Researchers at Stanford are trying to see what parts of the brain underlie creativity. Investigators at Stanford University have found a surprising link between creative problem-solving and heightened activity in the cerebellum, a structure located in the back of the brain and more typically thought of as the body’s movement-coordination center. In designing the study, …
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A new teaching method is allowing each student a chance to shine. Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.abc.net.au Moving away from reading and writing to doing. Check it out. Perhaps an experiment to launch during or pitch during WCIW April 15-21? See on Scoop.it – Creativity and Learning Insights
“Mention the word creativity, and people begin to squirm in their chairs. The very thought can prompt anxiety, fear, and doubt – even in the most accomplished professionals. Let’s explore some common myths, and uncover the truth behind this “fuzz.” Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.forbes.com As WCIW approaches (6 months from now – April 15 …
Innovate Brew is a first-of-its-kind program that randomly matches U-M faculty for 30-minute coffee meetings once a month to foster more innovative thinking on campus.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2TC_zlCFhA] So simple an idea. Perhaps an initiative to begin at your workplace for World Creativity and Innovation Week April 15 – 21? Random coffee meet-ups spurring innovation across …
Stereotypes prevail according to a study at Duke University about gender differences and creativity. New research finds that we tend to associate creativity with stereotypically masculine traits like risk-taking, self-reliance and adventurousness. The series of four Duke University studies, recently published in the journal Psychological Science, suggests that as a result of this bias, people …
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The subtleties of in-person interaction are critical … to creativity. A team of researchers from two U.S. universities and three European universities studied interactions within several teams at the University of Cologne that were trying to find new methods of prediction and analysis in psychology, economics, computer science and other fields; independent raters judged the …
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We all have the potential to be curious, given the right conditions. And curiosity leads to creativity. ”While curiosity has ignited numerous startup ventures, it also plays an important role at more established companies, where leaders are having to contend with disruptive change in the marketplace. “These days, a leader’s primary occupation must be to …
A survey of recruiters reveals the most sought-after skills in business, and where to get them. Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.bloomberg.com The less common and more desired skills employers want include: strategic thinking, creative problem solving, leadership and communication. Wouldn’t it be great to use World Creativity and Innovation Week April 15 – 21 to …
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Arielle Duhaime-Ross | Verge | July 16, 2015 For some, the mystery that surrounds creativity is at least partially rooted in the concept of the “mad genius,” a theory that links creativity with conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Take painter Vincent Van Gogh and composer Robert Schumann; some scholars think they both had …
According to academic entrepreneur & strategist Heather McGowan, a focus on certainty over creativity is coming at our peril. Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.inc.com “Unless we shift dramatically back towards inclusion of creative pursuits, we are educating our people to compete with robots and not training and developing those skills that humans have generally performed …
