Description

Information in the text, websites and videos presents the qualities of human intelligence, such as creativity, imagination and innovation which leads to the enrichment of life for the individual and all of society.  The class is comprised of acquiring information from a textbook, and websites with articles and videos.

"Creativity is critical.

Out of Our Minds explores creativity: its value in business, its ubiquity in children, its perceived absence in many adults and the phenomenon through which it disappears — and offers a groundbreaking approach for getting it back.  Author Sir Ken Robinson is an internationally recognized authority on creativity, and his TED talk on the subject is the most watched video in TED’s history. In this book, Sir Ken argues that organizations everywhere are struggling to fix a problem that originates in schools and universities. Organizations everywhere are competing in a world that changes in the blink of an eye – they need people who are flexible enough to adapt, and creative enough to find novel solutions to problems old and new. Out of Our Minds describes how schools, businesses and communities can work together to bring creativity out of the closet and realise its inherent value at every stage of life. This new third edition has been updated to reflect changing technologies and demographics, with updated case studies and coverage of recent changes to education.

While education and training are the keys to the future, the key can also be turned the other way; locking people away from their own creativity. Only by actively fostering creativity can businesses unlock those doors and achieve their true potential."

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives:

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:

• develop a creative classroom environment that will stimulate creativity in students.
• develop creative and imaginative outlets in themselves and their students.

Text:

Robinson, K. Sir (3rd Ed. 2017). Out of Our Minds – The Power of Being Creative.

The following assignments and projects are required for this course = 30 hrs. This course is self-paced however feel free to email the instructor anytime during the course if you have any questions or concerns

1. Read text including prologue (267 pages)   
2. Watch videos and read articles on web
3. Write reflections (5) (1 page)  
4. Research articles reviews of the Internet (2) - (write a half page each)
5. Essay - (overall what you have interacted with) (1 – 2 pages) 

Class assignments and activities are designed to enhance students’ education and develop their skills in research, critical analysis, and academic writing.  An essay is required at the closing of the class.

Online registration URL closes @ 5:00 p.m. June 9, 2023.