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    There’s so much to take in at an event like EduTECH. Between organising my own presentation, checking out the blockbuster speakers and spending precious time catching up with colleagues from around the globe, two days immersed in ‘all that is tops and...

What is creativity? Let’s hear from Sir Ken Robinson, one of the leading voices on this subject. “I define creativity as the process of having original ideas that have value. Creative work in any field often passes through typical phases. Sometimes what you end up...

How do you teach creativity in your classroom? To get you thinking, Robert Sternberg and Wendy M. Williams have created ‘Two Dozen Tips For Teaching Creativity‘. The list can help you to assess your pedagogical practice and generate ideas for teaching and learning in...

On Assessing Creativity – Yes you can, and yes you should! ” The naysayers are quick to say that you cannot measure creative thinking. This is silly… We can and do measure anything: critical and creative thinking, wine quality, doctors, meals, athletic...

Another insightful few minutes with Ken Robinson, this time talking about technology in education.

Sir Ken Robinson responds to the big picture questions about education from C.M Rubin in this interesting interview that begins with this insightful quote – “To lose our culture is to lose our memory”. ” I believe that the arts should be on an equal...

Another wonderful resource advocating for creativity in schools from Sir Ken Robinson. If you only have a couple of minutes to spare, this clip gives a great overview to that pivotal question in education, ‘why is creativity is so important for 21st Century...

“Academic ability has really come to dominate our view of intelligence, because the universities designed the system in their image. If you think of it, the whole system of public education around the world is a protracted process of university entrance. The consequence is...

Ken Robinson’s infamous TED talk delivers a powerful message to educators – traditional methods of education are not preparing our children for the world in which they will live and work.  Find out why he believes creativity should be at the forefront of a new...