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Creativity and Innovation
Why is creativity important?
Industries are becoming more and more automated
Knowing how to create and innovate will yield many competitive advantages
In a world with an abundance of monotony, creativity stands out
Definition of creativity and innovation
Think creatively
Use multiple creation techniques, create original ideas, refine those ideas
Work creatively with others
develop and communicate new ideas with others, be open minded, demonstrate originality, and view failure as an opportunity to learn
Implement innovation
Convert original ideas into tangible products that offer useful contributions to their corresponding fields
Integration in the classroom
Various examples are listed for each subject area, but each example has a certain "hands-on" quality about them.
Hands-on activities relevant to the subject matter thus effectively develop creative skills.
However, autonomy does not ALWAYS yield creative behavior. Previous successes may often be repeated if mere replication is the perceived goal
Innovation should always be encouraged in the classroom
Creativity should be modeled and demonstrated by the instructor; leading by example
Freedom within a structure
Allowing total freedom in a completing an assignment with a clear and focused goal
Skills should be taught and emphasized, but students should be given the oppurtunity to implement their new skills in a free environment in which they can behave creatively and thoughtfully
How is creativity related to critical thinking, collaboration, and communication?
Critical thinking is required to innovate in any capacity, and innovation is the backbone of creativity
Communication and collaboration are deeply intertwined with any kind of group work, and creativity is often best cultivated in a group dynamic
