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Creativity is our own unique vision. Whether that vision is for painting a blank canvas, drawing a waterfall from memory or writing a story, it is all how we perceive our lives and surroundings and is a representation of the passion we feel. the videos we watched in this lesson had some great ideas and concepts of creativity. Many of them had the same message which is the creativity is inside all of us and throughout life we seem to change our way of thinking which takes away from our creative minds. If everyone could block out the rest of the world and just put their mind to it, anyone can be creative and who knows, they could be the next one to change the world and have an impact on peoples lives.

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The creativity in ourselves is not dead when we get older. Like that old white British guy said its just dormant. Look at people like George Bush or Jim Carrey. They both are really talented artists now and they didn't start painting until way after 40. Steve Jobs didn't invent the iPhone till after 40. Julia Child didn't learn to cook till she was 50. We just need to create the right circumstances and we can have ourselves and our students flourish with creativity. 

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The creativity in ourselves is not dead when we get older. Like that old white British guy said its just dormant. Look at people like George Bush or Jim Carrey. They both are really talented artists now and they didn't start painting until way after 40. Steve Jobs didn't invent the iPhone till after 40. Julia Child didn't learn to cook till she was 50. We just need to create the right circumstances and we can have ourselves and our students flourish with creativity. 

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Creativity is expression, freedom to be yourself, an escape, and so much more. From my experience in education, there was emphasis on learning content in subjects such as math, science, and history to pass tests but rarely any emphasis on the importance of creativity to enhance learning. The concepts discussed in the numerous videos watched in module one shows a different outlook that can help teachers enhance learning in their classrooms. The video titled How to Escape Education's Death Valley discussed how children are natural learners and it is up to educators to spark their curiosity. In subjects that are rigid and content-filled, it is important to motivate and capture children's attention by allowing them to use their creativity in the lessons in order to target children of different learning styles.
As a future educator, I plan to provide a classroom that allows my students to use their interests and creativity to bring connection and joy into every lesson.

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something beyond just simply an expression or a thought. It has no boundaries and it does not limit to a certain way of thinking. Creativity can range from simple ideas to artistic works of production. There is not a restriction and can mean anything you want it to mean. You are capable of using anything as a form of creativity to express yourself!

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One's unique way of expression. You are not forced into one single mode of creativity. You are allowing yourself to think freely and by being inspired from others and objects around you. There are no rules on creativity and it is only when we limit ourselves that we are limiting our creativity.

Throughout Module one, I learned that we have been conditioned our whole lives through our education system to purposely put our minds into boxes, only believing that there is one right answer, only one way to solve a problem or do a project. We can help our future generations expand and utilize the creativity that is within them by nurturing each individual's uniqueness by allowing them to find their own path to creating as well as finding their own solutions.

Personally, I have enjoyed how Professor Samaniego has given us multiple opportunities within the first week of this course to truly open our minds to our own creativity that is inside us. She has allowed us to create without limits and is directly encouraging us to create our own verison of art without the confines of "guidelines" or "instructions". This is a goal and a tool that I will choose to implement in my future classroom as well with my own family.

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Creativity is something we are all born with, but unfortunately tends to wither away during America's traditional k-12 pathway. Creativity is something to be applauded and encouraged, in whatever form it may take. Creativity has always meant art to me, in any form it may take, but I now understand that art is not where creativity stops. Creativity just means that you can think about things, including art, math, science, etc in different ways. Without creativity our world would be a very gray place with little innovation. I hope that I will be able to foster creativity in my own classroom one day and celebrate the creativity and the products they foster in those around me.

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the ability to come up with ideas and make things that have no boundaries. It is not confined by what people tell you it is or what it should be. It allows you to create things without rules or expectations. It gives you the freedom to learn and investigate ideas that interest you.

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Creativity is simply an expression of yourself. It is a representation of who you are and what you've been through. Therefore, no two people will have the same exact creative expression.

In a similar way, I agree with the "Changing Education Paradigms" video and other mentions of the fact that education is being treated like production at a factory. We need to cater to the specific needs of students and let their creative minds roam free. It is heartbreaking to hear from the study that creativity and the idea of "divergent thinking" diminishes over time because of how the education system standardizes everything.

