Ireland on March 17th

Summary:  I explained how to write the paper after you do your observations. Watch something, interviews, or surveys and just think and take notes about what happened. Therefore, we discussed the observation chapter and your proposals, and I gave advice to each student. Homework due on 11/01/23 by 9:00 AM as much as you can. Please take notes on what you observe based on your proposal. Some of you are doing interviews, viewing physical spaces, comparing videos, or also adding notes of new readings. Regardless, observe the place, people, or viewing that might… Read More

Summary: First, we checked your homework on your Google docs and add page numbers or time stamps for the videos of any quoted material to help you write your paper. I suggested you review your notes and write on the Brown video. We spoke in pairs about how observation leads to creative ideas and innovation, but we didn’t get to view the videos, so we can view them in Class 09.  Then, I gave a preview of the writing assignment, and I answered any questions you had about it. New vocabulary: Hawthorne Effect, Pavlovian,… Read More

Summary: We discussed flow through all-class and pairwork activities about how “flow” is related to creativity and input discovery skills. Then we reviewed the discovery skills and from the readings in pairs and the whole class as well. You reflected on what skills you are good at and what skills are somewhat new to you. Listening to your observations about yourself was interesting! Dyer, J., Gregersen, H., & Christensen, C. (2011). Innovator’s DNA: Mastering the five skills of disruptive innovators. Harvard Business School Press. Homework due on Sunday 10/22/2023 at 4 PM:  Free Rice: The… Read More

Summary: As a creative visual introduction to finding flow, we viewed this inspiring video by J. Silva: Silva, J. (2013, July 30). Find your creative flow [Video file]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXwLsba2TOY Students got into pairs or groups of three to discuss finding flow based on chapter three of this reading: Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1997). Finding flow: The psychology of engagement with everyday life. Basic Books. Our discussions were based on these questions: New Vocabulary: probe, perimeter, adjacent, hover, virtuoso, eureka, lateral prefrontal cortex, estatic, numinous, imaginal, rhapsody, thicket, alacrity, dim Homework due on Tuesday 10/17/2023 at 6 PM: … Read More

Summary:  We viewed and discussed David Kelly’s Ted talk about fostering creative confidence. New vocabulary: obscure, improvise, innate, self-efficacy, Professor Bandura at Stanford, opt-out, anesthesiology, stuffed animal (plush toy), IDEO is David Kelly’s Company, the D School is at Stanford University Kelley, D. (2012, March). How to build your creative confidence [Video]. TED Conference. http://www.ted.com/talks/david_kelley_how_to_build_your_creative_confidence?language=en Homework due on Sunday 10/15/2023 at 4 PM so I can check your work in advance:  Please read and take about 3 pages of notes on: Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1997). Finding flow: The psychology of engagement with everyday life. Basic Books. If you are… Read More

First, we reviewed this video about actions that promote creativity, or for new students who watch for the first time.  3% Of people can pass this creative test, can you? -Bit Size Psyche Summary: We continued to view and analyze three creative ideas from the “Bit Size Psyche” video link above, and we looked at multiple perspectives and perceptions to increase creative thought. Then, we watched and discussed ways of building creative confidence. You can review the video whenever you like. Then, with my assistance, in pairs, you discussed the Sawyer (2012) article, and mainly had active… Read More

Summary: Today, we discussed the reading of Carol Dweck’s article on growth mindsets and Cobb. Some themes that came up were the person’s right to pursue their happiness, be productive, and having the confidence to share skills and knowledge with others (in education, work, and life).   Here are exciting videos related to the Dweck (2010) reading: Spencer, J. (2017, March 27). Growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1CHPnZfFmU Brainology program video introduction: Brainology. (2010, November 26). Brainology program introduction video [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF5yB31IT5Y Dweck, C. S. (2010). Mind-sets. Principal Leadership, 10(5), 26-29.  https://www.inflexion.org/mind-sets-and-equitable-education/ Then we reviewed Angela Lee… Read More