Creativity

1. Students are free to express themselves. Creativity in the classroom (in 5 minutes or less!) | Catherine Thimmesh | TEDxUniversityofStThomas

2. Students are engaged and positive behavior is reinforced. Creativity in the classroom

3. Deeper learning occurs. https://media.edutopia.org/styles/responsive_2000px_original/s3/masters/d7_images/lenz-air-study-deeper-learning-works-460x345.jpg

4. Technology is promoted. WSJ’s The Future of Everything - WSJ Podcasts

5. Creativity motivates students to learn: 5 Reasons Why It Is More Important Than Ever to Teach Creativity | ISTE

6. Most valued skill by employers: A Creativity Conundrum: Can Schools Teach Students to Innovate?

7. Creativity makes a positive psychological environment for students. Elementary School: Support an Environment for Creativity

8. Assessments in classrooms are different then the typical pencil and pen type. Understanding Creativity

9. Creativity promotes retention in students. Teachers Who Promote Creativity See Educational Results

10. Students make connections to different subjects. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/kebHIpgzzjGzXroeDcjZOiq4uXgRX-hFwHR_48fFA0wZby57FeJhO3HLxSbD1pSg9ZI93p8OKMGe0q6o6qLKKznkkl5k4sVCj_-0Pd0ihDCacSTOt5Heou3ExDPM4udXCBT8HwV4elADDAOz79nSC_rwBdnQaUqg9eolt--D-pnNoZI