Tag Archives: creativity
Where Will a Project Go? A Novel Approach to Following the Questions
If you’re thinking about taking part in one of our Sanctuary Discussion Projects, you might wonder about the directions the discussions might take. You might wonder whether the discussion Facilitator, or the Interactivity Foundation, has in mind some particular direction in which to lead the discussions. You might wonder whether the discussions will start with Read more »
Posted in Perspectives Also tagged developing questions, discussion process, Project Discussions 1 Comment
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Jobs and the Future of a College Education?
What is the future of a college education in the USA? The recent economic downturn seems to have sharpened the already well-known trend toward seeing a college education largely in terms of enhancing one’s economic security. And as our uncertain economic times become ever more uncertain, it’s easy to understand students wanting to find a Read more »
Posted in Education Also tagged communication skills, discussion process, educational implications, higher education, reasoning skills Leave a comment
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A Sense of Relief
Now that it’s been well over a month since my last post, it’s hard to know how to sum up all the things that have happened. I’ll start at the conclusion: Thursday was the last day of my IF course. All 15 of our first-year seminars are invited to participate in what we call “Extravaganza” Read more »
Posted in Education Also tagged art, educational implications, pedagogy, student success, student-centered discussion 1 Comment
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Talent is Liquified Trouble
Sydney Pollack's phrase in reference to Frank Gehry that "talent is liquified trouble" may be helpful in thinking about the ways participants in sanctuary-style discussions may be troubled and frustrated as they engage in creative thinking.
What is Poetry?
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