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Student ownership of the learning process motivates many students. A basic job skill is the ability to adapt and be creative. Creativity stimulates the brain to function at a higher level.

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Creativity makes the kids feel that they can explore around the world in one place. Students can motivate each other and build a classroom relationship.

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When allowing students to think outside the box, it will promote learning and understanding! They will also get the chance to share their work and learn from other's work. Creativity is also a helpful tool to have that is very important for their future endeavors.

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In my opinion, creativity is important because it allows students to think outside the box when it comes to a specific content within the classroom. Not all students learn the same and some things may interest one student and not the other, so allowing that creativity can give students a chance to accomplish understanding the content in a way that best suits them. That's what point 1 in the article states, "creativity motivates kids to learn.'

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Creativity ignites the brain and gets those less motivated students more interested and involved in the learning process. Students are provided with choice of expression via the creative path. The article mentioned how it seems creativity is being snuffed out of the traditional classroom setting. It also makes a compelling argument for why creativity should and can thrive in the classroom when incorporated properly.

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Creativity allows students to take ownership of their work. This helps students to feel as if they are in control of their learning. When students feel as if they are control, they may be more intrinsically motivated to complete tasks.

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Creativity has to be fostered in order for students to continuously tap into it. As teachers it's important for us to encourage our students to be creative in the classroom and also allow them to be creative. Allowing our students to be creative "lights up the brain" which is necessary in and out of the classroom.

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Creativity is important because it engages students and inspires them on their educational journey. It also helps reach students who would otherwise tune out.

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Creativity is a tool that engages students in the learning experience by utilizing student voice and student choice. This positively impacts their motivation and emotional development by tapping into their learning profiles and interests. In addition to this, students are able to take their creativity and apply it to real-world situations through building problem solving skills.

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For one, it is embedded in most current jobs and becoming increasingly important for future jobs--occupations that have not even been created yet! Creativity excites the brain, helping to unique products of learning. Most of the time when students are able to be creative, they don't even realize they are learning. That is the best part!

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Incorporating opportunities for student creativity in the classroom has several benefits. It enhances student engagement and motivation in the learning experience. It also encourages students to take ownership of their own learning experiences.

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Students can explore new things and gain new insights using their own creativity and learning style. Students are engaged and don't go to sleep. 

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Students can explore new things and gain new insights using their own creativity and learning style. Students are engaged and don't go to sleep. 

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-Bonner
-Ms. Grant

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This one spoke to me because this helps with classroom management. When the student who usually is seen as disruptive is allowed to create their own answer from the provided task, the student is more engaged. This student then feels like their voice is heard.

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C. Freeman: Creativity motivates kids to learn.

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C. Freeman: Creativity motivates kids to learn.

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The article said, "when students are focused on a creative goal, they become more absorbed in their learning and more driven to acquire the skills they need to accomplish it." When students can "tie their learning to their personal interests, they have a sense of autonomy and control over their task, and they feel competent in the work they’re doing," they are motivated to learn. That is our goal for students. They have to be willing participants in their learning if we want them to be successful!

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Creativity allows students' to be themselves. The student are in charge of their own learning. Creativity also provides a level of comfort for each student, because they have the freedom to be creative.

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I love these ideas, if I can just keep the "yeah, but's" out of my head. Sometimes I think we need to be guest speakers in each other's rooms to bring some new energy and to excite students about something different.

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We have seen in our classroom how creativity can reach students who do not normally respond well in class. When given the choice to create a powerpoint/canva presentation or a book through book creator, a student came to life. She chose book creator. She lit up and told us that it was an assignment she could get behind as it allowed her to express herself in a way she enjoys.

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When students are given the opportunity to be creative and select the way in which they are creative they have more of a buy in on the assignment are often more engaged. It is a great way to pull in the students who may struggle in that academic area and are hard to engage/reach.

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Creativity motivates students to engage in learning in the classroom. By providing an opportunity for students to showcase their creativity in the classroom reaps great outcomes for student learning and teacher assessment. Creativity is also a soft skills that students need when going into the workforce.

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Creativity allows students to use parts of their brain they don't usually get to use in academic settings. They are able to fail and succeed more gently and learn in new and different ways. Creativity allows their brains to ooze with information.

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Creativity motivates students and encourages them to think critically. It can also spur emotional development as it helps students gain confidence and self-esteem. It can also help motivate students that are often unengaged and often fall behind.

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Creativity allows students to apply knowledge to areas that interest them. This gives them a key understanding of "How does this apply to me?"

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Creativity within the classroom allows for students to feel more of a connection to what they are doing. When students feel connected to the topic, they are more likely to be engaged and understand on a deeper level. Creativity opens doors to our students that make them who they are and allows us to dive into the student outside of the 4 walls of our classroom.

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Sometimes I find it difficult to predict the kinds of creative activities that students will find interesting. When I stumble onto creative activities that students find interesting, it motivates them to try harder and work more. However, there are times I make a lesson that I think students will be interested in and will spark their creativity that unfortunately doesn't inspire my students. But I do agree creativity can be a great motivator as well as important skills for us to foster.

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Creativity in the classroom brings a new way for our students to explore the content they are assigned. The article mentioned that teachers who implement creative lessons have students who are excited to learn and explore the material being taught. Having a differentiated lesson offers other ways of teaching the materials for students are well-versed with the content.

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When given an assignment that allows students to use their own creativity, students are more engaged and also more likely to retain the information learned. Creativity is also a critical skill for future employment.

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Point 3, "Creativity spurs emotional developement" caught my attention. Many of us have noticed a drop in maturity in the post-panedmic classroom. It seems that emphasising creativity could be a great strategy for us push our students towards that maturity.

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The most profound point that the article presented I believe was "Creativity spurs emotional development." So often we find ourselves with students who do not know how to navigate through the challenges that we place in front of them and they become frustrated. Terral says, "Allowing students to experience the journey, regardless of the end result, is important." I completely agree because life is a journey where they will not achieve everything in front of them. We as teachers must be guides to help navigate them through their struggles and not alleviate them. Work is tough... so is life. If we aren't preparing them for the world, what are we preparing them for?

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Creativity is important in the classroom because it motivates kids to learn. They are more absorbed in their learning and more driven to accomplish their goal. Creativity also ties learning to their personal interests, helps students have control over their tasks and be competent in their work. 

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Creativity is important in the classroom because it motivates kids to learn. They are more absorbed in their learning and more driven to accomplish their goal. Creativity also ties learning to their personal interests, helps students have control over their tasks and be competent in their work. 

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Creativity is essential in the work force because it allows innovation and inventions to occur. Consequently, it begins in the educational learning environment and teaching students how to "think outside of the box." It is critical for American students to be able to problem-solve and implement critical thinking through the creative process.

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Creativity is essential in the work force because it allows innovation and inventions to occur. Consequently, it begins in the educational learning environment and teaching students how to "think outside of the box." It is critical for American students to be able to problem-solve and implement critical thinking through the creative process.