Not only that, but as

Joseph Gordon-Levitt puts it in his TED Talk,

creativity is stifled by the desire for attention. When that desire is unsatisfied, people often times seek it out in all sorts of ways, sometimes unhealthy, whether it be by following trends or stirring up drama.

Creativity is personal.
Creativity is limitless.
Creativity is expression.
Creativity is what makes us human.

-Ezkel Shim

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Creativity is the opportunity to enhance learning for students. Teachers use creativity to create curiosity in students towards the subject being thought.
In one of the videos it gives us information of how they tested students in the creative process at different age and at a young age they will get and eighty percent and when they get older they get less because they are educated. sometimes teachers don't let the students use their creativity in which they can express individuality.
In the video where the men talk about how creativity is one of the parts that is not tested in the standardized exams and how America is different from different countries, what was remarkable is when he talks about ADHD that they are just being children and that they can concentrate in school because they are not encouraged to do their curiosity to the subject is not there.
In the video where he talks about how our systems are created to help the industrialized system, he mentions too that ADHD is present because students are exposed to different games, and when they attend school the subject is just boring for them or not as interacting as the technology used at home.
Every video had different information, but they all agree that creativity is necessary for the school system. and that teachers need to be more creative and seek collaboration and information from others.

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Creativity is a broad spectrum of perspectives while utilizing various tools.

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Creativity is a broad spectrum of perspectives while utilizing various tools.

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Every video had different definitions and examples of creativity, but as a whole connected with one another to entice it and give us a fixated definition of creativity than we already knew. There were many adjectives that described what creativity was as a whole in the third video. These are the words or phrases that stood out to me to view it with a lens of a child (innocence), to embrace the bad experiences, inspiration, success (not monetary), failure, and weirdness. Those were some adjectives that if asked prior to the video I wouldn’t have had thought of as creativity because it is so much more than just art. From the second video, I learned that there are two powerful feelings that guide us into being creative. They are getting attention and paying attention. That stood out to me because sometimes we forget to pay attention to what surrounds us. Which paying attention is an important skill to possess since as a teacher you want your students to do exactly that and as teachers we need to pay attention to our students so that we can help expand their creativity after knowing where their struggles and success are. Lastly, the fifth video talked about student dropouts and how all of the students do so for different reasons. However, I found it interesting how alternative schools which are classes molded to fit the students work better than “traditional” classes. The bad part about that is that in order for a student to be taught in the way they think and in their way of how creative thinking processes happens is by dropping out the education.

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Diana Lopez.                           Creativity is the ability to think, do, hear, create freely.

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Diana Lopez.                           Creativity is the ability to think, do, hear, create freely.

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Just as video one was beautifully illustrated. Divergent thinking is the ability to see multiple answers not just one that is what creativity is to me. Multiple ways of thinking, creating, there’s not always one correct way of thinking/learning. The first video mentioned how genius is reduced as children get older so does creativity. The school system is not intended for creative people. It’s intended for factory workers. Video #3 explained failure so eloquently.  “Failure teaches you many ways to do something.” However, it also teaches you the many ways you are “creative.” It teaches you how you view things, people, obstacles. Creativity is more than an invention, creativity is the freedom to express your inner thoughts. How you view your world.Children are natural learners. Curiosity is the engine of achievement
-Sir Ken Robinson

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Creativity is the ability to transcend beyond the rules and standards to create a form of expression and comprehension. Young children are natural creative learners that as they grow and have rules and standards thrust upon them, there is a negative effect on their creative process. In the video, Joseph Gordon- Levitt says " If your creativity is driven by a desire to get attention you're never going to be creatively fulfilled." This quote made me think of an art class I took in Jr High, where the teacher returned my art with a failing grade because I did not replicate the exact art form he was wanted. It made me rethink me art piece and change my opinion of something I was proud of. It brought me to think about how we do this to students on a daily basis, of being right or wrong in their thinking. Instead, as Joseph said in his video "instead of seeing other creative people as competitors, we should look at them as collaborators" , allowed me to realize that we as educators need to facilitate student learning, as collaborators, to use art as forms of expression and understanding not what is set by rules and standards.

