Creativity and Innovation in the Classroom

Five I's of Innovation

Integrating Creativity in the Classroom

Invention

Implementation

Inquiry

Initiative

Imagination

Creating 3-D sketches of projects using simple computer-aided design software

Using different articles and magazine cutouts to put their ideas on paper in different ways than just writing it down on paper.

Implementing Innovation in the Classroom

Thinking Creatively in the Classroom

Use different idea creation techniques so that using only one method isn't what kids get used to doing.

Create new and worthwhile ideas that kids will remember for many years to come and not only memorize a bunch of useless information

Ask Open Ended Questions

Create flexible learning environments so that kids are more comfortable with sharing

Create a place for all learners where everyone can participate however they feel most comfortable

Allow students to try things out on their own and fail if its necessary. The best way to learn something is by failing and getting yourself back up and learning from your mistakes.

Elaborate, refine, and analyze ideas to improve and maximize creative efforts

Interviewing students and teachers to find out different problems occurring in their own classrooms.

How—and why—to teach innovation in our schools