{"id":1616,"date":"2016-09-07T19:16:18","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T19:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1616"},"modified":"2024-05-01T18:22:26","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T18:22:26","slug":"text-creative-thinking-in-your-education","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/chapter\/text-creative-thinking-in-your-education\/","title":{"raw":"Creative Thinking in Your Education","rendered":"Creative Thinking in Your Education"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify the value of\u00a0creative thinking in education<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\nIt\u2019s common to think of creativity as something used mostly by traditional artists\u2014people who paint, draw, or sculpt. Indeed, artists are creative, but there are other fields in which people think creatively in their approach to situations and problems. The famous heart surgeon Dr. Denton Cooley didn\u2019t have an exact model when he first implanted an artificial heart. Chemist Stephanie Kwoleck discovered life-saving Kevlar when she continued work on a substance that would usually be thrown away. Early US astronauts owed their ability to orbit and return to Earth based on creative uses of mathematics by people like Katherine Johnson. Inventor and actress Hedy Lamarr used diagrams of fish and birds to help aviation pioneer Howard Hughes produce faster airplanes. Indeed, biomimicry, an approach to innovation that seeks sustainable solutions to human challenges by emulating nature's time-tested patterns and strategies, is now a huge field of study. This list could go on and on.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4226\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1299\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5571\/2016\/09\/10205113\/cb4bf10779e37e142bee3b2118d6a969204884bd.jpeg\"><img class=\"wp-image-4226 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5571\/2016\/09\/10205113\/cb4bf10779e37e142bee3b2118d6a969204884bd.jpeg\" alt=\"See caption for appropriate alternative text.\" width=\"1299\" height=\"425\" \/><\/a> Denton Cooley (Credit: Texas Children's Hospital\/Public Domain), Stephanie Kwolek (Credit: Chemical Heritage Foundation\/Attribution 3.0), Katherine Johnson (Credit: NASA\/Public Domain), and Hedy Lamarr (Credit: MGM\/Public Domain). These individuals employed extensive creativity in the fields of science and math, leading to significant discoveries and accomplishments.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nSome people naturally seem to think more creatively than others, but we all have the capacity to create and devise. Do you enjoy rearranging furniture or organizing your closet? If you already think, \u201cI could make that so much better!\u201d as you walk through shops or events, you\u2019re on the right track. Do you tinker with wood, paper, yarn, or dirt? Are you a doodler? One way to enhance your creativity is to track your ideas. You can keep a running list on your phone, jot down ideas on index cards you can later sort into categories, or keep ideas flowing in a paper journal. Some creative people design storyboards to visualize goals or projects using pictures from magazines or online seacrh engines for creative inspiration. Play around with ways to keep up with ideas you may be able to incorporate in various aspects of your life.\r\n<div class=\"textbox tryit\">\r\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\r\nhttps:\/\/assess.lumenlearning.com\/practice\/d111000b-7a8a-465d-a188-7bc6cf67a16b\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>Creative Thinking in Education<\/h2>\r\nCollege is a great environment for enhancing creative thinking skills. During your time in college, you will be presented with many opportunities to use creative thinking. In a lot of cases, for instance with essay prompts or open-ended assignments, there will not be one set of correct answers. You may need to use your creative thinking skills to answer an essay prompt or take a new perspective on a problem that you\u2019ve been having difficulty solving. You may need to think creatively for your school work, in your social life, or in your work roles. Thinking creatively can help you find new solutions to old problems, and help you take unconventional approaches to familiar tasks and responsibilities. The following are some college activities that can stimulate creative thinking. Are any familiar to you?\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Design sample exam questions to test your knowledge as you study for a final.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Devise a social media strategy for a club on campus.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Propose an education plan for a major you are designing for yourself.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Prepare a speech that you will give in a debate in your course.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Create a pattern for a costume in a theatrical production.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Arrange audience seats in your classroom to maximize attention during your presentation.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Arrange an eye-catching holiday display in your dormitory or apartment building.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Participate in a brainstorming session with your fellow musicians on how you will together write a musical composition.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Draft a script for a video production that will be shown to several college administrators.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Compose a set of requests and recommendations for a campus office to improve its customer service.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Develop a marketing pitch for a mock business you are developing.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Develop a comprehensive energy-reduction plan for your cohousing arrangement.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Creative Process Example<\/h3>\r\nCreative processes should include a plan that considers the goals of the project and provides opportunities for brainstorming and feedback. The steps in this table may not work for everyone, but you can use them to think about what is needed in a process of your own. See the student resources for a blank version you can adapt.