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Creative Problem Solving
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 14 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of Minnesota
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This course deals directly with your ability for creativity which is a critical skill in any field. It focuses on divergent thinking, the ability to develop multiple ideas and concepts to solve problems. Through a series of creativity building exercises, short lectures, and readings, learners develop both an understanding of creativity and increase their own ability. This course will help you understand the role of creativity and innovation in your own work and in other disciplines. It will challenge you to move outside of your existing comfort zone and to recognize the value of that exploration. This course will help you understand the importance of diverse ideas, and to convey that understanding to others. The principal learning activity in the course is a series of "differents" where you are challenged to identify and change your own cultural, habitual, and normal patterns of behavior. Beginning with a prompt, e.g. "eat something different", you will begin to recognize your own = limits and to overcome them. In addition, you are encouraged to understand that creativity is based on societal norms, and that by it's nature, it will differ from and be discouraged by society. In this course, the persistence of the creative person is developed through practice. At the same time, these exercises are constrained by concerns of safety, legality, and economics, which are addressed in their creative process.

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Content

    • 8 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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8 Videos

  • Welcome/Introduction
  • Course Methods: Creative Skill Development
  • Idea Generation: Brick Activity
  • DSD General Introduction
  • DSD 1 Eat introduction
  • Critiquing and Making Improvements
  • Brief tutorial on shooting pictures for the class
  • Dr. Sauman Chu: Programs Offered at the College of Design

3 Readings

  • Introduction - read this first
  • The Creativity Crisis [ published in Newsweek 2010 ]
  • Learn more about the College of Design, University of Minnesota

Assignments and Review

    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • #1: Newsweek

1 Peer Review

  • DSD 1: Eat Something Different - turn in here and critique others

1 Discussions

  • Share and reflect on your work from DSD1 : Eat

Content

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Originality Development Engine #1 [do this each week]
  • Where Good Ideas Come From Introduction

1 Peer Review

  • DSD2: [Child]: Turn in your project and critique others

1 Discussions

  • Post and discuss Do Something Different 2 - Child

3 Videos

  • Divergent and Convergent Thinking
  • Play and Creativity
  • DSD 2: Child

1 Readings

  • Steven Johnson - Where Good Ideas Come From

Supplemental Materials

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Steven JohnsonTED talk: Where Good Ideas Come From

Content

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Originality Development Engine #2 [do this each week]

1 Peer Review

  • DSD 3 [Give]: Submission and critique of others

1 Discussions

  • Do Something Different 3: Give

6 Videos

  • Applying Divergent and Convergent Thinking
  • Creativity and Motivation
  • Mindmapping
  • Beliefs, Habits, Skills and Knowledge
  • Give Differently Introduction
  • Attribute Listing: Observation and Application

Supplemental Materials

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Bricolage + Exquisite Corpse as Creativity Techniques

1 Readings

  • Chapter 1: Developing Creative Thinking Skills

Content

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Originality Development Engine #3 [do this each week] PC

1 Discussions

  • Develop your own ideas for doing something different

6 Videos

  • Creativity and Motivation
  • Brush Your Teeth
  • Left Brain/Right Brain Thinking
  • Top 10 Things About Creativity
  • Moving Forward
  • Conclusion

Supplemental Material

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Creativity Models and Theories

2 Readings

  • An external evaluation of your creative lifestyle
  • Creativity Resources and Tools

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Unlock your creativity with the "Creative Problem Solving" course in Personal Development. Guided by expert instructors on Coursera, this foundational course enhances your divergent thinking through creativity-building exercises, short lectures, and readings. Over 840 minutes, you'll explore the role of creativity in various fields, challenge your comfort zones, and learn the importance of diverse ideas. Perfect for those seeking to boost their innovative skills, the course offers a Starter subscription option to begin your journey.

Brad Hokanson, PhD
Instructors

Brad Hokanson, PhD

Jody Nyboer, PhD
Instructors

Jody Nyboer, PhD