#ONedchat Archive
The idea for @onedchat stemmed from a conversation between Allison Fuisz and Amy Bowker in the Spring of 2014. They noticed a gap on Twitter where an Ontario-based education chat was concerned. After several conversations and a vision in mind, @onedchat was created.
Wednesday May 25, 2016
We are only minutes away from beginning our discussion of Creativity, Leadership and Innovation https://t.co/d6E4rgY53Q
. Hi Debbie. Hope you don't mind me listening in to from BC! Looking forward to tonight's topic
Welcome to - so happy you could join. is behind the handle tonight. Our guest tonight is Dr. Debbie Donsky.
Our topic is Creativity, Leadership and Innovation. Dr. Donsky is the Principal of Curriculum
and Instructional Services. YRDSB
We use a Q/1/A1 format. Please don't forget to add at the end of your tweets so we can all be part of the same conversation. Q1...
Our commitment is to archive chat’s within 24 hours, so that you can follow along now and/or catch up later
David Benay grade 5 Ottawa
Let’s start chatting. Introduce yourself, what and where you teach. Please add your favourite creative outlet to your introduction
Shelly from Toronto; Instructional Coach
Welcome to Shelley! Nice to have you back.
Good evening. Debby from NY.
"Education is taking into the future we cannot grasp." Sir Ken Robinson
creativity will play major role!
https://t.co/jB88LkkEdL
Hi Spiri from PA, G& T, excited to join tonight, my creative outlet is cooking
I am Deb Donsky and so happy to be the guest! Creative outlets for me are my art and writing!
So happy that you have made time to be here, Debby!
I’m Noa from outside Toronto teaching Gr 6-8 H/Geo. My creative outlets are teaching, writing and singing in the shower.
Allison from Ottawa here - this mind is whirling - does that mean I am creative?
My creative outlet is singing!!!
Hello all! Karen-- from BC. Creativity, innovation and inspiring creative learning & leading exciting and critical work.
- So exciting to have you be here tonight!
We all know that you have a creative mind and innovative approach to teaching
Hi everyone, Joël McLean from Callander, ON. I am a pedagogical leader and principal.
A1: Innovation has an equation, elements put together that solve a problem. Creativity is expression without a goal
We are so happy that you could join us!
Rola from Ottawa Gr 6 Fr Imm I will stay focused with
- Exactly - should have made a 'smiley' face at the end as rhetorical. Sigh.
Thank you for coming out tonight. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts
Totally understand the allure. Keep us posted on the score and we will give you more to cheer for
A1: creativity drives innovation.
A1: It takes creativity to innovate !
A1: Creativity and innovation both infer something new, but are distinct in execution & subjectivity. Creativity=hard to measure
A1: Both require mindframe of wonder, willingness to seek new possibilities, being open, risk taking.
A1) I see creativity as imagination, curiosity, discovery & knowledge, it's a part of innovation
A1: also about combining existing ideas in new ways; not always something 'new'.
A1) Creativity is the pursuit of passion. Innovation is creating and designing fueled by passion. https://t.co/vbNvEmsGGF
A1- Creativity and Innovation are connected both require thinking, imagination and problem solving,
Hello PLN just lurking in while having our PLC
Hi I'm Robin - instructional coach. My creative outlet? Collaborative planning !
Join us on miss you! Where have you been??
So do you see creativity as smaller than innovation? Does it fit inside innovation?
Welcome to . Collaborative planning is a fantastic creative outlet!
Hi, Dylan Smith here, checking in from Ottawa.
A1: Innovation is what and how you think/want to do and creativity is your output/what you show.
- I am such a bad Canuck - have been an fan for so long. So torn!
A1: Yes. And potentially, they both come from the desire to express something not yet expressed, or seen. https://t.co/Q88E77BiQK
A1- Creativity and Innovation are connected both require thinking, imagination and problem solving,
Lurking is great, but pipe in when you can. We will have the chat Storified by tomorrow, to peruse at your leisure
- woot woot! Lurk away - we love our global friends :) Hope all is well over there!
Welcome, Dylan. Happy to have you joining
A1 creativity sparks innovation
Or maybe just new to the person or people doing it!
A2: In every subject actually !
A2: depends on your definition of creativity; you can solve a math problem creatively.
Welcome, Michelle! Excited to have you join us this evening for
S2: Both require thinking outside the box, developing new ideas and methods. Creativity and innovation go hand n hand.
A2: Ts should see ALL learning as creative opportunities through integrative/creative thinking & cross curricular awesomeness.
A2: It can spark innovation, excitement, passion, drive.
Totally agree but not always evident! Sometimes I think success criteria dependence limits creativity!
A2: creativity is in every subject; might look different but about finding unique solutions & ideas
I don't see it smaller, per se, there's no innovation w/o creativity, both is value creation
A2- When we are creating and innovating Ss are problem solving through multidisciplinary thinking.
A2 creativity develops risk taking skills of our Ss which in turn contributes to the dynamics of our curriculum
A1: Both require thinking outside the box, demonstrating new ideas and methods. Creativity and innovation go hand n hand.
A2: integrated curriculum allows for fantastic creativity & innovation; pose an open ended driving Q to Ss.
Hi friends at ! Popping in to say hi to my friends!! Love the questions tonight!