\r\n<div align=\"left\">\r\n<table><caption>Creative Process Applied to a Sample Campus Activity<\/caption>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Creative Process Step<\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Description and Notes<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Problem to Solve or Item\/Work to Create<\/td>\r\n<td>Create a new logo for our Commuter Student Association<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Requirements and Needs<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Will be used on Insta\/Twitter, merch, print<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Must incorporate school colors but be readable in grayscale<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Must be understandable at large and small sizes (computer\/phone)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Parameters and Limitations<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Cannot look like other logos on campus<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cannot use photos-illustration only<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Timeline: 7 weeks (in time for next year's college catalog)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Budget: $450<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Inspiration and Ideas<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Look at Commuter Association logos from other colleges.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Look at city and state transit logos.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Go to library to look at our school's old yearbooks.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Resources\/Knowledge<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Graphic design<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Copyright info (consult student govt)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Market research<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Dissemination and Brainstorming<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Create a survey for all our commuters.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Launch a contest for ideas and submissions?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Share drafts with advisor for approval.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Talk to graphic design club?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Implementation Plan<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Samples needed in 3 weeks. From there<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1 week for survey feedback<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1 week for improvement<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1 week for additional feedback on final candidates<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1 week for finalization and approval<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Reflection and Revision<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Ask all new club members in fall for feedback.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Consider improving logo during spring semester next year.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>How to Stimulate Creative Thinking<\/h3>\r\nThe following video, <em>How to Stimulate the Creative Process<\/em>, identifies six strategies\u00a0to stimulate your creative thinking.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Sleep on it. Over the years, researchers have found that the REM sleep cycle boosts our creativity and problem-solving abilities, providing us with innovative ideas or answers to vexing dilemmas when we awaken. Keep a pen and paper by the bed so you can write down your nocturnal insights if they wake you up.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Go for a run or hit the gym. Studies indicate that exercise stimulates creative thinking, and the brainpower boost lasts for a few hours.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Allow your mind to wander a few times every day. Far from being a waste of time, daydreaming has been found to be an essential part of generating\u00a0new ideas. If you're stuck on a problem or creatively blocked, think about something else for a while.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Keep learning. Studying something far removed from your area of expertise is especially effective in helping you think in new ways.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Put yourself in nerve-racking situations once in a while to fire up your brain. Fear and frustration can trigger innovative thinking.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Keep a notebook with you so you always have a way to record fleeting thoughts. They're sometimes the best ideas of all.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<iframe src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291186&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=kPC8e-Jk5uw&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-m2yvpm6b-kPC8e-Jk5uw\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\nYou can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/HowToStimulateTheCreativeProcess_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \"How to Stimulate the Creative Process\" here (opens in new window)<\/a>.\r\n\r\nRemember, creative brainstorming doesn\u2019t just happen. You need to set aside specific times to work with others to flesh out ideas and think through obstacles. And then you\u2019ll need some more time alone for the ideas to gel. Sometimes the creative answers to problems come to you at odd moments once you have laid the groundwork\u2014be ready to capture the ideas in some form of note when your lightbulb goes off.\r\n<h3>A Brainstorm of Tips for Creative Thinking<\/h3>\r\n<blockquote>The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas. \u2014Linus Pauling, double Nobel Laureate, chemist, biochemist, and peace campaigner<\/blockquote>\r\nBelow\u00a0are some additional tips to help you tap into original and creative thinking\u00a0in your college assignments and endeavors:\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4227\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5571\/2016\/09\/10210007\/Orange-and-Peach-Flat-Graphic-States-of-Matter-Chemistry-Infographic-.png\"><img class=\"wp-image-4227 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5571\/2016\/09\/10210007\/Orange-and-Peach-Flat-Graphic-States-of-Matter-Chemistry-Infographic-.png\" alt=\"See the caption for a link to the appropriate alternative text for Tips for Creative Thinking.\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" \/><\/a> You can <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1yDTz2-fxGS_sXkfzFTx9oWQ2KLYbahICP2jP0dkCL3Y\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">access the text only version of this infographic here<\/a>.[\/caption]\r\n<h4>Additional Tips for Creative Thinking<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Change \u00a0your interpretation of an event, situation, behavior, person, or object.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Allow ideas to incubate.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Develop ideas and expand their possibilities.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Avoid using clich\u00e9s or overly familiar responses to questions or problems.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use mind-mapping to capture\u00a0ideas; start with a key concept and write it in the center of your page; use connecting lines, radiating from the central concept, and write down any connected or\u00a0related ideas that come to you.