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Creativity is much more than 10,000 hours of deliberate practice

Creativity is much more than 10,000 hours of deliberate practice | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Creators are not mere experts. Instead of deliberately practicing down an already existing path, they often create their own path for others to follow ..."

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Seven fantastically useful tools for content writers and bloggers

Seven fantastically useful tools for content writers and bloggers | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Writing requires discipline, focus, talent, sacrifice and a thick skin, so I have no idea how I’ve managed to survive this long without my editor noticing my fundamental lack of these skills ..."


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Alex Rich's curator insight, March 17, 2015 1:37 PM

Ditto ... Writing is not for wimps 8-)

Red The Writer's curator insight, March 18, 2015 10:33 AM

Fantastic resource! All in one place. 

Texxlady's curator insight, June 2, 2015 1:38 PM

Writing requires discipline, focus, talent, sacrifice and a thick skin, so I have no idea how I’ve managed to survive this long without my editor noticing my fundamental lack of these skills.

What I do have though is an awesome arsenal of tools and web applications that help paper over any cracks in my expertise.

From idea generation, to writing without distraction, to creating jargon-free copy, these 17 tools should also help you improve your own craft and hopefully stop you from banging your head against the keyboard for too long.

For when inspiration is lacking…
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Curation As An Emerging Skillset | A 5 Step Guide

Curation As An Emerging Skillset | A 5 Step Guide | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"How to become a curation king / queen. Traditionally, a curator researches and puts together a collection which speaks to a narrative and / or serves a larger idea in art galleries and / or museums..."


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ozziegontang's curator insight, March 14, 2014 6:39 PM

Helping Chairs help their members gather what they need to know.

Lauren Anstey's curator insight, March 31, 2014 1:06 PM

A 5-step guide to digital curation.

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How and why to teach your kids to code - NBCNews.com

How and why to teach your kids to code - NBCNews.com | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Whether or not your child grows up to be the next Zuckerberg, programming is a highly useful skill for him or her to learn. It teaches vital problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills..."

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Should Googling in exams be allowed? | Lola Okolosie and Chris McGovern

Should Googling in exams be allowed? | Lola Okolosie and Chris McGovern | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"A vital skill or further dumbing down? Lola Okolosie and Chris McGovern debate whether Google searches should be permitted during GCSE and A-level exams ..."

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Academia and storytelling are not incompatible - how to reduce the risks and gain control of your research narrative.

Academia and storytelling are not incompatible - how to reduce the risks and gain control of your research narrative. | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Rigorous research and attention-grabbing storytelling are very different trades and it is clear there are professional and personal risks for academics looking to translate complex data into bite-sized ..."

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How to Teach Anything to Anyone

How to Teach Anything to Anyone | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Since you can't possibly do it all yourself, you'll need to teach other people how. Here is a five-step process sure to pass on your knowledge and skill..."

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