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Divergent vs. Convergent Thinking

Divergent vs. Convergent Thinking

Anne April 1, 2026
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What Is Your Walk-In Song? Using Music to Spark Creativity

What Is Your Walk-In Song? Using Music to Spark Creativity

Anne April 1, 2026
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What Does a Common Grackle Sound Like?

What Does a Common Grackle Sound Like?

Anne April 1, 2026
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What Is Your Joy Jam? Why Joy Is Fuel for Creative Work

What Is Your Joy Jam? Why Joy Is Fuel for Creative Work

Anne March 12, 2026
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Why Creative Teaching is About Change in the System

Why Creative Teaching is About Change in the System

Anne August 18, 2025
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Creative Teaching in STEM: A Curated Podcast Collection for Educators

Creative Teaching in STEM: A Curated Podcast Collection for Educators

Anne July 10, 2025
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Unlocking Creativity in Gifted Education: A Curated Podcast Collection

Unlocking Creativity in Gifted Education: A Curated Podcast Collection

Anne June 24, 2025
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Are Your Students Evolving into Their Creative Potential?

Are Your Students Evolving into Their Creative Potential?

Anne March 26, 2025
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Make It Swing Make It Ring

Make It Swing Make It Ring

Cyndi Burnett January 29, 2025
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My Sandwich is a Spaceship: Creative Thinking for Parents with Young Children (ages 2-8) The APP

My Sandwich is a Spaceship: Creative Thinking for Parents with Young Children (ages 2-8) The APP

Cyndi Burnett January 29, 2025
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Everyday Creativity with Ruth Richards

Everyday Creativity with Ruth Richards

Anne September 15, 2024
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Infusing Creative Thinking into Higher Ed

Infusing Creative Thinking into Higher Ed

Anne June 19, 2024
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20 Lessons to Weave Creativity Book Launch!

20 Lessons to Weave Creativity Book Launch!

Anne October 11, 2023
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Creative Family Fun Summer Activities

Creative Family Fun Summer Activities

Cyndi Burnett July 2, 2023
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Fueling Creativity in Education: Listen and Learn Series

Fueling Creativity in Education: Listen and Learn Series

Cyndi Burnett June 14, 2023
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The Thinking Teacher is a Creative Teacher with Dr. Kulvarn Atwal

The Thinking Teacher is a Creative Teacher with Dr. Kulvarn Atwal

Cyndi Burnett May 30, 2023
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Exposing Students to Different Cultures with Joann McPike

Exposing Students to Different Cultures with Joann McPike

Cyndi Burnett May 25, 2023
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Applying Art Therapy to the Classroom

Applying Art Therapy to the Classroom

Cyndi Burnett May 11, 2023
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Creativity and Emotions with Zorana Ivcevic Pringle

Creativity and Emotions with Zorana Ivcevic Pringle

Cyndi Burnett March 28, 2023
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Be a Mentor and Find a Mentor and Community Engagement

Be a Mentor and Find a Mentor and Community Engagement

Cyndi Burnett March 14, 2023
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You Have to Practice at Being Creative

You Have to Practice at Being Creative

Cyndi Burnett March 9, 2023
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Promoting Creativity in Music Class with Adrian Gordon

Promoting Creativity in Music Class with Adrian Gordon

Cyndi Burnett March 7, 2023
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The Future and Education – Rethinking How We Measure Success in Education

The Future and Education – Rethinking How We Measure Success in Education

Cyndi Burnett March 2, 2023
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Faciliating Artist Dates in the Classroom

Faciliating Artist Dates in the Classroom

Cyndi Burnett February 28, 2023
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Creative Advocacy Makes for Creative Action

Creative Advocacy Makes for Creative Action

Cyndi Burnett February 23, 2023
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Using Chess to Teach Perseverance with Principal El

Using Chess to Teach Perseverance with Principal El

Cyndi Burnett February 21, 2023
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Variations on a Theme

Variations on a Theme

Cyndi Burnett February 16, 2023
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Giving Up Control in the Classroom with Andrea Mango

Giving Up Control in the Classroom with Andrea Mango

Cyndi Burnett February 14, 2023
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Why Creativity is More Collaborative Than You Think: A Look at Edward Clapp’s Participatory Creativity

Why Creativity is More Collaborative Than You Think: A Look at Edward Clapp’s Participatory Creativity

Cyndi Burnett February 9, 2023
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Art Makes Creativity Visible with Dr. Penny Hay

Art Makes Creativity Visible with Dr. Penny Hay

Cyndi Burnett February 7, 2023
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The Launch of Season Six: New Ideas Brewing

The Launch of Season Six: New Ideas Brewing

Cyndi Burnett February 2, 2023
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Durham College’s Creativity: A Personal Understanding

Durham College’s Creativity: A Personal Understanding

Cyndi Burnett January 31, 2023
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Design Thinking as Art Therapy

Design Thinking as Art Therapy

Cyndi Burnett January 26, 2023
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Why are MakerSpaces trending? Why is Maker Education so important?

