Fueling Creativity in Education

How generative AI is shaping the future of education-Relationships

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett explore the theme of relationships in the context of generative AI and its potential impact on creativity in education. Drawing from a previous episode with guest Patrícia Alves-Oliveira, the hosts delve into the complex nature of relationships between humans and robots. They emphasize the importance of building meaningful connections with technological tools and the ethical considerations involved. They discuss how students can form engaging relationships with robots, highlighting the potential for social and emotional learning.
The conversation also touches on the future of relationships with technology, prompting reflections on the portrayal of such connections in popular culture, as well as the ethical implications of introducing AI tools to support students. The hosts stress the need for educators to foster positive relationships with generative AI and to be aware of potential negative impacts. The episode concludes with a call to consider the various types of relationships that may exist with technological tools and to approach the integration of AI in education with mindfulness and ethical awareness.
Eager to bring more creativity into your school district?Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org and CreativeThinkingNetwork.comWhat to learn more about Design Thinking in Education? Do you want to build a sustained culture of innovation and creativity at your school? Visit WorwoodClassroom.com to understand how Design Thinking can promote teacher creativity and support professional growth in the classroom. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!
 

How generative AI is shaping the future of education-Connecting to Process

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett explore the theme of enhancing the creative process in education. As part of their winter 2023 listen and learn series, the hosts present a snippet of their conversation with guest Dr. David Cropley. Dr. Cropley's insights shed light on the future of creativity and the collaboration between humans and generative AI. He emphasizes the importance of understanding each other's strengths and envisions a future where humans define problems, collaborate with AI for idea generation, and validate solutions themselves. This thought-provoking discussion sets the stage for educators and scholars to consider integrating generative AI into their creative processes.
The hosts reflect on Dr. Cropley's insights, discussing how educators can utilize generative AI to enhance their creative processes. Dr. Burnett shares her personal experience of using generative AI as a writing coach to overcome writer's block and maximize her creative potential. Dr. Worwood emphasizes the personalized nature of utilizing generative AI in various contexts, noting the potential for personalized chatbots to assist individuals based on unique needs. They encourage educators to explore how generative AI tools can be integrated into their classroom environments, fostering creativity and critical thinking.
Eager to bring more creativity into your school district?Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org and CreativeThinkingNetwork.comWhat to learn more about Design Thinking in Education? Do you want to build a sustained culture of innovation and creativity at your school? Visit WorwoodClassroom.com to understand how Design Thinking can promote teacher creativity and support professional growth in the classroom. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!

A Review of 2023: Highlights and Goals for 2024

Happy New Year! In the final episode of 2023, Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett reflect on their highlights from 2023 and share their main goals for the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast in 2024. 
 
What was YOUR favorite insight or episode from the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast in 2023?
 
Let us know! Email us at questions@fuelingcreativitypodcast.com! And don't forget to let us know if you'd like to be a guest on the show. 
 
2023 Highlight Episodes
Special Episode with Dr. Howard Gardner
Interview with Laura Winkler and Marc Franc
 
Upcoming Conferences
Torrance Festival of Ideas
Mind, Brain, and Learning Conference
 
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How generative AI is shaping the future of education-Having Conversations

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi  Burnett delve into the theme of human creativity and its relationship with generative AI in education. They introduce an interview clip with Dr. Marta Davidovich, who shares her experience and perspective on the definition of creativity, emphasizing the human experience of imagination and expression.
The hosts reflect on the relevance of this discussion in the context of generative AI and its potential for creativity, engaging in a thought-provoking conversation about whether AI can truly exhibit imagination.
The episode continues as the hosts offer a practical tip for educators, encouraging them to initiate discussions with students and colleagues about the creativity of generative AI and its distinctions from human creativity. They highlight the value of fostering robust and thought-provoking conversations that challenge conventional thinking. Additionally, the hosts invite listeners to join the conversation and share their own definitions of creativity as it pertains to generative AI, further expanding the dialogue on this fascinating topic.
Eager to bring more creativity into your school district?Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org and CreativeThinkingNetwork.comWhat to learn more about Design Thinking in Education? Do you want to build a sustained culture of innovation and creativity at your school? Visit WorwoodClassroom.com to understand how Design Thinking can promote teacher creativity and support professional growth in the classroom. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!
 

