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Creativity in the ClassroomGetting the most out of your students

Shalak Attack, Bruno Smoky, and Fiya Bruxa 2015

Workshop overviewWhat is creativity?Why creativity?How to integrate creativity into practiceQ&A

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Workshop description:Creativityin theclassroom: Getting the most out of your studentsIntroducingcreativityinto theclassroomdoesn't have to make the job harder; it can actually make it a lot more interesting for instructors AND students! Come to this session to learn about whatcreativityis (and is not), whycreativityis important now more than ever, and experience easy engaging ways to bring morecreativityto teaching and learning.

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What is creativity?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMGSw3GDyJQ

Source: 10 Things you should know about your eyes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMGSw3GDyJQ

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What is creativity?

15 minute activityVideo & Debrief

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Creativity Challenge #1

Form groups of 2 or 3 at your tableComplete this FOIL CRITTER task

FOIL CRITTER TASKCreate a critter out of the foil providedPresent a performance to your tablemates in which you tell a story involving the critterFor the purpose of this challenge, a critter is an animal

Tips to ConsiderDivide up roles among your teamPlan and practise your performancePresent your performance to your tablemates Destination Imagination, Inc 2013

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Creativity Challenge #2

Form groups of 2 or 3 at your tableComplete this DISH DUTY task

DISH DUTY TASKBuild the tallest tower you can on the floor using the materials providedYour tower must stand for 10 seconds without any team member touching it before its final height is measured

Tips to ConsiderBuilding takes time so manage time wiselyUse the measuring tape to measure the height of your tower, Measuring tape or scissors cannot be part of your tower Destination Imagination, Inc 2013

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Workshop overviewAt your tables,Form groups of 2 or 3Pick a creativity challengeRead the instructions togetherComplete the task (10 minutes)Share findings at your table (1-2 minutes/each)

Workshop description:Creativityin theclassroom: Getting the most out of your studentsIntroducingcreativityinto theclassroomdoesn't have to make the job harder; it can actually make it a lot more interesting for instructors AND students! Come to this session to learn about whatcreativityis (and is not), whycreativityis important now more than ever, and experience easy engaging ways to bring morecreativityto teaching and learning.

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Sir Ken Robinson, Can Creativity Be Taught?

`Source, Sir Ken Robinson, Can Creativity Be Taught? https://youtu.be/vlBpDggX3iE?t=12s8

According to Sir Ken Robinson, creativity isThe process of havingoriginal ideasthat have value

Discuss for 5 minutes at your tables

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venspired.comWhy creativity?

http://venspired.com

Image source, via Pinterest http://venspired.com

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Sir Ken Robinson, Why is Creativity Important in Education?

Source, Sir Ken Robinson Why is creativity important? http://tv.adobe.com/watch/creativity-in-education/why-is-creativity-important-in-education/11

Adobe State of Creativity Study, 2012

Source, http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/pressreleases/201204/042312AdobeGlobalCreativityStudy.html

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Adobe Creative in Education: Why it Matters, 2012

Adobe Creative in Education: Why it Matters, 2012 http://www.adobe.com

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Review the infographic. What professions might demand more creativity than others in Canada?

Discuss at your tables

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Hiring managers (n=1068) see creativity as important to society and the economy, but only half of business grasp its importance

Adobe , Creative Candidates Get Hired Study, 2014

Source, Adobe Creative Candidates Get Hired, 2014 http://wwwimages.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/education/pdfs/creative-candidates-study-0914.pdf?scid=social33256266

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Modern approach needed to help students prepare for success

Adobe , Creative Candidates Get Hired Study, 2014

Source, Adobe Creative Candidates Get Hired, 2014 http://wwwimages.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/education/pdfs/creative-candidates-study-0914.pdf?scid=social33256266

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How to integrate creativity into practice?

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Adobe , Barriers to Creativity in Education, 2013

Source: Adobe, Barriers to Creativity in Education, 2013 http://wwwimages.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/education/pdfs/barriers-to-creativity-in-education-study.pdf

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Dont limit assignments to one formatSet time aside for creativity through problem solvingUse technology to broaden your idea of assignmentsIntroduce unconventional learning materials into classEncourage discussion and collaboration

5 ways to bring more creativity into the classroom

Image viaFlickrby Linus BohmanAdapted from Hicks, 2015 http://www.edudemic.com/creativity-in-the-classroom/

Image source, Flickrby Linus BohmanSource for 5 Ways to Bring More Creativity Into the Classroom http://www.edudemic.com/creativity-in-the-classroom/ Kristen Hickson March 17, 201519

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