Course

How to Teach Creative Thinking for STEM

Boost creative confidence in STEM! Learn to foster creativity and overcome barriers in your students.

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What you’ll cover

  1. 1Course welcome
  2. 2Introduction
  3. 3Set some learning goals
  4. 4You ARE already creative!
  5. 5So why does creativity matter?
  6. 6Creating our own definition of creativity
  7. 7Breaking down the creativity definition: part 1
  8. 8It's a muscle
  9. 9Breaking down the creativity definition: part 2
  10. 10Breaking down the creativity definition: part 3
  11. 11Creativity builds on what is already there
  12. 12Reflection
  13. 13Discipline builds freedom
  14. 14Drawing!
  15. 15Regard yourself as a cloud
  16. 16Animals with personality
  17. 17Creating a character ... that could become a story!
  18. 18Reflection
  19. 19Viewing milk swirls
  20. 20Did we see the same thing?
  21. 21Same eyes, different minds
  22. 22Let's accidentally create magic!
  23. 23Reflection
  24. 24Reflection
  25. 25Cool lesson plans
  26. 26Taxonomy of learning
  27. 27Suggestions for collaboration
  28. 28Congratulations
How to Teach Creative Thinking for STEM · CoolPlus Professional Learning