"The business of the school is to make good human beings" through "Fixing the...
"The business of the school is to make good human beings" "Fixing the general character and direction of the school curriculum" This is the 5th in our series of posts on the contribution of the...
View ArticleTed Hughes on the Universal Inner Child, in a Moving Letter to His Son
When I came to Lake Victoria, it was quite obvious to me that in some of the most important ways you are much more mature than I am. . . . But in many other ways obviously you are still childish — how...
View ArticleThe Perils of Plans: Why Creativity Requires Leaping into the Unknown
When writers who are just starting out ask me when it gets easier, my answer is never. It never gets easier. I don’t want to scare them, so I rarely say more than that, but the truth is that, if...
View ArticleWhat It Really Takes to Be an Artist: MacArthur Genius Teresita Fernández’s...
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View ArticleWhat I Wish I Knew About Creativity When I Was 20
A look at 17 bits of advice on creativity and the best ways to capture inspiration and creative ideas.See it on Scoop.it, via Creativity
View ArticleWhy the modern world is bad for your brain
Multitasking is an essential skill in the era of email, text messages, Facebook and Twitter. But, argues neuroscientist Daniel J Levitin, it’s actually making us less efficientSee it on Scoop.it, via...
View ArticleHeadfirst into My So-Called Life: Embracing Your Productivity Style to Work...
“If you’re reading this article, your efforts to solve your busyness problem have probably not paid off. ... The truth is that the problem is not you. It is how you are trying to overcome your busyness...
View ArticleWrite "Morning Pages" by Hand Every Day to Boost Productivity
Author and journalist Julia Cameron claims the secret to a productive day is actually a simple practice. Every morning, take a pen and three blank pages and write down whatever you want to fill those...
View ArticleClive Thompson on Why You Should Always Carry a Pencil
Clive Thompson discusses writing longhand versus typing in a keynote speech titled “How the Way You Write Changes the Way You Think.”See it on Scoop.it, via Creativity
View ArticleBest books on creativity
The best books on Creativity, curated by creative specialist Tanner Christensen.See it on Scoop.it, via Creativity
View ArticleThe idea you can put a number against a child's ability is flawed and dangerous
Headteacher Alison Peacock believes labeling children by ability leaves some trapped by low expectations. That’s why her school doesn’t do itSee it on Scoop.it, via Creativity
View ArticlePulitzer-Winning Poet Mark Strand on the Heartbeat of Creative Work and the...
"It’s such a lucky accident, having been born, that we’re almost obliged to pay attention." In the 1996 treasure Creativity: The PsycSee it on Scoop.it, via Creativity
View ArticleHow #creativity works in the brain, a downloadable PDF
Click here to edit the titlePrimary English's insight:How creativity works in the brainSee it on Scoop.it, via Creativity
View ArticleLifesaving Poems: Rutger Kopland's 'I Cavalli di Leonardo'
I was sad to read yesterday via Twitter that the leading Dutch poet Rutger Kopland has died, aged 77. He is frequently referred to as Holland's 'most beloved poet', his books having sold more than...
View ArticleForget the mad genius composer myth: music is good for the mind
The cliche of the reclusive composer who loses their mind over manuscript is unhelpful. But, says pianist James Rhodes, there is a link between music, creativity and mental health that is both real...
View ArticleAre machines making humans obsolete?
When artificial intelligence gets good enough, could we all find ourselves replaced?See it on Scoop.it, via Creativity
View ArticleThe Dot: Sparking Creativity in Classrooms Worldwide
One book has sparked a movement that is creating a worldwide network of like-minded adults who value creativity in learning and believe in the human side of educatingSee it on Scoop.it, via Creativity
View ArticleThe Myth of the Myth of The Right Brain Difference: And Why It Matters
Despite the broad oversimplifications and misinformation of the 1970’s left - brain right brain thinking craze-- I.e. the left side of the brain is for language and logic, and the right side of the...
View ArticleModern Poetry In Translation - Engaging Children in World Poetry - Resources...
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View ArticleMichael Rosen and Marina Boroditskaya: Out of the Crocodile's Mouth
This podcast was recorded at the launch of MPT ‘I WISH...' and features Michael Rosen and Marina Boroditskaya in conversaiton with MPT Editor, Sasha Dugdale. Read an interview with Michael and...
View ArticlePolishing the Apple: What 'Dangerous Minds' and Other Movies Get Right and...
On the 20th anniversary of 'Dangerous Minds,' a look at how the movies depict the world's noblest profession.See it on Scoop.it, via Creativity
View ArticleCreativity is the same no matter the topic
No matter what type of work you’re trying to do (create a painting or write a symphony, solve a problem at work or come up with a memorable date idea), the process of doing it creatively is always...
View ArticlePaulo Coelho – on the fear of failure. from Berghs' Exhibition '11 on Vimeo
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View ArticleThe Adaptable Mind
A New Cloud Film from the Let It Ripple Film Series The Adaptable Mind (11 mins) explores the skills we need to flourish in the 21st Century. Directed by Emmy-nominated…See it on Scoop.it, via Creativity
View Article21st Century Schools Blog
Blog for 21st Century Schools, Anne Shaw, professional developmentSee it on Scoop.it, via Creativity
View ArticleNew CPRT blog post: Crisis in childhood: the loss of play
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View ArticleWriting Wednesdays: “This Might Not Work”
The phrase above is one of Seth Godin's trademarks. I love it because, like all of Seth's stuff, it crams a ton of wisdom into very few words. What doesSee it on Scoop.it, via Creativity
View ArticleHow to Be Thankful For Your Life by Changing Just One Word | James Clear
Learning how to be thankful can be tough when you have responsibilities. Read this article to learn the one word that can make it easier.See it on Scoop.it, via Creativity
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