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Create pictures or drawings of situations (\u201crich pictures\u201d) to show them\u00a0in a different way.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Find ways to demonstrate your personal investment in projects.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gather knowledge and conduct research.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Have more fun learning!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Resources for Creative Thinking<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skillsyouneed.com\/ps\/creative-thinking.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creative Thinking Skills<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ozpk.tripod.com\/000create\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">45 Websites on Creative Thinking and Creative Skills<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycoted.com\/Category:Creativity_Techniques\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creativity Techniques A To Z<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify the value of\u00a0creative thinking in education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s common to think of creativity as something used mostly by traditional artists\u2014people who paint, draw, or sculpt. Indeed, artists are creative, but there are other fields in which people think creatively in their approach to situations and problems. The famous heart surgeon Dr. Denton Cooley didn\u2019t have an exact model when he first implanted an artificial heart. Chemist Stephanie Kwoleck discovered life-saving Kevlar when she continued work on a substance that would usually be thrown away. Early US astronauts owed their ability to orbit and return to Earth based on creative uses of mathematics by people like Katherine Johnson. Inventor and actress Hedy Lamarr used diagrams of fish and birds to help aviation pioneer Howard Hughes produce faster airplanes. Indeed, biomimicry, an approach to innovation that seeks sustainable solutions to human challenges by emulating nature&#8217;s time-tested patterns and strategies, is now a huge field of study. This list could go on and on.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4226\" style=\"width: 1309px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5571\/2016\/09\/10205113\/cb4bf10779e37e142bee3b2118d6a969204884bd.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4226\" class=\"wp-image-4226 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5571\/2016\/09\/10205113\/cb4bf10779e37e142bee3b2118d6a969204884bd.jpeg\" alt=\"See caption for appropriate alternative text.\" width=\"1299\" height=\"425\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4226\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Denton Cooley (Credit: Texas Children&#8217;s Hospital\/Public Domain), Stephanie Kwolek (Credit: Chemical Heritage Foundation\/Attribution 3.0), Katherine Johnson (Credit: NASA\/Public Domain), and Hedy Lamarr (Credit: MGM\/Public Domain). These individuals employed extensive creativity in the fields of science and math, leading to significant discoveries and accomplishments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Some people naturally seem to think more creatively than others, but we all have the capacity to create and devise. Do you enjoy rearranging furniture or organizing your closet? If you already think, \u201cI could make that so much better!\u201d as you walk through shops or events, you\u2019re on the right track. Do you tinker with wood, paper, yarn, or dirt? Are you a doodler? One way to enhance your creativity is to track your ideas. You can keep a running list on your phone, jot down ideas on index cards you can later sort into categories, or keep ideas flowing in a paper journal. Some creative people design storyboards to visualize goals or projects using pictures from magazines or online seacrh engines for creative inspiration. Play around with ways to keep up with ideas you may be able to incorporate in various aspects of your life.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox tryit\">\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\n<p>\t<iframe id=\"assessment_practice_d111000b-7a8a-465d-a188-7bc6cf67a16b\" class=\"resizable\" src=\"https:\/\/assess.lumenlearning.com\/practice\/d111000b-7a8a-465d-a188-7bc6cf67a16b?iframe_resize_id=assessment_practice_id_d111000b-7a8a-465d-a188-7bc6cf67a16b\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none;width:100%;height:100%;min-height:300px;\"><br \/>\n\t<\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Creative Thinking in Education<\/h2>\n<p>College is a great environment for enhancing creative thinking skills. During your time in college, you will be presented with many opportunities to use creative thinking. In a lot of cases, for instance with essay prompts or open-ended assignments, there will not be one set of correct answers. You may need to use your creative thinking skills to answer an essay prompt or take a new perspective on a problem that you\u2019ve been having difficulty solving. You may need to think creatively for your school work, in your social life, or in your work roles. Thinking creatively can help you find new solutions to old problems, and help you take unconventional approaches to familiar tasks and responsibilities. The following are some college activities that can stimulate creative thinking. Are any familiar to you?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Design sample exam questions to test your knowledge as you study for a final.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Devise a social media strategy for a club on campus.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Propose an education plan for a major you are designing for yourself.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Prepare a speech that you will give in a debate in your course.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Create a pattern for a costume in a theatrical production.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Arrange audience seats in your classroom to maximize attention during your presentation.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Arrange an eye-catching holiday display in your dormitory or apartment building.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Participate in a brainstorming session with your fellow musicians on how you will together write a musical composition.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Draft a script for a video production that will be shown to several college administrators.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Compose a set of requests and recommendations for a campus office to improve its customer service.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Develop a marketing pitch for a mock business you are developing.