Session 3.04 (double session)
Tracks
Track 4
| Thursday, June 13, 2024 |
| 1:55 PM - 2:55 PM |
| Arbour level A1 |
Overview
Generating creative confidence: Games & activities to cultivate Design Thinking and twenty-first century skills
Speaker
Mr Stephen Anderson
Education Queensland
Generating creative confidence: Games & activities to cultivate Design Thinking and twenty-first century skills
Presentation description
As educators, fostering creativity and innovation in our students is paramount. This engaging workshop is designed to equip teachers with a toolkit of hands-on activities aimed at igniting their students' creativity and boosting their confidence to participate in the design process. Through interactive demonstrations and practical exercises, attendees will explore a variety of strategies to inspire and empower the next generation of designers thinking innovators.
In this dynamic workshop, teachers will discover a treasure trove of activities specifically tailored to cultivate creativity and instill confidence in their students' ability to generate innovative ideas. Led by experienced facilitators, the session will feature a series of interactive demonstrations and hands-on exercises designed to empower educators with practical techniques for sparking creativity in the classroom.
Activities will include:
1. Creative Warm-Up Exercises: Participants will kickstart the workshop with a series of energizing warm-up activities designed to stimulate imagination and encourage playful exploration. These quick and engaging exercises will set the stage for a creative mindset and prepare students for deeper exploration.
2. Idea Generation Techniques: Teachers will learn a variety of idea generation techniques to inspire their students' creativity. Through guided practice, educators will gain insights into how to facilitate these techniques effectively in the classroom.
Key Takeaways:
- A toolkit of ready to use hands-on activities to inspire creativity and innovation in students.
- Strategies for building students' confidence and participation in the design process.
- Insights into the role of reflection and feedback in nurturing creative thinking skills.
This workshop is tailored for educators across all grade levels and subject areas who are passionate about fostering creativity and innovation in their students. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the world of design education, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical strategies to empower you in your teaching journey.
In this dynamic workshop, teachers will discover a treasure trove of activities specifically tailored to cultivate creativity and instill confidence in their students' ability to generate innovative ideas. Led by experienced facilitators, the session will feature a series of interactive demonstrations and hands-on exercises designed to empower educators with practical techniques for sparking creativity in the classroom.
Activities will include:
1. Creative Warm-Up Exercises: Participants will kickstart the workshop with a series of energizing warm-up activities designed to stimulate imagination and encourage playful exploration. These quick and engaging exercises will set the stage for a creative mindset and prepare students for deeper exploration.
2. Idea Generation Techniques: Teachers will learn a variety of idea generation techniques to inspire their students' creativity. Through guided practice, educators will gain insights into how to facilitate these techniques effectively in the classroom.
Key Takeaways:
- A toolkit of ready to use hands-on activities to inspire creativity and innovation in students.
- Strategies for building students' confidence and participation in the design process.
- Insights into the role of reflection and feedback in nurturing creative thinking skills.
This workshop is tailored for educators across all grade levels and subject areas who are passionate about fostering creativity and innovation in their students. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the world of design education, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical strategies to empower you in your teaching journey.
Biography
According to his email signature Stephen Anderson is a Design/Tech, Trade, and accidental Science teacher, teaching in a rural school about 2 & ½ hours from Brisbane. Stephen is a committee member of the Design and Technology Teachers Association of Queensland and takes the responsibility of producing and hosting the association podcast, and MC of the annual conference. He is also a committee member of the Queensland pedal prix super-series and event coordinator of the Ipswich race. As the 2023/4 Queensland Cooper Hewitt Fellow Stephen spent 12 weeks working at the National Design Museum in New York. While there his time was spent creating a grass roots program designed to give new teachers of Design & Technology access to the skills and tactics to generate ideas and therefor the confidence to pass onto their students.
