https://padlet.com/tbowers5/zeaijw2ko4ah Creativity is the focus of this chapter. Dave talks about his system for "filtering" creative ideas and his system to capture those ideas. He also talks about the problem of "safe" lessons and the pros of failing in the classroom sometimes. Thoughts on this chapter? Post and respond to others. en-us 2017-03-13 13:09:49 UTC 2025-12-10 15:27:37 UTC hello@padlet.com tbowers5 https://padlet.com/tbowers5/zeaijw2ko4ah/wish/159685988 As I was reading about Dave's creative process, I became painfully aware that most of my lessons--or at least techniques--are "borrowed" (some may say "stolen") from other teachers. 

I'm original and creative on pairing certain works and adding pop culture and current topics to older materials. But delivery methods and assignments, not so much.]]> 2017-03-13 14:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tbowers5/zeaijw2ko4ah/wish/159685988 mzwyer https://padlet.com/tbowers5/zeaijw2ko4ah/wish/160506940 I was encouraged that lessons don't have to be perfect at the beginning; instead, being creative and making better is "consistently asking the right questions" (34).  If you have a good base with some details planned out, be willing to go with the class and let students help make your lessons more creative for the next time around.]]> 2017-03-16 12:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tbowers5/zeaijw2ko4ah/wish/160506940