Nurturing Creativity: Unlocking the Power of Innovative Thinking in Education

27 Jan 2027
SOUTH 210A
Classroom Leaders
In today's fast-paced world, creativity is essential for building resilience, adaptability and problem-solving skills in educators and students alike. This dynamic session invites you to ignite your imagination, cultivate a creative mindset and bring innovative practices into teaching and learning. Explore the true essence of creativity and its many dimensions, identify barriers that hold it back and discover practical strategies for infusing creative thinking into every aspect of your practice. Through engaging experiences, reflective exercises and collaborative discussions, you will tap into your own creativity, from the neuroscience of creative thinking to cultivating a growth mindset, and learn how to use these insights to boost student engagement, motivation and achievement. Discover how to create classroom environments that encourage risk-taking, exploration and experimentation, and how to weave creativity across the curriculum through innovative lesson design and project-based learning. You will leave with practical ways to help students embrace their strengths, spark curiosity, deepen understanding and bring more joy to the learning process.
Speakers
Jed Dearybury
Jed Dearybury, Educator, Author, Illustrator - mrdearybury.com LLC

Access Type

Session or Session+ or All-Access Registration Permitted

Content Topic

Professional Development

Curriculum Area

Professional Development

Session Type

Concurrent Session

Education Challenges

Student Engagement

EdTech Product

Educator Curriculum & Instructional Technology