Why are MakerSpaces trending? Why is Maker Education so important?

Cyndi Burnett January 24, 2023
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Deviance and Creativity: A Different Perspective on Troublemakers

Deviance and Creativity: A Different Perspective on Troublemakers

Cyndi Burnett January 19, 2023
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Play or Academics?

Play or Academics?

Cyndi Burnett January 17, 2023
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Identifying Creative Abilities in Students

Identifying Creative Abilities in Students

Cyndi Burnett January 12, 2023
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What is Your Dream Machine? With Piet Grymonprez

What is Your Dream Machine? With Piet Grymonprez

Cyndi Burnett January 10, 2023
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Three Ways to Nurture Creative Potential

Three Ways to Nurture Creative Potential

Cyndi Burnett January 6, 2023
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Extra-Curricular Competitions that Celebrate Creativity

Extra-Curricular Competitions that Celebrate Creativity

Cyndi Burnett December 20, 2022
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X Amount Of Ways To Embrace Mistakes!

X Amount Of Ways To Embrace Mistakes!

Cyndi Burnett November 4, 2022
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5 Skills University Students Gain from Design Thinking

5 Skills University Students Gain from Design Thinking

Cyndi Burnett October 11, 2022
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Five Easy Ways to Ignite the Love of Learning

Five Easy Ways to Ignite the Love of Learning

Cyndi Burnett October 4, 2022
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Your Final Creativity Mission: Recolor Your World

Your Final Creativity Mission: Recolor Your World

Cyndi Burnett August 9, 2022
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Going Beyond Your Interest Zone

Going Beyond Your Interest Zone

Cyndi Burnett July 29, 2022
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Summer of Surprises! Family Activity

Summer of Surprises! Family Activity

Cyndi Burnett July 22, 2022
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A Colorful Scavenger Hunt in Nature

A Colorful Scavenger Hunt in Nature

Cyndi Burnett July 12, 2022
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Creativity Blooms Best in Summer

Creativity Blooms Best in Summer

Cyndi Burnett July 7, 2022
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Family Game Night With A Creative Twist

Family Game Night With A Creative Twist

Cyndi Burnett July 5, 2022
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Create Your Own Summer Family Camp!

Create Your Own Summer Family Camp!

Cyndi Burnett June 27, 2022
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Revisit, Repurpose, Reinvent: Reenergize Your Creative Practice

Revisit, Repurpose, Reinvent: Reenergize Your Creative Practice

Cyndi Burnett June 17, 2022
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A Scholarly Journey to Redefining Creativity with Dr. Marta Davidovich Ockuly

A Scholarly Journey to Redefining Creativity with Dr. Marta Davidovich Ockuly

Cyndi Burnett June 9, 2022
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Infusing Creativity into Your College Course

Infusing Creativity into Your College Course

Cyndi Burnett June 3, 2022
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Creative Ways to Challenge Gifted Students

Creative Ways to Challenge Gifted Students

Cyndi Burnett May 26, 2022
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Solve the Real Problem in Your Classroom

Solve the Real Problem in Your Classroom

Cyndi Burnett May 19, 2022
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Using a Disciplinary Lens to Expand Creativity

Using a Disciplinary Lens to Expand Creativity

Cyndi Burnett May 12, 2022
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Translation of the Creative Thinking Skills Handout

Translation of the Creative Thinking Skills Handout

Cyndi Burnett April 21, 2022
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Tips to Bring Creativity into the Classroom

Tips to Bring Creativity into the Classroom

Cyndi Burnett April 20, 2022
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Who are your creativity influencers?

Who are your creativity influencers?

Cyndi Burnett April 19, 2022
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Books To Help You Live A More Creative Life

Books To Help You Live A More Creative Life

Cyndi Burnett April 18, 2022
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How do you reignite your creative spark?

How do you reignite your creative spark?

Cyndi Burnett April 17, 2022
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What are your creative rituals?

What are your creative rituals?

Cyndi Burnett April 16, 2022
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Tips to Live a More Creative Life

Tips to Live a More Creative Life

Cyndi Burnett April 15, 2022
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World Creativity and Innovation Day – Let’s celebrate it!

World Creativity and Innovation Day – Let’s celebrate it!

