Thinking Maps, Inc. is an educational consulting and publishing company specializing in providing professional staff development for K-12 schools across the country. Our main focus is the implementation, on a school-wide and district-wide basis, of Thinking Maps®, a common visual language for learning within and across disciplines.” Habits of Mind www.habits-of-mind.net “Our mission is to build an international network of people in schools, homes and businesses that are dedicated to sharing the vision of the Habits of Mind as a foundation for building thought-full learning communities. Our focus is on performance under challenging conditions that demand strategic reasoning, insightfulness, perseverance, creativity, and craftsmanship. The critical attribute of intelligent human beings is not only having information, but also knowing how to act on it. Employing Habits of Mind requires drawing forth certain patterns of intellectual behavior that produce powerful results. They are a composite of many skills, attitudes and proclivities including: Value, Sensitivity, Capability, and Commitment.”