AND SO IT CONTINUES…
Creativity is Mutualistic
Creative work occupies a complex creative space; it does not exist in isolation, nor is there only one solution to any creative work. Thus, the evolution of educator practices that support the creative process is neither straightforward nor simple. Creativity is improvisational, and often emerges when errors arise while grappling with familiar concepts; however, improvisation cannot happen when students are in lockstep with standardized directives or when they are focused on the singular goal of finding the one right answer to a problem. Thus, educators who inspire creativity must create an atmosphere within their classrooms that allows creative thought and process to evolve.
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#Unleash Creativity
Want to see some ways to subvert standardized curricula in your classroom and initiate some creative flow? Take a look at our suggestions in this presentation from the MACUL Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Don’t say no . . .go with the (creative) flow!
Marconi Institute for Creativity Presentation
I had the pleasure of presenting at the MIC conference in September, 2025. What a privilege to share the air with creativity greats like Vlad Glaveanu and James Kaufman! I presented a model for Creative Classroom Ecosystems, explained in the paper below. If you don’t feel like reading the paper and want to know more,…
Reimagining Creativity in the Classroom
PODCAST SERIES Reimagining Classroom Creativity Episode 1: Humans Must Be What AI Is Not Join a panel of practicing educators as they discuss that the reason why AI is a problem is also the solution. Humans have to be prepared to step up and be what AI is not: empathetic, intuitive, imaginative. PODCAST SERIES Reimagining…
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Learning Theory Light
Here is a comparative look at three learning theories in brief. I am open for comments! What do you think? Did I get it right?
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Quantifying the Unquantifiable: An Annotation
Long, H. (2014). An empirical review of research methodologies and methods in creativity studies (2003–2012). Creativity Research Journal, 26(4), 427–438. As I embark on a quest to explore creativity, I realize I really don’t know much, and I really don’t even know where to begin. This article summarizes the types of research that were used…
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Don’t Straighten the Contours: An Annotation
Spiro, R. J., & DeSchryver, M. (2009). Constructivism: When it’s the wrong idea and when it’s the only idea. In S. Tobias & T. Duffy (Eds.), Constructivist theory applied to instruction: Success or failure. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. This article makes clear the danger in relying on proscriptive direct instructional guidance in a world that…
Cultivating Creative Thought 