Summary: 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 answered any questions you had about it. New vocabulary: Hawthorne Effect, Pavlovian, lupin flower, pigeon, tactic, cynical, discrete Science Pet. (2014, August 18). Observations and inferences. [Video]. Youtube.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBlR7taW9jk Denver, C. (2009, October 4). Test your observational skills. [Video]. Video.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAFfYLR_IRY Attachments: Homework due at 1 pm before Class 09: There are two parts to… 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. (2019). Innovator’s DNA: Mastering the five skills of disruptive innovators. Harvard Business School Press. Homework due on Tuesday after lunch, the day before Class 07: … 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 at 1 pm, the… 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 Tuesday by the end of lunchtime at 1 pm so I can check your work in advance:  Please read and take about 3-5 pages of notes on: Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1997). Finding flow: The psychology of engagement with everyday life. Basic… Read More

Summary: I continued to introduce some of the readings and viewings for the course, while conducting a few simple creativity exercises to keep us thinking critically and engaging in a bit of play at the same time. Then, you discussed your homework in pairs and groups. Finally, we made sure you understand what the homework is. Keywords: Pain points Loh, P. S. (2023, Dec. 9). How to be a creative thinker: Carnegie Mellon University Po-Shen Loh [Video]. EO. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpYA7WXkHyI Homework due by 1 pm the day before Class 03:  Please click the ‘show… Read More

Summary: Today, we discussed reading 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 be confident 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.greatschoolspartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Mindsets-and-Equitable-Education.pdf Then we reviewed Angela Lee Duckworth’s research on… Read More