Journal 9: Science + technology= Creativity (and Fun!)

Citation: Mader, J & Smith, B (2009, August). Science + Technology= Creativity (and Fun!). Learning and Leading with Technology, Retrieved august 4, 2009, from: http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=August_No_1_2&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4363&ContentID=23906&DirectListComboInd=D

Summary
This article focused on some procedures that will help science educators encourage and stimulate students to be creative and innovative in their “science endeavors.” To do this, students need some basic outlines of assignments alongside the chance to use specific tools, such as microphones, digital cameras, camcorders, and probe ware to learn more about the technology and be able to expand their digital toolboxes to investigate the trends and patterns of data. To give students adequate time to explore each new technology is another important element. Finally students need their own teacher’s intentionally vague descriptions for the final product. It means teachers should give students free choices to use whatever medium they want to showcase their work. Thus, students will be encouraged and interested to do their projects as creatively and innovatively as possible.

According to the article, how can teachers facilitate instruction for students to apply technology in an innovative manner? Teachers can provide students with the tools, give them the time to be familiar with the tools, and try to get out of students’ way. Thus, students can produce an innovative result.

As a future teacher, how can I gain access to some examples of using these procedures to increase creative thinking skills of my future students? You can find some examples online at www.edtechinnovators.com that can help you to inspire your future students to be creative and innovative.