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Creativity is authentic thoughts that derive from within our own minds. To be creative is to be original. Creativity is inspiration from our subconsciousness. When we think about creating something, our minds gather information from: past events, our emotions, goals, fears, strengths, and our imagination. Creativity expresses our individuality. People believe there is an epidemic of ADHD, which some are properly diagnosed, but others are taught in an environment that deprives self creativity, so students lack focus and interest. If we provide lessons that expand creativity, students will be more engaged and focused. The first video stated to "wake up what students have inside". What is meant by that is, we are all creative within and the only way to let that creativity come alive is to enhance learning with lessons that make us think freely.

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Tasneem Sana Wasim

Creativity is a pure thought process and beyond the imagination. Moreover, it is not an easy task to define creativity because of its unique trait for everyone.  For example, in the video, divergent thinking is creativity, and according to this video, it is an essential capacity for creativity. Creativity is not imagination; however, it could be the initial stage of creativity but developing imagination and bringing this innovation to life is creativity.

For instance, the video " how craving attention..." depicted that it is hard when people misunderstand creation for fame. Creative people can bring their thought to the development stage, and that developed thought could turn into a life.

Once we know how to unlearn something, then we can create. For example, a teacher says to the student,' draw an apple, a red apple, one round apple. Now, the student cannot create anything. Learning is not creativity; however, unlearning is creativity.

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Creativity is the force that has led humankind to the greatest heights, the furthest valleys, the deepest depths and strange new worlds. It is the engine by which people invent the impossible and design the abominable. Its presence can save nations and its absence can lead some to ruin. It is one of the fundamental elements of our civilization. For the individual, it is the power that allows us to better our lives and the lives of others. Creativity is necessary for pitch to stand out from the sea of ideas. It is necessary for the author to write the bestseller. It is absolutely necessary for the teacher to engage their students with the content of the lesson. As teachers, we must fully understand and utilize our creativity and the creativity birthed from collaboration to ensure our students have the best education possible.

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Creativity is individualized expression. It is everything more than what someone can design with a simple paper and pencil. To be creative, we must think outside the box that we seem to be confined in and not be afraid of judgement. It is not about catching attention, but being raw and true to ourselves. It allows us to put our thoughts into action with any given moment. It can become important to some simply because it’s a time to release any suppressed emotion or help develop our brains. Creativity can be anything an individual believes it is.

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creativity is "creating". It is creating something and enjoying your time. It could be all kinds of arts: dancing, singing, drawing, skating, poetry, etc. Learning what you're good at or training to do what you love. I believe your creativity makes you special; it defines you as a person. For example, I believe a way I can be creative is by dancing. I love to dance, and I like to perform my own steps while also learning from other dancers. I feel that creativity can be therapeutic, because it can be anything that makes you happy and one enjoys to do. 

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creativity is "creating". It is creating something and enjoying your time. It could be all kinds of arts: dancing, singing, drawing, skating, poetry, etc. Learning what you're good at or training to do what you love. I believe your creativity makes you special; it defines you as a person. For example, I believe a way I can be creative is by dancing. I love to dance, and I like to perform my own steps while also learning from other dancers. I feel that creativity can be therapeutic, because it can be anything that makes you happy and one enjoys to do. 

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Teresa Del Real

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Creativity is what makes the person who they are. It is something that comes to the person since the beginning of their journey to this world. Many know how to evolve it and many don't. Those who do are very happy with themselves and do good work. When teaching children it is very important to let them bring out their creativity part of them, and not shut them down because creativity is what makes the person who they are. As stated in the video "The role of a teacher is to facilitate learning." When teachers are opened minded to different ideas from the students it helps them feel comfortable and allows them to bring out their creativity in them.

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Creativity is building your own path. It is understanding that creativity is expressing yourself and your life. Telling a story of who you were and who you are in the present. Creativity can't be held in a box. Creativity comes in many different forms and everyone has their own unique way of showing creativity. As you grow as a person your creativity changes and grows as well. As a teacher I have to think of creative ways to help students build their own creative path. Creativity is a way of communicating with yourself and to the world.

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Creativity is what defines you. It's not about the level of your creativeness, but your uniqueness as an individual. Since it can be defined and portrayed in many shapes and forms, it is clear that there is no set definition on creativity. It is what a person offers to the world, whether that is through their personality, beauty, interests, the art they create, and the qualities they bring. Creativity only increases with social interactions and expanding your communication with those around you. It intensifies as you grow.