How generative AI is shaping the future of education- Navigating Disruption

In the first episode of the Winter 2023 Listen & Learn series, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett explore the theme of disruption in education, drawing from an interview clip with futurist Bryan Alexander. The clip, recorded in spring 2021, focuses on the impact of generative AI on the future of learning and the potential consequences for educators. As they dissect the interview, Cyndi shares a personal journey, initially fearing self-driving cars but ultimately embracing new technology, emphasizing the importance of gradually embracing change.
The hosts offer a tip for educators: start small. Encouraging educators to experiment with generative AI in manageable ways, such as creating new prompts or course titles, they highlight the significance of reducing ambiguity and developing familiarity with the technology.
The episode also introduces a special giveaway for listeners, involving uncovering a code word across all the Listen & Learn series episodes during winter 2023 to win a prize. 
Eager to bring more creativity into your school district?Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org and CreativeThinkingNetwork.comWhat to learn more about Design Thinking in Education? Do you want to build a sustained culture of innovation and creativity at your school? Visit WorwoodClassroom.com to understand how Design Thinking can promote teacher creativity and support professional growth in the classroom. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!

How generative AI is shaping the future of education: Listen and Learn Series Introduction

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett introduce their second Listen and Learn series, which focuses on generative AI and its future relationship with creativity in education. Throughout the episode, the hosts share their excitement for this new series and reveal the unique feature of the Listen and Learn episodes—the challenge for listeners to decode a special code word by gathering letters shared at the end of each episode.
Join them as they launch this very special listen-and-learn series!
Eager to bring more creativity into your school district?Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org and CreativeThinkingNetwork.comWhat to learn more about Design Thinking in Education? Do you want to build a sustained culture of innovation and creativity at your school? Visit WorwoodClassroom.com to understand how Design Thinking can promote teacher creativity and support professional growth in the classroom. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!
 

Episode Special with Listen & Learn Winners, Marc Frank and Laura Winkler

In today's episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, meet our summer Listen and Learn series winners, Laura Winkler and Mark Frank, two creative educators reshaping their classrooms. Laura, a gifted education specialist, brings creativity alive via storytelling and interactive activities. Meanwhile, Mark leaps into the creative sphere by introducing robotics, coding, and Lego-based activities into his lessons. 
Matthew and Cyndi dissect strategies for introducing and nurturing creativity within the classroom, reinforcing the idea of small wins and well-timed innovation. Cyndi emphasizes a 360 feedback approach for evaluation while Matthew focuses on fostering a growth mindset through emphasis on the creative process.
They kept the dialogue going with tips for other educators, future concerns, and their own questions about fostering creativity in more structured lessons. 
Finally, don't miss our teaser about our upcoming listen-and-learn series on the intersection of artificial intelligence, creativity, and education. 
Eager to bring more creativity into your school district?Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org and CreativeThinkingNetwork.comWhat to learn more about Design Thinking in Education? Do you want to build a sustained culture of innovation and creativity at your school? Visit WorwoodClassroom.com to understand how Design Thinking can promote teacher creativity and support professional growth in the classroom. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!
 

A Thanksgiving Special: What colleague or innovation are you thankful for?

Welcome to a special Thanksgiving episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast! In this episode, we gather to express our gratitude and appreciation for the things that have fueled our creativity in the classroom. Join hosts Dr. Matthew Werwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett as they welcome special guests Laura Winkler, a gifted and education specialist, and Mark Frank, a STEM educator. They share their stories of gratitude towards their colleagues and innovative practices that have made a difference in their classrooms. From utilizing AI technology to repurposing everyday objects like spoons, these educators show how thinking outside the box can fuel creativity in education. So grab a seat at the table and join us for a heartwarming and inspiring Thanksgiving episode filled with gratitude and creativity.
Eager to bring more creativity into your school district?Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org and CreativeThinkingNetwork.comWhat to learn more about Design Thinking in Education? Do you want to build a sustained culture of innovation and creativity at your school? Visit WorwoodClassroom.com to understand how Design Thinking can promote teacher creativity and support professional growth in the classroom. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!