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Research and Policy
Design Thinking for Educators toolkit
A free, how-to toolkit and coursework from IDEO that introduces educators to the process and methods of design...
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Learning: creative approaches that raise standards
An OFSTED report on how 44 schools used creative approaches to learning...
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How to defeat Loss Aversion – the number 1 reason why middle managers kill innovation
In this article, you are going to learn exactly what Loss Aversion is, why it creates crippling fear in middle managers and decision-makers, and a simple model for how you can reframe your organisation's thinking which encourages innovation to thrive...
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The Periodic Table of 21st Century Play
An infographic that sets out the research by Laura Richardson, who has spoken on the subject at MIT, in a clear and inspiring way...
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Quotes
“Creativity...”
—D.W. Winnicott
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Creative Mornings
CreativeMornings is a breakfast lecture series for the creative community...
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Research to support Schools of Ambition: final report
Provides an overview of the Schools for Ambition programme, which sought to enable 52 individual schools in Scotland to determine their priorities for a three-year period of transformation...
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Research and Policy
National Creativity Network (U.S.)
We believe that by fostering creativity in our society as a whole, and specifically with future generations, America can remain a leader in innovation and free enterprise...
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Creativity and Tackling Prejudice
Powerpoint Presentation by Stephen Bullock, Development Officer for Creativity with Education Scotland, delivered to the Education Scotland & Renfrewshire Council national event: Tackling Prejudiced based bullying & Promoting Equality and Diversity It argues that the creativity skills, especially open-mindedness, are central to tackling prejudice and prejudice based bullying and are a means of embedding this agenda across the curriculum and challenging prejudice at its root, in the habits of mind of the individual...
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Are we offering a creative curriculum? - Programme
Programme of presentations, performances and activities at the National Creative Learning Network annual event: Are We Offering a Creative Curriculum...
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The Top 5 Qualities of Productive Creatives (And How to Identify Them!)
How do we identify the qualities that add up to creativity...
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Artists and teachers resource
This ArtWorks Scotland resource has been developed for teachers and artists looking to embed creativity into school plans, offering relevant policy, evaluation and funding information, tips on planning together and case studies from artists and teachers who have worked in partnership...
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Quotes
“Creativity is all about bringing imagined possibilities to life: an idea, a philosophy, a mathematical formula, a work of art...”
—Dougie Irvine, Visible Fictions
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The traditional office is dead. Here's why
Innovative companies have embraced the theory that playful features within an office can boost creativity...
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Creative Quarter
IRISS site exploring creativity and its application to a Social Care setting...
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Research and Policy
The TIME Creativity Poll
In partnership with the Motion Picture Association of America and Microsoft, TIME polled Americans about the role of creativity in the workplace, in schools and in government...
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Research and Policy
Creative Blueprint: Think Pieces
Articles about education, skills and the creative and cultural industries answer 'What does the education and skills system need to look like in order for people to lead fulfilled creative lives, and for the creative and cultural industries to thrive...
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Research and Policy
The Non-Obvious Way to Think Creatively - the Haystack Method
In his workshops, Rohit Bhargava teaches the Haystack Method...
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Research and Policy
The Glow Professional Learning Community for Creativity
Engage in conversation around creativity with educators right across Scotland by using the #creativity hashtag in the National Professional Learning Community...
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Quotes
“We are committed to increasing the quantity and quality of opportunity for people of all ages to learn through engagement with the arts, screen and creative industries...”
—Unlocking Potential Embracing Ambition - Creative Scotland's 10 Year Plan