"Changing neural pathways every class period." Creativity in Groups “Novelties come from previously unseen associations of old material. To create is to re-combine.” - Francois Jabob 12/5/2018 "Changing neural pathways every class period."

"Changing neural pathways every class period." Overview 4 C’s of Creativity “A Whack on the Side of the Head” Brainstorming 12/5/2018 "Changing neural pathways every class period."

"Changing neural pathways every class period." 1. 4 C’s of Creativity Collect information “Again and again the key to great discovery has been the unexpected observation” - Sir Hinshelwood (Nobel Prize-winner) Contemplate – “Playing about” Conceive “The best way to catch a fish is to have many lines.” – Chinese Proverb Critique 12/5/2018 "Changing neural pathways every class period."

2. A Whack on the Side of the Head The right answer That’s not logical Follow the rules Be practical Avoid ambiguity To err is wrong Play is frivolous That’s not my area Don’t be foolish I’m not creative 12/5/2018 "Changing neural pathways every class period."

"Changing neural pathways every class period." Hard verses Soft Logic Reason Precision Consistency Work Exact Reality Direct Focused Analysis Specifics Adult Metaphor Dream Humor Ambiguity Play Approximate Fantasy Paradox Diffuse Hunch Generalizations Child 12/5/2018 "Changing neural pathways every class period."

"Changing neural pathways every class period." 3. Brainstorming A. Objectives Increase number of ideas Limit social constraints on ideas generation 12/5/2018 "Changing neural pathways every class period."

3b. Brainstorming Ground Rules Record all ideas Set time limit Present ideas as quickly as possible Little discussion Little clarification Criticism and evaluation is prohibited Piggybacking is encouraged Practice rules ( Canes have gone out of style, what could we do re-popularize them?) 12/5/2018 "Changing neural pathways every class period."

3c.Advantages of Brainstorming Encourages open idea sharing Stimulates participation Increases psychological “safety” Maximizes output in short time Limits evaluation (shooting down the ideas) Provides recognition of accomplishments 12/5/2018 "Changing neural pathways every class period."