Creativity and Education

🌟 Happy New Year, Everyone! 🌟 As we step into this new year, let's embrace the endless possibilities that creativity and education bring. 🎨📚 Together, we can spark curiosity, inspire innovation, and empower minds to dream bigger than ever before. This is a time to reimagine challenges as opportunities and explore the boundless power of imagination. Let’s make 2025 a year of learning, growth, and creative breakthroughs—for ourselves and the communities we nurture. Here’s to a year of bold ideas and meaningful connections! 🧠✨ #HappyNewYear #CreativityInEducation #DreamBig

💡 Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We love hearing how Weaving Creativity into Every Strand of Your Curriculum is sparking creativity in education. Written by Dr. Cyndi Burnett & Julia Figliotti, with insights from 30 educators, it’s a must-read for creative minds! 📖✨ Grab your copy: https://a.co/d/845R1S5 #CreativeThinking

What happens when we start viewing creativity through the lens of participatory contributions rather than individual brilliance? Tune into the latest episode of the "Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast" where we delve into Edward Clapp's insightful take on participatory creativity and its transformative impact on education. 🎙️ Join hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett as they explore dynamic participation, stakeholder mapping, and the role of AI in fostering creative environments for students. 🌐 Don't miss out - listen now! https://lnkd.in/gYeeWBcE #Education #Creativity #ParticipatoryCreativity

🌦️✨ Creativity Challenge #10: Today’s Forecast! Dr. Cyndi Burnett challenges @BarneySaltzberg to invent a brand-new season! 🍂❄️ What will he call it? How will it look? 🖌️ Now it’s YOUR turn! Imagine a unique season, name it, and create a visual to represent it. Share your ideas in the comments! 🌟 #CreativityChallenge #FuelingCreativity #Imagination

🌟 How often do your students tap into their imaginations? Ask them: When do they imagine? What do they imagine? When is it appropriate—or not—to imagine? These thought-provoking questions are explored in Chapter 13, Enjoy and Use Fantasy, of Infusing Creative Thinking into Higher Education by Dr. Burnett & Dr. Cabra. 📘 Learn more: amzn.to/3WQM9jt #CreativeThinking #HigherEd #InnovativeEducation

Is the concept of individual genius overrated? 🌟 Excited to announce the latest episode of the "Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast," featuring the insightful Dr. Edward Clapp from Harvard Graduate School of Education. 🌟 Join hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett as they dive into the dynamic world of participatory creativity and its transformative potential in educational settings. 🔑 Key Takeaways for Educators: - Rethink Creativity - Innovative Classroom Tools - Growth Mindset and Resilience Tune in for a fresh perspective on fostering creativity that democratizes idea development and encourages inclusive participation. 🚀 Catch the full episode and revolutionize your approach to creative education! 📚 🎙️ https://lnkd.in/gYeeWBcE #CreativityInEducation #ParticipatoryCreativity #GrowthMindset #EducationInnovation #FuelingCreativityInEducation #PodcastRelease #EdwardClapp

🌌 Fantasy isn't just for fiction—it's a pathway to new ideas and surprising solutions! When tackling complex topics, why not encourage students to explore the “what if” possibilities? This approach can transform classroom discussions, making them more dynamic and insightful. ✨ Discover more about fantastic thinking and its impact on learning in Infusing Creative Thinking into Higher Education by Dr. Cyndi Burnett & Dr. John Cabra. 📘 Find out more: amzn.to/3WQM9jt #HigherEd #CreativeThinking #InnovativeEducation

🎙️ New on the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast with Corey Gray! 🎙️ As educators, we're often more focused on academic traits than creative ones in the classroom. But what happens when a student displays a trait that might not fit the typical "gifted" label? 🤔 Corey Gray shares an insightful perspective on how determination—a key trait of giftedness, as noted by Dr. E. Paul Torrance—can sometimes be misinterpreted as defiance. 🌟 Listen in as Corey dives into how we can challenge our perceptions and recognize the hidden creative gifts in every student, even when they don’t express them the way we expect. Tune in now to explore this important topic! 🎧✨ https://lnkd.in/giiSkADC #FuelingCreativity #GiftedEducation #CreativeMindsets #TeacherInsights #CoreyGray #EducationalPodcast

🚀 Exciting Debrief Alert! 🚀 We've just wrapped up our second debrief of Season 9 on the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, and it was a powerhouse of insights and reflections. 🎙️ Co-hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett dive deep into the latest episodes featuring inspiring guests Dr. Marci Klein, Raya Vidari, and Will Richardson. Here are three key takeaways from our latest debrief: 🔵 Redefining Schooling vs. Learning 🔵 Community-Centered Design 🔵 Entrepreneurial Approaches in Education Raya Vidari shared her journey of starting an innovative online high school. Her approach blends entrepreneurial mindsets with personalized, project-based learning, focusing on global issues and emphasizing continuous assessment and adaptation. Her story is a powerful example of how educators can think outside the box to create meaningful and impactful educational experiences. Join the conversation and share your thoughts in the comments or in our LinkedIn group, the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast Community! Let’s fuel a richer discussion around these transformative ideas in education. 🌟 🎙️ https://lnkd.in/gC7grhP2 🗨️ What are your thoughts on balancing technology with hands-on learning in today's classrooms? #Education #Creativity #Podcast #Learning #Schooling #CommunityDesign #Entrepreneurship #InnovationInEducation #FuelingCreativityInEducation

🌟 Thank you for the incredible review! 🌟 We're thrilled to see how Weaving Creativity into Every Strand of Your Curriculum makes a difference in classrooms. 💡 Written by Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Julia Figliotti, with contributions from 30 educators, this book is filled with tools and ideas to spark creative thinking in students and adults alike. Still available on Amazon! 📖✨ https://a.co/d/845R1S5 #WeavingCreativity #CreativeThinking #Education #FuelingCreativity #ThankYou