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Develop a comprehensive energy-reduction plan for your cohousing arrangement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Creative Process Example<\/h3>\n<p>Creative processes should include a plan that considers the goals of the project and provides opportunities for brainstorming and feedback. The steps in this table may not work for everyone, but you can use them to think about what is needed in a process of your own. See the student resources for a blank version you can adapt.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<table>\n<caption>Creative Process Applied to a Sample Campus Activity<\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Creative Process Step<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Description and Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Problem to Solve or Item\/Work to Create<\/td>\n<td>Create a new logo for our Commuter Student Association<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Requirements and Needs<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Will be used on Insta\/Twitter, merch, print<\/li>\n<li>Must incorporate school colors but be readable in grayscale<\/li>\n<li>Must be understandable at large and small sizes (computer\/phone)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Parameters and Limitations<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Cannot look like other logos on campus<\/li>\n<li>Cannot use photos-illustration only<\/li>\n<li>Timeline: 7 weeks (in time for next year&#8217;s college catalog)<\/li>\n<li>Budget: $450<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Inspiration and Ideas<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Look at Commuter Association logos from other colleges.<\/li>\n<li>Look at city and state transit logos.<\/li>\n<li>Go to library to look at our school&#8217;s old yearbooks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Resources\/Knowledge<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Graphic design<\/li>\n<li>Copyright info (consult student govt)<\/li>\n<li>Market research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dissemination and Brainstorming<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a survey for all our commuters.<\/li>\n<li>Launch a contest for ideas and submissions?<\/li>\n<li>Share drafts with advisor for approval.<\/li>\n<li>Talk to graphic design club?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Implementation Plan<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Samples needed in 3 weeks. From there<\/li>\n<li>1 week for survey feedback<\/li>\n<li>1 week for improvement<\/li>\n<li>1 week for additional feedback on final candidates<\/li>\n<li>1 week for finalization and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reflection and Revision<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask all new club members in fall for feedback.<\/li>\n<li>Consider improving logo during spring semester next year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>How to Stimulate Creative Thinking<\/h3>\n<p>The following video, <em>How to Stimulate the Creative Process<\/em>, identifies six strategies\u00a0to stimulate your creative thinking.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sleep on it. Over the years, researchers have found that the REM sleep cycle boosts our creativity and problem-solving abilities, providing us with innovative ideas or answers to vexing dilemmas when we awaken. Keep a pen and paper by the bed so you can write down your nocturnal insights if they wake you up.<\/li>\n<li>Go for a run or hit the gym. Studies indicate that exercise stimulates creative thinking, and the brainpower boost lasts for a few hours.<\/li>\n<li>Allow your mind to wander a few times every day. Far from being a waste of time, daydreaming has been found to be an essential part of generating\u00a0new ideas. If you&#8217;re stuck on a problem or creatively blocked, think about something else for a while.<\/li>\n<li>Keep learning. Studying something far removed from your area of expertise is especially effective in helping you think in new ways.<\/li>\n<li>Put yourself in nerve-racking situations once in a while to fire up your brain. Fear and frustration can trigger innovative thinking.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a notebook with you so you always have a way to record fleeting thoughts. They&#8217;re sometimes the best ideas of all.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291186&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=kPC8e-Jk5uw&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-m2yvpm6b-kPC8e-Jk5uw\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/HowToStimulateTheCreativeProcess_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for &#8220;How to Stimulate the Creative Process&#8221; here (opens in new window)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, creative brainstorming doesn\u2019t just happen. You need to set aside specific times to work with others to flesh out ideas and think through obstacles. And then you\u2019ll need some more time alone for the ideas to gel. Sometimes the creative answers to problems come to you at odd moments once you have laid the groundwork\u2014be ready to capture the ideas in some form of note when your lightbulb goes off.<\/p>\n<h3>A Brainstorm of Tips for Creative Thinking<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas. \u2014Linus Pauling, double Nobel Laureate, chemist, biochemist, and peace campaigner<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Below\u00a0are some additional tips to help you tap into original and creative thinking\u00a0in your college assignments and endeavors:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4227\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5571\/2016\/09\/10210007\/Orange-and-Peach-Flat-Graphic-States-of-Matter-Chemistry-Infographic-.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4227\" class=\"wp-image-4227 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5571\/2016\/09\/10210007\/Orange-and-Peach-Flat-Graphic-States-of-Matter-Chemistry-Infographic-.png\" alt=\"See the caption for a link to the appropriate alternative text for Tips for Creative Thinking.\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4227\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1yDTz2-fxGS_sXkfzFTx9oWQ2KLYbahICP2jP0dkCL3Y\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">access the text only version of this infographic here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Additional Tips for Creative Thinking<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Change \u00a0your interpretation of an event, situation, behavior, person, or object.<\/li>\n<li>Allow ideas to incubate.<\/li>\n<li>Develop ideas and expand their possibilities.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid using clich\u00e9s or overly familiar responses to questions or problems.<\/li>\n<li>Use mind-mapping to capture\u00a0ideas; 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