Creative and Innovative Thinking​

Definition

Creative and innovative thinking is the ability to utilize a wide range of idea-creation techniques, so as to generate, articulate and apply inventive and original ideas and perspectives, thereby solving complex tasks and life issues through original ideas (ILO, 2021). ​ Creative thinking can be applied not only to contexts related to the expression of imagination (e.g. artistic expression) but also to other areas where ideas are functional to solving issues, problems or society-wide concerns. Creative thinking can have a positive influence on students’ academic interest and achievement, identity and socio-emotional development by supporting the interpretation of experiences, actions and events in novel and personally meaningful ways (PISA, 2022).

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Creativity and Innovation: Skills for the 21st Century

Creativity and innovation have been highlighted as essential skills for the 21st century. These skills have been valued in different ​ contexts. The purpose of this text is to discuss the notions of creativity and innovation as independent constructs and to discuss the relationships between these concepts according to the scientific literature.

Digital Citizenship: Empowering Community Engagement Through Innovation and Creativity

This conference provides an opportunity for students to present their research in the field of digital communication and society as well as exchange their views with peers and field leaders concerning important contemporary issues. Students share their ideas with the general public and industry leaders developing their public communication capabilities and getting inputs from industry experts.

Teaching Creative Thinking Skills in the Higher Education Classroom: A Guidebook for Educators​

This guidebook offers insights into the current ​pedagogy on creative thinking skills and equips ​readers with the knowledge to teach them.​

Methodology

Case Study of Creativity in Asynchronous Online Discussions​

It is vital for online educators to know whether the strategies they use help students gain twenty-first-century skills like creativity. The purpose of this study was to determine whether participation in online courses can help students develop creativity using asynchronous online discussions, textbooks, and teacher-developed materials.​