A1: Innovation is sometimes the product of creativity
Anna from Oakville. I teach adult ESL at Sheridan. Not a k-12 educator, but want to listen in on this topic tonight
A2: Creativity means many things and should be fostered everywhere- unique
- all about the lens/perspective to the info in front of us.. different entry points = creative starting points
creativity and innovation go hand in hand. We you are innovative you are in the process of creating
A2) Creativity can be infused everywhere in the curriculum in the opportunities that we offer to Ss. https://t.co/PMBgbDz8eV
A2: processes in both Science & Arts require creative process to emerge from a challenge or inspiration. https://t.co/K65JYrKm7g
A2. Creativity is a function of everything we do, it's a process that requires knowledge & inspiration, it's a way of daily edu
Creativity is personal -- have 2 B observant of how r students reveal their creativity 2 interplay https://t.co/cmSRfmtMEp
I've been silent in chats recently Jen. How are you?
New to the chat. Nicole here from Listowel ON
Yes they can. We have to be selective and open-minded.
I used to love teaching combined grades for that exact reason! More reason to be creative! https://t.co/EEvkBoqKrm
A2: integrated curriculum allows for fantastic creativity & innovation; pose an open ended driving Q to Ss.
Hi Anna! So glad that you have joined us for this wonderful
Hi! Michelle joining from Ottawa! Educator and P of amazing innovative 21C school
- Adore this. I see a Venn Diagram in my head for this entire - great visual!
- Adore this. I see a Venn Diagram in my head for this entire - great visual!
A2: Ss can be creative w/ how they demonstrate learning.Ts are creative presenting content. https://t.co/VtgcFU4u2G
Welcome, Nicole. It's always nice to see a new faces join
Risk taking needs to happen with students AND teachers in order for creativity to be fostered. https://t.co/lDxLBPKZjM
A2 creativity develops risk taking skills of our Ss which in turn contributes to the dynamics of our curriculum
Creativity has roles in all areas of learning.When Ss are free to create & share ideas great things happen https://t.co/MBK7OEwmzE
Risk taking and learning together.
A1: Creativity = synthesizing experience to solve a problem. Might be very small, or deeply personal, but there’s always a problem
A2: creativity when thinking about flow of the day/ structures of classroom and allowing for flexibility & spontaneity
A3: I am not convinced fostering creativity and assessing and evaluating are mutually exclusive.
that's when usually Ss strive to be at their best
A2: creativity plays a role in all areas of learning because learning demands creativity
A3: Creativity can be better assessed by viewing the process (journal) & S’s take on the product (artist statement/ reflection)
It is shared! We need to take risks alongside our students!
A2: Creativity is part of instructional design. In Math, creativity can be a big part of problem solving - good problem required!
Our school is based on the idea that we can't teach tomorrow's leaders in yesterdays classrooms.
It also requires awareness to let creativity flourish schedules squelch it https://t.co/cnL5j8WRgE
A2. Creativity is a function of everything we do, it's a process that requires knowledge & inspiration, it's a way of daily edu
That is so true . Not all creativity is on display all the time.It can be hidden within the work https://t.co/URXakc2k6I
Creativity is personal -- have 2 B observant of how r students reveal their creativity 2 interplay https://t.co/cmSRfmtMEp
Sharing ideas! So important for Ss to build on each others creativity and innovation
What we call learning often isn't. Creativity is for sure an essential element of learning!
Innovation happens after "failure" and before growth.
A3: get creative with my assessments - 3 facts and a fib or "leftovers again" as formative assessments
A3. Can't reduce everything to a number/letter grade, Give Ss feedback & time to reflect on new ideas
A2: providing opportunities for Ss to think critically and think creatively - these go hand in hand
Same here - also get creative with pedagogy. https://t.co/QpJfzarelk
A3: get creative with my assessments - 3 facts and a fib or "leftovers again" as formative assessments
A3 Assessing in ways new to students: collaborative essay writing in Google Docs, for example, is new to my learners
A3: hard to assess/evaluate creativity; berry subjective just like grades themselves.
We need to prepare students to be wrong so they can come up with something original
A3: giving students multiple choices to complete tasks that follow and connect to assessment is key https://t.co/zQ9uioWDuB
A3: Providing S choice whenever possible, & utilizing formative assessment. Form. Assess can be creative. https://t.co/C5SZPicAaa
A3: Maybe give students options of how they get evaluated ? Oral, written, computer,...
A2: Need to also be creative when designing A&E. Some things are/should not be the same as when we attended school.
A3: provide inquiry opportunities, TALK w/ your Ss, use multi-media options .. falls into place. https://t.co/yLvatVjlDT
the sum of the parts is greater than the whole. https://t.co/JDcYXzgjRV
A3: Creativity can be better assessed by viewing the process (journal) & S’s take on the product (artist statement/ reflection)
A3- Having Ss reflect / feedback about the process on multidisciplinary conceptual learning and skills 6C's
A2: Ss w/ passion in any subject need to be creative to synthesize their experience in a gratifying way. https://t.co/4sw6kxcUXF
A2: Making movement requires students and educators to think creatively and desire to innovate. https://t.co/efdhdroxnX
Most of my Ss 💖 it. They ran to the 💸 store to buy a stylus! Many sketch during spare time and at home too!
A3 I agree the process is a struggle, but I still believe we can and should assess creativity. We assess things we put value on.
