E-Port: Creativity

Hello Everyone,

New e-port! Please use your journal and our discussions in class to answer these questions.

Title:  Creativity

Questions:

What do you think creativity is?

Are people just naturally creative, or can creativity be taught? Please explain your answer with supporting detail.

What kinds of characteristics might you have if you had stronger creative-thinking skills?

What is an alternative uses test?

What does being creative feel like? For example, how did you feel when we were being creative with playdoh or with the Lego?

Why do you think human beings are made to be creative?

Why does daydreaming or allowing your mind to wander help us be creative?

What is the type of thinking you probably have if you are being creative?

Who is responsible for making sure you are not bored?

Why could being bored be a good thing sometimes?