Creative Thinking

Read Ch. 1-3 in Tina Seelig’s ‘inGenius” and watch Elizabeth Gilbert’s TED Talk “Your elusive creative genius.” Answer the following questions about the chapters and the videos. All videos are posted in the Videos folder on the Course Menu.
1-Nature of Creativity: According to Tina Seelig and Elizabeth Gilbert, where does creativity come from? How do Seelig’s and Gilbert’s definitions and perceptions of creativity differ? Do you agree or disagree with their statements and observations about creativity? Please explain your response.

2-Creativity tools: According to Tina Seelig, how can The Innovation Engine be used as a creativity enhancement tool? In your experience, which parts of The Innovation Engine have been most helpful in your own creative endeavors? Please provide at least one specific example.

3-Application of creativity: According to Tina Seelig, why is the ability to re-frame problems important in a creative process? How do jokes and “unuseless inventions” exemplify the concept of problem re-framing? Please provide your own example of a re-framing joke or “unuseless invention.”

URL for ebook.
Seelig, T. (2014). InGenius: A Crash Course on Creativity. HarperOne.
http://www.harpercollins.com/browseinside/index.aspx?isbn13=9780062020703

URL for Video

Discussion Board Posts Evaluation

Here’s the meaning behind the grades your peers and I will use to assess the presentations. You can use these comments as clues about how to work toward a higher grade. Discussion postings that meet ALL criteria for a grade level will receive the highest points possible at that level. Postings that meet mixed levels of criteria will receive a score within the point range of the appropriate levels.

A (100-93 pts.) Outstanding/Excellent/ Distinguished
“A” discussion postings:
• Demonstrates knowledge of the reading and/or video.
• Fully address the Discussion Session questions.
• Stimulate at least one substantial follow-up posting.
• Responses and comments are thoughtful, insightful, and fully-developed,, not just recitation of facts from the chapter/video.
• All information is logically organized, clear and concise.
• Correct grammar, mechanics, and punctuation are used.
• Meet the length requirement for the original and interactive posts.
• Posts are made in time for others to read and respond.
B (88-85 pts.) Proficient
“B” discussion postings:
• Demonstrate knowledge of the reading and/or video, but connections between the post and the assigned reading/video might not be clear.
• Mostly address the Discussion Session questions.
• Stimulate at least one meaningful follow-up posting.
• Responses and comments are presented at a critical level, but may lack depth and/or detail
• Information is mostly logically organized, clear and concise; a few minor discrepancies possible.
• Few grammatical, mechanical, or punctuation errors—none that interfere with the meaning the writer wants to convey.
• Generally meet the length requirement for the original and interactive posts.
• Posts are made in time for others to read and respond.
C (84-81 pts.) Basic
“C” discussion postings:
• Demonstrate limited knowledge of the reading and/or video.
• Responds to the Discussion Session questions but does not stimulate further class discussion.
• Display little analysis or insight; comments are often a rehashing or summary of other comments.
• Need improvement in organization, clarity, and conciseness.
• Several grammatical, mechanical, or punctuation errors; errors may interfere with understanding.
• Significantly deviate from the length requirement for the original and interactive posts.
• Posts may not be made in time for others to read and respond.

D/F (80 and below pts.) Below Expectations
“D/F” discussion postings:
• Demonstrate very little knowledge of the reading and/or video.
• Minimally respond or does not respond to the Discussion Session questions; does not stimulate further class discussion.
• Does not meet the length requirement for the original and interactive posts.
• Responses and comments are rudimentary and superficial; there is no evidence of insight or analysis.
• Lack organization, clarity, and conciseness.
• Obvious grammatical, mechanical, or punctuation errors; errors make understanding impossible.
Posts may not all be made in time for others to read and respond.

Discussion Board Rules
• You must post at least two posts for each discussion session to receive full credit:
Original posts: Original posts to each discussion session should be a minimum of 300 words. This requirement helps promote writing that is both thorough and yet concise enough to permit other students to read all the posts. First person is allowed in your posts. Original posts will be due by midnight CST on Tuesdays.
Interaction posts: Not everyone has the same opinions, ideas and/or backgrounds; therefore, you are to reply to at least one original thread by your classmates. The interaction post should be at least 150 words. Interaction posts will be due by midnight CST on Thursdays.
• Comments on Posts: Please note that “I like what you said”, “That’s a good comment”, and “I disagree with your comment” in and of themselves do not count as a complete reply. Rather, stating why you liked or disliked the comment, adding additional thoughts or ideas to the original comment, or providing alternative ideas/thoughts when you disagree, count as a reply (interaction post). Courtesy in any disagreement is expected; thus, personal attacks or calling an idea “stupid” are not acceptable and will reduce your grade.
• My role in discussion sessions is that of a facilitator. I will be reading all messages and I will participate in the discussions as appropriate. I may occasionally correct misconceptions and/or redirect conversations that need redirecting. I may also post comments following the completion of discussion indicating my general impressions of the comments and conclusions.
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