Emerging Technology that Supports Creativity and Production (Blog Post 8)

I found this chapter on creativity very interesting. I just finished my Gifted Endorsement program, so I was familiar with much of what I read. I think it is very important for teachers to develop creative tasks even though they do take much more preparation. Egbert (2009) suggests five characteristics for creative tasks:
1. Focus on content—students must have some prior knowledge of the content
2. Emphasize divergent thinking—students need to be made comfortable in thinking outside of the box and in many different directions
3. Incorporate creative strategies-- It is okay to arrive a problem in numerous ways
4. Engage students—this is essential
5. Employ informational rather than controlling feedback—do not compare students to each other rather explain how others would interpret their work

Egbert, J. (2009). Supporting learning with technology: Essentials of classroom practice. Columbus, OH: Pearson.