4D Co-Curricular Education with An Edge

Zine Workbooks

4D Zine Workbooks are short, self-guided digital experiences designed to support reflection, exploration, and meaningful connection between learning and lived experience. With easy reads, creative prompts, and a distinct visual style, each zine offers a flexible, low-pressure way for you to engage beyond the classroom.

 

Start Your Zine Journey

Download each zine workbook by clicking the "Download" buttons below, then complete it digitally or in print (see print setting) —whatever works best for you. After finishing each workbook, please submit the short feedback form (one per zine). Students who complete four zine workbooks are eligible for a free swag bag; contact krystoff.kissoon@du.edu to confirm eligibility, share your experience, and arrange pickup.

Instructions you may find useful

• Recommended sequence for using the workbooks

  Zine Workbook	Why?
  1 - Aligning Your Spheres	This is the shortest zine and gives you a good sense of the format and feel of our workbook library.
  2 - The Identity Workbook	Provides a strong foundation of identity-work that helps inform reflection and responses in all the other workbooks.
  3 - Role Model Mapping	After reflecting on who they are in the Identity Workbook, students can then reflect on how their identities influence who they look up to and identify gaps in representation and perspectives. This zine also provides a solid introduction for students to the 4D ethos and framework.
  4 - Digital Identity and Character	Having reflected on their identities, students can then reflect on how this shows up in online and offline spaces to impact their future personal and professional opportunities.
  5 - The Case for Outdated Technology	This workbook cuts across all four dimensions (intellect, character, well-being, purpose) and builds on skills from previous workbooks (e.g. nostalgic reflection, intentional living, eco-consciousness)
  6 - The Case for Adult Animation	This workbook cuts across all four dimensions (intellect, character, well-being, purpose) and builds on skills from previous workbooks (e.g. analytical reasoning, creative self-expression, cultivating belonging)
  7 - Demystifying Death	This workbook cuts across all four dimensions (intellect, character, well-being, purpose) and builds on skills from previous workbooks (e.g. emotional intelligence, meaning-making, cultural fluency)

• Additional instructions for student
  • Zine workbooks are designed to be flexible and shared. You can work through them on your own or with friends—at a coffee shop, in the library, or in your residence hall—to spark meaningful conversations and support one another as you reflect and apply new ideas.
  • They’re also a great option when you are studying or traveling abroad. Since the zines are fully self-guided, you can continue your 4D development from anywhere and reflect in real time on your global experiences.
  • Student organizations and groups are encouraged to use zine workbooks as a creative alternative to traditional workshops. Instead of hosting a guest speaker, groups can complete a workbook together and follow up with a guided discussion to deepen connection and strengthen civic engagement.
• Additional instructions for faculty and staff
  • Zine workbooks are being developed as pre-built modules in Canvas Commons, allowing faculty and staff to easily import them into existing courses or programs, with optional assessments and supplemental resources.
  • Staff are encouraged to use zine workbooks to support the development of student employees, leaders, and organization members. They work well for onboarding, ongoing professional development, conferences, retreats, or as an alternative to traditional training sessions.
  • Faculty can integrate zine workbooks as course activities or requirements to introduce students to the 4D Experience and encourage intentional reflection on intellect, character, well-being, and purpose. The topics support core skills—such as identity development, critical thinking, and empathy-building—and can be adapted across disciplines, including STEM and technical programs. Zines also offer a flexible option when instructors are traveling or unavailable, paired with a discussion or reflection activity.
  • Both faculty and staff are encouraged to print and distribute zine workbooks at events aligned with relevant 4D dimensions or themes, or to use reflection prompts for discussion, icebreakers, and team-building. While written for students, many activities are equally valuable for staff and faculty reflection and development. For support or consultation, contact the 4D Experience Team at krystoff.kissoon@du.edu
• Assessment instructions
  • Do not collect or share students’ completed workbooks since they contain deeply personal and sensitive information.
  • Rather, assign a short reflection paper/discussion board (templates coming soon in Canvas Commons!) or host a live facilitated discussion for students to share out high-level thoughts on using the workbook, impacts on their personal and professional growth, and any connections they make to the specifics of the course, student group, or role. You can pose questions such as:
    • What was the most interesting part of this workbook to you? What part was the most challenging to complete, and why?
    • How did this workbook change your understanding of yourself, your career, your relationships, and/or your sense of social responsibility?
    • What connections can you make between this workbook and your current coursework, research, internships, co-curricular activities, community service, and social life?
  • If any group of 15+ students completes a single workbook, you can reach out to the 4D Experience team (krystoff.kissoon@du.edu) for support facilitating a deeper and more nuanced conversation for students to engage beyond these questions.