Integrating Creativity into Online University Classes

Autor/in	Muirhead, Brent
Titel	Integrating Creativity into Online University Classes
Quelle	In: Educational Technology & Society, 10 (2007) 1, S.1-13 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1436-4522
Schlagwörter	Stellungnahme; Teaching Methods; College Instruction; Creativity; Online Courses; Virtual Classrooms; Electronic Learning; Educational Technology; Virtual Universities; Computer Assisted Instruction; Distance Education; Creative Activities; Creative Thinking; Creative Development; Models; Student Motivation; Cognitive Processes; Arizona + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Hochschullehre; Kreativität; Online course; Online-Kurs; Unterrichtsmedien; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Kreatives Denken; Analogiemodell; Schulische Motivation; Cognitive process; Kognitiver Prozess
Abstract	In this article, the author provides a concise discussion on creativity, defining the term, sharing theoretical background information and offering insights into promoting creativity in online university classes. Emphasis will be placed on relevant ways to integrate creativity into instructional activities across the academic disciplines. He briefly touches upon the subject of integrating creativity instruction into online teaching. Instructors are essential to insuring that students have the opportunities to demonstrate creativity in their online discussions and assignments. Student curiosity should be continually encouraged by developing a learning climate that stimulates risk taking and exploration of ideas. (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10