Fueling Creativity in Education

Let's bridge the gap! In this debrief episode, Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett discuss key takeaways from the past three episodes of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast. They reflect on insights from guests  Dr. Mike Rucker, Dr. Todd Lubart, and Shafina Vohra. The conversation delves into the potential impact of identifying creative potential in students at a young age and the im...

How might you use LEGO® to help transform your teaching? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett are joined by the innovative A-level psychology teacher, Shafina Vohra, to explore the transformative power of creativity in the classroom. Vohra shares her personal journey into teaching, driven by passion following a life-alterin...

How might generative AI change the way we engage divergent thinking?  In part two of this double expresso of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Todd Lubart discusses the evolving landscape of creative potential and education. With insights drawn from his extensive research in creativity, Dr. Lubart delves into the changing nature of divergent thinking in the digital age. He examines...

How do you measure the creative potential of your students? In part one of this double expresso episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Todd Lubart, a distinguished creativity researcher and Professor of Psychology at Université de Paris, joins hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett in an insightful conversation about measuring creative potential in education. Dr. Luba...

How might you build more fun into your classroom? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Drs. Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett engage with Dr. Mike Rucker, organizational psychologist and author of "The Fun Habit." Diving into the necessity of fun and pleasure in educational settings, Mike stresses how essential joy and enjoyment are in the daily routine of both lea...

Welcome to the Season 8, part one debrief episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast. In this episode, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett reflect on three insightful interviews from the season. They share key takeaways from interviews with Dr. Janet Rafner, Dr. Maureen Carroll, and Todd Henry. From exploring the intersection of creativity and artificial intelligence to the...

How might educators instill a sense of bravery in their classrooms? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Drs. Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett sit down with guest Todd Henry, a self-proclaimed "arms dealer for the creative revolution." Todd shares his insights on the importance of defining the problem effectively in a team to ensure progress and the significance o...

What if educators completed a creative residency? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Drs. Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett delve into a captivating discussion with guest Dr. Maureen Carroll about the dynamic landscape of professional development for educators. Maureen Carroll sheds light on different teacher responses and goals within professional development se...

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, Dr. Janet Rafner, a distinguished expert in human-AI interaction and creativity, joins hosts Drs. Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett to delve into the world of computational creativity and human-AI co-creativity. Rafner illuminates the distinction between the two, emphasizing that while computational creativity pertains to algorithms c...

Welcome to Season 8 of the "Fueling Creativity in Education" podcast! In today's episode, Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett set the stage for an exciting lineup of episodes to kick off 2024, including tops around generative AI, writing, and adding more fun and courage into the classroom.  Listeners are also encouraged to check out the upcoming Learning and the Brain Conference in NYC and t...

🎙️ How much should technology influence the future of education?  In this episode, Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett discuss the impact of generative AI on education and how it can shape the future of learning. They dive into the concept of "get glimpses of the future" as a creative thinking skill. They explore AI Scenario Playquests where AI tools can enhance learning events, such as usin...

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett explore the theme of relationships in the context of generative AI and its potential impact on creativity in education. Drawing from a previous episode with guest Patrícia Alves-Oliveira , the hosts delve into the complex nature of relationships between humans and robots. They emphasize...

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett explore the theme of enhancing the creative process in education. As part of their winter 2023 listen and learn series, the hosts present a snippet of their conversation with guest Dr. David Cropley. Dr. Cropley's insights shed light on the future of creativity and the collaboration between hu...

Happy New Year! In the final episode of 2023, Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett reflect on their highlights from 2023 and share their main goals for the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast in 2024.    What was YOUR favorite insight or episode from the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast in 2023?   Let us know! Email us at questions@fuelingcreativitypodcast.com! And don't forget to...

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi  Burnett delve into the theme of human creativity and its relationship with generative AI in education. They introduce an interview clip with Dr. Marta Davidovich, who shares her experience and perspective on the definition of creativity, emphasizing the human experience of imagination and expre...

In the first episode of the Winter 2023 Listen & Learn series, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett explore the theme of disruption in education, drawing from an interview clip with futurist Bryan Alexander. The clip, recorded in spring 2021, focuses on the impact of generative AI on the future of learning and the potential consequences for educators. As they dissect the interview,...

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett introduce their second Listen and Learn series, which focuses on generative AI and its future relationship with creativity in education. Throughout the episode, the hosts share their excitement for this new series and reveal the unique feature of the Listen and Learn episodes—the chal...

In today's episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, meet our summer Listen and Learn series winners, Laura Winkler and Mark Frank, two creative educators reshaping their classrooms. Laura, a gifted education specialist, brings creativity alive via storytelling and interactive activities. Meanwhile, Mark leaps into the creative sphere by introducing robotics, coding, and Lego-based a...

Welcome to a special Thanksgiving episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast! In this episode, we gather to express our gratitude and appreciation for the things that have fueled our creativity in the classroom. Join hosts Dr. Matthew Werwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett as they welcome special guests Laura Winkler, a gifted and education specialist, and Mark Frank, a STEM educator. They shar...

Join Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett as they share their top five insights from the last five episodes of the podcast! They celebrate reaching 50,000 downloads of their podcast and express gratitude to their listeners.  Dr. Burnett highlights a thought-provoking insight from Colleen Kelly's episode about not letting one course or skill stop someone from achieving their dreams. She discus...

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett dive into the fascinating world of technology tools in education with special guest Dr. Jim Diamond.  One of the key themes discussed is the importance of evaluating tools regularly to support student learning. They explore how the context in which these tools are used can significantly vary f...

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett interview Eric Booth, a thought leader in teaching artistry.  He shares his experience as a teaching artist, highlighting the crucial role they play in activating learners' artistry and helping them express themselves in various artistic disciplines. Eric also discusses the need to support the...

In this episode of the "Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast," Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett are joined by Dr. Colleen Kelley, creator and founder of Kids Chemical Solutions, a comic book-based curriculum for ages 8 to 108. Dr. Kelley shares her unique approach to teaching chemistry, emphasizing the importance of incorporating characters and imagination into the classroom. She belie...

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett have the pleasure of speaking with Anne Rizza, an experienced and dedicated High School English teacher with an impressive 24-year tenure.   Anne attended the Teacher's Innovation Studio, where she learned how to put her creativity into action to help identify a challenge in her classroom. At the time...

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett are joined by Dr. Camille McKayle, who shares her insights on developing creativity in the higher education system at the University of Virgin Islands in her role as Provost. Camille discusses the importance of teaching Creative Problem Solving (CPS) and promoting a growth mindset to foster cr...