Shaping Creativity: What Participants Say Works (and Doesn’t) in Short-Term Educational Teams
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https://doi.org/10.23726/cij.2025.1485Keywords:
Creativity, Education, Design thinking, InnovationAbstract
Creativity is a critical 21st century skill that generates innovative solutions to complex problems. This study examines participant perceptions on creativity during a three-week summer school where multidisciplinary teams developed novel applications for innovative technologies. Participants were surveyed on the effectiveness of the tools and techniques used. Findings highlight prototyping and external team interactions as major creativity enhancers. Relational rewards, breaks, and icebreakers were also perceived positively. However, certain tools such as supervisor influence and formal presentations were considered detrimental or ineffective. These findings offer practical insights for designing educational programs that stimulate creativity.
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