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Are there instructional methods to encourage innovative thought?

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CREATIVE TEACHING is defined as either teaching creatively or teaching for creativity. Creative teaching is a method educators use of imaginative approaches to make learning more engaging. Teaching for creativity is designed to develop a learner's own creative behavior.

What is the role of the educator?

Educators who inspire creative thought display the following characteristics: - good communication skills - high expectations - high personal motivation - ability to motivate and inspire and engage * These educators support technological advances; encouraging students to discover unique problem- solving solutions using technology.

NO! - EBS (electronic brain storming) can increase creativity among participants by reducing fear of rejection, adding to comfort level through anonymity - studies of computer software in problem-solving scenarios indicate that once trained on the software, subjects produced superior results over those who either were not trained or used traditional pen/paper to problem-solve. **many more examples of studies demonstrating creative results through use of technology

Does technology in the classroom hinder creativity?

http://archive.coe.uga. edu/torrance/pdf_ppt/ WhyShouldSchoolsBeInterested.pdf