This slideshow was a part of an invited workshop presented on September 1, 2011 at Plymouth University as a part of the Your Idea, Our Health Conference.
Text of Creative Learning
Creative Learning Steve Wheeler University of Plymouth
Why do we need creative learning? Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 http://blog.prosperyourmind.com
Creativity (in general) is the ability to come up with new ideas that are surprising yet intelligible, and also valuable in some way (Boden, 2001) Creativity Creativity in general is the ability to come up with new ideas that are surprising yet intelligible, and also valuable in some way (Boden, 2001) Creativity? Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 http://flexyourgeek.com
3 types of Creativity Combinational creativity - combining old ideas in new ways. e.g. Analogy in science Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 http://flexyourgeek.com
3 types of Creativity Exploratory creativity - what do the rules enable me to do? e.g. Jazz music. Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 http://flexyourgeek.com
3 types of Creativity Transformational creativity - significant alteration of one or more rules in concept space. e.g. E=MC2. Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011
Wallas: 4 Stage Creative Process Preparation Incubation Illumination Verification (The Creative Process takes time) Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 http://blog.prosperyourmind.com
The pace of change is unrelenting Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 How can we keep up with it?
"In the times of rapid change, learners inherit the Earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists." -Eric Hoffer Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 washingtonrebel.typepad.com
For the first time we are preparing students for a future we cannot clearly describe. -David Warlick Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011
Mass working... Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 http://le-flaneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/office-workers.jpg
... led to mass synchronisation Linear thinking Conformity Standardisation Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 http://www.delasallewaterford.com
The ICT Suite... Linear thinking Conformity Standardisation ... again Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 http://www.hseb.utah.edu
Think Different Kick start your brain. New ideas come from watching something, talking to people, experimenting, asking questions, getting out of the office - Steve Jobs Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 http://steve-jobs-biography.pics-grabber.appspot.com/
Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way - Edward de Bono Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/caveman_92223/3346906435/
Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties - Erich Fromm Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011
Creativity takes courage - Henri Matisse Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011
Join all nine dots using only four straight lines. Do not take your pen from the paper and do not go back over any lines. We need creative solutions... Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011
We see boundaries where there are none. We need to break out of this mindset and take risks. Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 Think outside the box!
Aman enters a field with an unopened package and dies. Why? Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011
Aman enters a field with an unopened package and dies. Why? Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011
What areas of your practice do you want to make more creative? Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 http://blog.prosperyourmind.com
The 10% myth... Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 www.mediajunk.com
The 10% myth... we only use 10%of our brains.... Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 We actually use all of our brains, but not simultaneously www.mediajunk.com
Mind maps Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 http://focusonhealthy.com
Create Connect Collaborate Communicate Mindtools Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 http://commons.wikimedia.org/
Positive Deviance Somewhere in your organization, groups of people are already doing things differently and better. To create lasting change, find areas of positive deviance and fan their flames. - Pascale & Sternin (Harvard Business Review) Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011
Positive Deviance Somewhere in your organization, groups of people are already doing things differently and better. To create lasting change, find areas of positive deviance and fan their flames. - Pascale & Sternin (Harvard Business Review) Disruption Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011
What would you want to disrupt? Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 http://flexyourgeek.com
Divergent thinking Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011
What is your plan for the future? Will it involve more creativity? Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2011 http://blog.prosperyourmind.com
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