Cyndi Burnett April 6, 2022
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Fueling Creativity Podcast Anniversary Episode

Fueling Creativity Podcast Anniversary Episode

Cyndi Burnett March 29, 2022
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Escape with 21st Century Skills

Escape with 21st Century Skills

Cyndi Burnett March 24, 2022
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Infusing Creativity into the Classroom with Dr. Susan Keller-Mathers

Infusing Creativity into the Classroom with Dr. Susan Keller-Mathers

Cyndi Burnett March 22, 2022
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STEM: The Perfect Conduit for Creativity

STEM: The Perfect Conduit for Creativity

Cyndi Burnett March 17, 2022
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The Next Hour: Make Space, Fill with Intention, Create Change

The Next Hour: Make Space, Fill with Intention, Create Change

Cyndi Burnett February 24, 2022
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Art as Therapy

Art as Therapy

Cyndi Burnett February 17, 2022
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The Need for Creative Thinking in Our Schools

The Need for Creative Thinking in Our Schools

Cyndi Burnett February 10, 2022
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Teach Like A Pirate: A Book Review

Teach Like A Pirate: A Book Review

Cyndi Burnett January 27, 2022
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How to Create a Learning Corner at Home for Kids

How to Create a Learning Corner at Home for Kids

Cyndi Burnett January 20, 2022
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Pandemic Stories

Pandemic Stories

Cyndi Burnett January 13, 2022
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I’ll pair a creativity skill with that gift!

I’ll pair a creativity skill with that gift!

Cyndi Burnett December 9, 2021
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The Possibilities of a Cardboard Box

The Possibilities of a Cardboard Box

Cyndi Burnett December 6, 2021
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Honoring Student Diversity through Choice

Honoring Student Diversity through Choice

Cyndi Burnett November 19, 2021
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I am Creative. (Say it with me now).

I am Creative. (Say it with me now).

Cyndi Burnett November 11, 2021
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Creativity, Courage, and Curiosity in the Classroom

Creativity, Courage, and Curiosity in the Classroom

Cyndi Burnett November 4, 2021
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Tips for Tutoring: Fostering a Creative Learning Environment to Help Students Gain Agency and Confidence

Tips for Tutoring: Fostering a Creative Learning Environment to Help Students Gain Agency and Confidence

Cyndi Burnett October 28, 2021
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Creativity Day at Durham College

Creativity Day at Durham College

Cyndi Burnett October 14, 2021
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Making Space for Creativity in the Trauma-Informed Classroom

Making Space for Creativity in the Trauma-Informed Classroom

Cyndi Burnett October 1, 2021
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How to Create Your Own Makerspace in Any Classroom

How to Create Your Own Makerspace in Any Classroom

Cyndi Burnett September 23, 2021
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20 Lessons to Weave Creative Thinking <br data-lazy-src=

20 Lessons to Weave Creative Thinking
into Your Curriculum

Cyndi Burnett September 16, 2021
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Look at it Another Way:
How to Use a Native American Lens to Explore Empathy in the Classroom

Cyndi Burnett September 9, 2021
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How to be Playful in the Classroom When You Think You Are Not a Playful Person

How to be Playful in the Classroom When You Think You Are Not a Playful Person

Cyndi Burnett September 3, 2021
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College During the Pandemic: <br data-lazy-src=

College During the Pandemic:
How Students Create Success

Cyndi Burnett August 25, 2021
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Silenzio, Bruno! Building Fearless Environments to Promote Creativity in Schools

Silenzio, Bruno! Building Fearless Environments to Promote Creativity in Schools

Cyndi Burnett August 17, 2021
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How to Use Creativity to Get Out of a Rut

How to Use Creativity to Get Out of a Rut

Cyndi Burnett August 12, 2021
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Why Creating Imaginary Worlds During Play Is Beneficial

Why Creating Imaginary Worlds During Play Is Beneficial

Cyndi Burnett July 28, 2021
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Mandatory Fun: How to Bring a Little Play Into the High School Classroom

Mandatory Fun: How to Bring a Little Play Into the High School Classroom

Cyndi Burnett July 15, 2021
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Let’s play! Ideas to Engage your Children in Creative Play

Let’s play! Ideas to Engage your Children in Creative Play

Cyndi Burnett July 8, 2021
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I Practice What I Teach

I Practice What I Teach

Cyndi Burnett June 24, 2021
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Intentional Creative Thinking at Home: Lessons from a Visual Arts Teacher

Intentional Creative Thinking at Home: Lessons from a Visual Arts Teacher

Cyndi Burnett June 17, 2021
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Supporting Creative Confidence in the Art Room

Supporting Creative Confidence in the Art Room

Cyndi Burnett June 10, 2021
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Asking the “Why” in the Arts

Asking the “Why” in the Arts

Cyndi Burnett June 3, 2021
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Copying for Creativity

Copying for Creativity

Cyndi Burnett May 27, 2021
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Animal Crossing: The “New Horizon” in Distance Learning

Animal Crossing: The “New Horizon” in Distance Learning

Cyndi Burnett May 13, 2021
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A Catalyst for New Thinking: The Concert of Ideas

A Catalyst for New Thinking: The Concert of Ideas

Cyndi Burnett May 6, 2021
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