Bring creative thinking into every classroom, from kindergarten to the college lecture hall
Most educators already believe creative thinking belongs in their classroom or course. The hard part is knowing how to actually build it into the lessons you are already teaching, and finding the time to do it without adding one more thing to an already full day. Each of these free, one hour sessions gives you practical, ready to use ideas for weaving creativity in, no extra planning time required.
Weaving Creativity Into Every Strand of Your Curriculum
Every teacher has a lesson they dread teaching, the one that feels flat no matter how many times they run it. This session shows you how to weave 20 creative thinking skills into the lessons you already teach, without adding additional time to your class.
- The weaving formula for embedding creative thinking skills into any existing lesson
- Real examples and tips from K-12 teachers already using this approach in their classrooms
- A simple way to turn your most dreaded lesson into one students look forward to
Infusing Creativity Into Your College Curriculum
Most college courses were built for a job market that looks nothing like the one your students are about to graduate into. This session draws on the book Infusing Creative Thinking Into Higher Education to show instructors how to do two things at once: teach creativity as a skill your students need, and teach more creatively yourself, in any discipline, without a curriculum overhaul.
- Why creative thinking belongs in every discipline, not just the arts
- Concrete ways to teach creatively and teach creativity at the same time
- Why a course that worked five years ago may already be out of step with what your students need now
Meet your host, Dr. Cyndi Burnett
Cyndi runs Creativity and Education, where she helps school administrators and teachers bring creative thinking into the classroom through hands-on professional development. She is the co-author of Weaving Creativity Into Every Strand of Your Curriculum, 20 Lessons for Weaving Creativity Into Your Curriculum, and Infusing Creative Thinking Into Higher Education, and hosts the podcast Fueling Creativity in Education, where she talks with the leading scholars, practitioners, and educators in the field.
Good to Know
Are these webinars really free?
Yes. Both sessions are free and open to educators, no purchase or prior reading required. You do not need either book to attend or benefit.
Which one should I attend if I teach both K-12 and college courses?
Come to both. The core model is the same, but each session is built around examples and classroom situations specific to that audience.
Will there be a recording if I can't make it live?
Register anyway. Registering reserves your spot and puts you on the list to receive the replay and resources afterward.
What will I need for the session?
Just a computer or tablet with internet access. No special software or advance prep required, come as you are.
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Pick the session built for your world, or join both and bring the ideas back to your whole team.