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Creativity is something that is unique to everyone. We are all creative in our own ways. One may express creativity through art, others through music, and as mentioned in one of the videos, creativity can be expressed through acting. I also think creativity is a necessity for individuals to express themselves and who they are. In the video "Changing Education Paradigms" it was discussed the meaning of Aesthetic experience and anesthetic experience. this idea really sat with me. We can't fully express our creativity if we are too busy focusing on everything else around us. Creativity is a freedom of expression that allows us to come up with things out of the ordinary. One thing that was new to me is the idea that creativity flows within collaboration in groups. I agree with this 100%. Working in groups allows individuals to feed off of each other's creative thoughts and putting them together would just make them stronger. Creativity is what makes things fun and unique, especially in a classroom setting, it allows us to expand our thinking to heights unknown.

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Creativity is different for everyone. Creativity is not bound by rules or guidelines, but quite the opposite. Creativity in any aspect is left up to the discrimination of each individual. What I learned the most out of the videos and readings is that teaching is creative. I have never thought of teaching as being creative. I knew teachers are often creative with their lessons, classroom layout, etc., but I never labeled the profession of teaching as being creative until now. Creativity is very important within one's academic career and can be incorporated in many different ways. Ultimately, leaving creativity up to the person who is doing the creative work is the best choice.

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Creativity is everything. Creativity allows everyone to shine individually or collectively. I used to think that for one to be considered 'creative,' they had to be artistic in some form; however, creativity goes beyond that. Creativity allows the mind to move and think freely to produce something different, exciting, or new. The best thing about creativity is that there are no rules; creativity is boundless. Creativity comes in many forms; art, numbers, words, poetry, acting, singing, and many more. 

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Creativity is everything. Creativity allows everyone to shine individually or collectively. I used to think that for one to be considered 'creative,' they had to be artistic in some form; however, creativity goes beyond that. Creativity allows the mind to move and think freely to produce something different, exciting, or new. The best thing about creativity is that there are no rules; creativity is boundless. Creativity comes in many forms; art, numbers, words, poetry, acting, singing, and many more. 

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Creativity is expressing oneself in multiple ways. Allowing oneself to think freely and create things that we are curious about. Creativity is being diverse and exploring our imagination. There are no limits or rules in creativity. We are as stated in the video "natural learners".

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Creativity is...
Understanding that it has no boundaries or rules. Every individual has their own way of expressing themselves. Creativity gives you the ability to think outside of the box and create things in your own way.

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Creativity is the ability for someone to use their own thoughts and talents to put together work. As long as the individual is open to their own ideas, they can create pieces (in any field of work) that can inspire others. Creativity can be used in the work field or for personal matters.

Children can allow their imaginations to fuel their creativity, which can lead to a much more productive learning environment. When they are given the freedom to express themselves in that manner, they will enjoy the learning process more.

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Creativity is allowing the mind to move freely. Creativity is fostered by exploring a focus through exploring a string of thoughts and emotions to achieve an end result. Creativity does not have rules or restrictions - creativity is true to one's self and lives outside of the fear of judgment or social conviction. Creativity is not something that everyone will understand as its purpose is to express the mind of the executor.

Children have this ability to express themselves with little to no fear, and this is their greatest power because it allows them to be themselves before they learn to abide by the unofficial rules and restrictions of society. It takes courage to be willing to unlearn these limitations and lean into the fear and uncertainty of creativity - to allow the coming attention flow as it will rather than create based on the attention being sought out.

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dynamic and varies from individual. It is important to respect one's creative process especially beginners because although the product may not be what they anticipated, it does not mean they lack great taste. Furthermore, creativity can be expanded by communicating with other individuals to foster a more collaborative environment.

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not bound by rules or standards and should not be inhibited. Creativity has been stifled over the years and needs to be awakened in children and adults to help them live successful lives. Creativity is life giving, but can also be scary and intimidating.

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understanding that each person is different and each individual has diverse traits that should be respected and represented. Focusing on your own process and way of thinking while taking into account the ideas of others. It also mean inspiring curiosity and knowing that the possibilities are endless. It involves paying attention and doing things for yourself not to gain the acknowledgement of others. Creativity is also divergent thinking and learning through collaboration taking into account each individual's unique ideas and perspectives.