Lesson 19 — Enhancing Creativity « Wisdom 101 Being deeply involved in creative activity is one of the most enjoyable experiences we human beings can have. What’s more, it allows us to put something back into the pot of life, to give something of value to others. For many people, though, creativity seems mysterious and out of reach — a gift given to some people and not to others. The truth is that it is not a rare gift, but a quite understandable process — one that any of us can use to enhance our enjoyment of life. Different writers have different views about what creativity is, and about how the creative process works. Some make distinctions between different kinds of creativity. One is production-related creativity: the production of something novel or unique that has value.The other is discovery-related creativity: the discovery, through human insight, of some new fact, law, or feature of the world. By production-related creativity I don’t mean just novel inventions and product designs, though that is part of it. Preparation.
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Your innovative five year plan Preparing a Five Year Plan Many successful people achieve success because they set for themselves a few very clear goals and then strive to achieve them. Life goals provide a long term focus. A five year plan does not mean planning out every step you will take for the next half a decade. A five year plan should have some clear goals to strive for as well as steps you will need to take in order to achieve those goals. In this article, we will look at a five year plan for individuals. Where Are You Going? Different people focus on different aspects of their lives when making long term plans. Artistic Attitude Career Education Experience Family Financial Health Hobbies Material wealth Pleasure Professional Public service/Community Recognition Relationship(s) Travel Outrageous stuff Go through the list above and think about where you would like to be five years from now in respect to the aspect. In other aspects of life, think about people, older than you, whom you admire. Synergies
The 8 Types Of Imagination It has been said that imagination is more important than knowledge, and for any experienced classroom teacher it is easy to see daily evidence of this. In the June issue of Edudemic Magazine for iPad , we’re going to take a look at the role of imagination (and curiosity) in the learning process, and strategies for leveraging each. In doing research, I happened across an article published over at the international news blog IntoEastAfrica on the different types of imagination, and it occurred to me that though I often think of intelligence and understanding as fluid and diverse, I hadn’t thought of imagination that way. Our Imaginations In the blog post, Dr. “Imagination is a manifestation of our memory and enables us to scrutinize our past and construct hypothetical future scenarios that do not yet, but could exist. 8 Types of Imagination 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. More Info Requisite Carl Sagan And no mention of imagination would be complete without Carl Sagan.
untitled Wisdom 101 The Engineering Design Process The engineering design process is a series of steps that engineering teams use to guide them as they solve problems. Anyone can do it! To determine how to build something (skyscraper, amusement park ride, bicycle, music player), engineers gather information and conduct research to understand the needs of the challenge to be addressed. Then they brainstorm many imaginative possible solutions. They select the most promising idea and embark upon a design that includes drawings, and analytical decisions on the materials and construction, manufacturing and fabrication technologies to use. Engineers design and build all types of structures, systems and products that are important in our everyday lives. Understand the need: What is the problem? Engineers use their science and math knowledge to explore all possible options and compare many design ideas. Engineers select the solution that best uses the available resources and best meets the project's requirements.
Remarkable Résumé Designs - Noupe Design Blog Feb 16 2011 When applying for a job, a designer’s résumé is of utmost importance. This is precisely what should be attention-grabbing and creatively designed. This portrays the level of creativity and also aids in standing out from the rest who also happen to be applying for the same position. We hope that these creative résumés will inspire and encourage you to think out of the box and redesign your application papers with sucess. To help you get ready for your job interview, you can read here to find out how to prepare well. Unusual Résumés Curriculum Vitae by Jonny-Rocket Attraction is the standard. Matthew Villalovos What a catalogue of foods. Francis Homo This unique style of a résumé shows the human mind supremacy of thinking out of the box. Chuck D Lay Résumé Incomparable style of work which shows the worth and skills of the artist: Joe Kelso presents…! Résumé by Pau Morgan Creatively designed résumé that looks eye-catching and attracts the whole attention of all: F. H. (ik)
A new, effective approach to creativity: anticonventional thinking (ACT) with Jeffrey Paul Bamgartner Ten Steps to Better Student Engagement Tristan de Frondeville As a teacher, my goal was to go home at the end of each day with more energy than I had at the beginning of the day. Seriously. Now, as I travel the country coaching teachers on how to successfully use project learning, my goal remains the same. And I try to teach educators the strategies they need to achieve this goal in their own classrooms. A teacher in one of my workshops said, "When my students and I are in the flow, then I don't feel like I have to work as hard." Project-based classrooms with an active-learning environment make such in-the-flow moments more common. The good news is that the strategies for creating and managing high-quality project-learning environments are productive in any classroom, whether project learning is a central part of the curriculum or not. Create an Emotionally Safe Classroom Students who have been shamed or belittled by the teacher or another student will not effectively engage in challenging tasks. Cultivate Your Engagement Meter