For Your Consideration!
FYC for 5/28/
For Your Consideration:
This week, we're continuing our focus on the intersection of student creativity and educational technology! We also have some great blog posts for your viewing!
Book Recommendations:
In "Creative Acts for Curious People: How to Think, Create, and Lead in Unconventional Ways," Sarah Stein Greenberg presents 80 creative exercises designed to spark curiosity and foster creative problem-solving skills in K-12 education. This timely book stresses that everyone can be creative, promoting a mindset that encourages all students to approach problems innovatively. Integrating these concepts with educational technology can stimulate student engagement and prepare them for our increasingly digital world.
Moreover, Greenberg's exercises offer fresh perspectives on using technology innovatively in the classroom. The book also encourages reevaluating failure, emphasizing its role in the creative process and growth. One notable exercise, "Flipping Assumptions," empowers students to question assumptions and approach problems from various angles.
Not just beneficial for students, Greenberg's methods can inspire educators to be creative in curriculum design, teaching methods, and technology implementation. "Creative Acts for Curious People" serves as a guide to transforming classrooms into vibrant hubs of curiosity and creativity, offering tools to foster creativity in an education system where technology plays a significant role. It's more than just a book; it's a transformational tool in the hands of a creative educator.
Articles to Read and Consider:
Seth Godin published “More is More” - worth a quick read!
Stephanie Farley of Edutopia has written a great piece on Engaging Students in Wonder and Awe. A very inspiring read and great for igniting ideas for how to implement it in your classroom!
Jackie Joyner-Kersee spoke at the Commencement of the University of Illinois a few weeks back. Inc. Magazine wrote a great article on her inspirational message on embracing failure and learning and thriving from it!