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- Level Foundation
- Duration 10 hours
- Course by Michigan State University
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Despite what you may think, there is evidence that everyone has the capacity to think creatively. This course will teach you to be much less predictable in your thinking and have the confidence and ability to generate unique, workable ideas to solve complex problems. Society impels us to conform to its written and unwritten rules for thinking and behaving in a certain way, which makes too many of the ideas and solutions we generate fairly predictable and ineffective. The first part of this course is about you. I want to convince you that you were once insanely creative and explain forces around you caused you to lose most of that ability. If you think you are already plenty creative, then know that you're not as creative as you could be and, conversely, if you believe you don't have a single creative bone in your body, I will do my best to convince you you're wrong and share ways you can get your high level of creativity back. Asking you to think back on some of the societal forces that negatively impacted your upbringing may be hard to hear, but it’s important to understand these often unseen forces so you can do something to counteract them. The second part of the course is for learning several tried and true brainstorming and problem-solving "tools" you can use that will help you be your most creative self. Please note: Portions of this course may include readings, media, and discussion around topics based on emotional experiences from your youth. The title of any element that may be a trigger will be indicated with a "TW".Modules
About the Course
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- About The Instructor
- Course Overview
The Creative Cosmos
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Just What Is Creativity?
- Tying It All Together: Creativity, Imagination, Innovation And Other Terms
- Learn About You, Unlearn It, Then Relearn Better
How We All Had And Then Lost Our Creativity
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6
Videos
6
Videos
- Your Creativity
- How We All Had And Then Lost Our Creativity
- TW: What Happens In Our Lives That Kills Our Creativity?
- TW: Peers
- TW: Caregivers
- TW: Schools
Your Wonderful Uniqueness
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3
Videos
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- TW: Your "Intelligences"
3
Videos
- TW: Self-Confidence and Creativity
- No One Is as Wonderfully Unique as You
- IDEO Founder David Kelly's TED talk: "How to Build Your Creative Confidence"
What You Can Do to Reclaim Your Creativity
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6
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- TW: Limiting Beliefs
6
Videos
- How to Reclaim Your Dormant Creativity
- Get Your Curiosity On!
- Push Your Comfort Zone
- TW: Don’t Be Your Worst Critic
- TW: Challenge Negative Assumptions
- Smart Car Pong
2
Readings
- Not Qualified? Why You Should Tackle That Challenge!
- 6 Limiting Beliefs That Are Killing Your Creativity And What You Can Do About It
Is Your Work Culture Creative?
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- How Your Corporate Culture Could Be Holding Back Innovation
- Energize Your Organization with a Creative Culture
Complex Problem-Solving
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4
Videos
4
Videos
- How Problem-Solving Methods Work
- Wheelchairs And Snow: An Example Of A Problem Solved Badly, Then Properly
- Creativity Venn Diagram & Why Constraints Are Good
- Sneaking Past Your Brain’s Guard Post
Solve Problems Using the "Design Thinking" Technique
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9
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
PeerReview
1
Peer Review
- Peer Review Assignment on "Design Thinking"
9
Videos
- What is Design Thinking?
- Step 1: Empathy (a): Why Understanding The End-User Is Important:
- Empathy (b): How To Empathize Properly
- STEP 2: Define the Problem (a)
- Define the Problem (b): Identifying and Defining the Right Problem to Solve
- Define the Problem (c): How to Write a Problem Statement Step by Step
- Define the Problem (d): Ask a Good Question You'll Solve
- Step 3: Ideate: Brainstorming GREAT Ideas
- Steps 4 and 5: PROTOTYPE and TEST
2
Readings
- Empathy Map: Why and How to Use It
- How to Write a Problem Statement Step by Step
Brainstorming Techniques To Help You Be More Creative
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Brainstorming Techniques
- Overview of Brainstorming Techniques
- Sorting Ideas With An Affinity Mapping Tool
Cool Tools for Coming Up with Creative Ideas
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6
Videos
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1
Readings
6
Videos
- The SCAMPER technique
- Forced Association and Word Association
- The Brainwriting Technique
- The Freewriting technique
- Final Wrap-Up
- (Word Association technique example) Reeses Commercial
1
Readings
- 50 SCAMPER Sample Questions
Your final assignment: Invent a Game! (This lesson was moved from the top of Module 2 so the first video might make references to that)
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3
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
PeerReview
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Course Completion
1
Peer Review
- Invent a Field Game!
3
Videos
- Invent A Field Game!
- Overview Of Your Challenge
- Word Association Brainstorming Technique
1
Readings
- Word Association technique explained with text
Auto Summary
Unlock your hidden creative genius with this personal development course, led by Coursera. Dive into understanding the societal forces that stifle creativity and learn to reclaim your innovative potential. The course offers practical brainstorming and problem-solving tools to boost your creativity. With a duration of 600 minutes, it caters to all levels and is available via Starter and Professional subscriptions. Ideal for anyone looking to enhance their creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Karl Gude