Online Mapping for OMDP Critical and Creative-thinking Course

MODULE 1 Understanding Critical and Creative Thinking TOPICS / Learning Interactive / Multimedia Lesson Hand-in Assignments / Short Answer Send-ins/ Self-correcting Objectives Online Activities / Check your understanding Understanding PreCourse Assignment: Critical and 1. Complete a quiz testing your creativity (links to off-site websites) Creative Thinking 2. do a survey of fellow workers or peers ask them - What is needed in the workforce today Critical thinkers or creative thinkers? 3. Send 2 truths and a lie about y ourself to the instructor. This information will be used in Module 4 PG 4 In Module 4, everyone will try to guess who each person is. Examine the Check your understanding drag and drop activity using terms (PG15) differences and the and then animation showing the terms that overlap in both areas. apparent similarities between the two Complete THINKING TIME - PG 17-20 Short Answer self-correcting. exercises which outline any predisposition toward one or the other The concepts of Listen to 5 minute audio show from a fake C2 Radio Station that covers the following items in situational a documentary and person on the street format: application of -What does it mean to be creative? thinking will also -Would you rather be known as a creative thinker or a critical thinker? be discussed and -What is needed in the workforce today Critical thinkers or creative thinkers? applied to several -Questions from PG examples OR Provide a radio show where critical thinking and creative thinking are discussed. Wrap Up Personal Development Plan Weblog (Both the instructor and student will be able to access- probably done in WebCT using discussion threads) IN your personal weblog, provide your reflections on this module What you learned, the things you want to learn more about. And provide your own definition of creativity as well as critical thinking. (Dont spend too long on this, do the definitions based on the material in your text as well as your own gut feeling. you will get a chance to refine your answer later in the course) Associated Discussions Readings / Reference Information /Links http://www.beforeafter.com/quiz2/quizinfo.html Assess ment

Complete exercises on PG17-20 (provided online with answers) then discuss what your predisposition is. -provide a hints discussion thread as well. Discuss your findings to the Critical vs. Creative survey you completed and the radio program C2

***check leaders guide for more info.

To Do: Find several websites that test critical or creative thinking. -Check website in LG Mod1 p12

MODULE 2 - Learning to be Creative TOPICS / Learning Objectives Interactive / Multimedia Lesson Hand-in Assignments / Short Answer Send-ins/ Selfcorrecting Online Activities
Explain creativity, the value of thinking creatively, and how to learn to be more creative List activities and traits commonly associated with rightbrain and left-brain thinkers Discuss the merits of whole-brain thinking, and discuss creative intelligence Using the ideas on PG6 Provide captions to at least 3 of the following photos. (once there are two captions under a photo, no one will be able to add any more) Do self assessment PG 10 (do not send to instructor) Check your understanding drag and drop from PG11

Associated Discussions

Readings / Reference Information / Links

Assessment

PG 7 Can we put a dollar value on creative thinking? How has it helped bring value to the following areas:

PG16 Describe how whole brain thinking can enhance any of the following activities: PG19 Discuss why traditional IQ tests are inadequate and how they need to be changed to suit the whole person.

Extra reading on Intelligences And Whole Brain thinking

List some of the worlds great creative geniuses and their accomplishments

Explore opportunities for creative problem solving. Wrap Up

ADD A COMMENT Provide two website links and a summary of the websites for your assigned great thinkers:PG17 (add creativity gurus, others you may want to consider and your own ideas) If you could interview your great thinker today, identify three questions you would ask him that might help people in the future? THINKING TIME.PG 20-21 REFLECTIVE SUMMARY Put the following ideas for learning to be creative into your own words or apply it to your own life (PG6) provide an example of what mean. Questions from PG9 EMAIL THE INSTRUCTOR Send an email to the instructor where you state a problem from work that you would like the class to assist you in solving. (Do not provide actual names of people involved) In the next module, we will choose two of the problems to solve.

http://www.mylinea.com/creawork/ PG11 Draw a Picture of how you feel right now could use a Picasso-Like Applet see:____________________________ -It would be nice to have a learning object that allows people to draw and then submit the drawing either to a website or the instructor who in turn posts all the images once complete. Provide PDF on creative intelligence Add website links from LG3 & LG9

Module #3
TOPIC List some of the common innovative and radical creative thinking techniques Interactive / Multimedia Lesson Hand-in Assignments / Short Answer Send-ins/ Self-correcting Online Activitie ADD A COMMENT Provide examples in your life where either you or an associate used lateral thinking to solve a problem. Provide the conventional answer to the problem and how lateral thinking provided an alternative solution MULTIMEDIA LEARNING OBJECT Six Hat Thinking (PG9/10) Show simple animations like Listening and Awful Office whereby a group is trying to solve a problem. As comments are made and the discussion continues, the movie will stop every so often and display a SIX HAT ZONE signwhereby viewers are asked to Drag the Appropriate hat onto the person. Which of the six hats is he or she with? A form at the bottom of the webpage debriefing the content will be SENT INTO INSTRUCTOR (P/F) Associated Discussion Readings reading assignment on innovate thinking. Innovate ideas in the workplace. In what types of situations do you see yourself using either the six-hat method or random input methods to solve a problem. Break into groups using the four additional lateral thinking techniques on PG14-16 to solve the problem of: Where should Toronto put its garbage. http://www.cul.co.uk/cre ative/ranword.htm http://www.gammadyne .com/rndword.htm http://www.infinn.com/r andomword.html For Module 4: Propose ideas for brainstorming activity during chat session next week. Also identify the time that you will be most available to chat with others on this idea. Three ideas will chosen. Assessment

Explore and utilize the following techniques: 6 hat thinking lateral thinking random Input

SEND INTO INSTRUCTOR PG13 Random Input Provide the students with a problem and a word generator. They are asked to solve the problem using the word provided. A summary is provided of the word, the solution and the students name.

Wrap Up

REFLECTIVE SUMMARY Walk through how you would use the six hat technique to solve one of the following business problems (or provide your own): THINKING TIME - PG7/8 http://web.mit.edu/persci/people/adelson/checkershadow_illusion.html

Find reading assignment on innovative and radical creative thinking techniques. Add websites LG3 / LG 6 http://homepage.ntlworld.com/atalanta/page66.html

Module 4
TOPIC List mainstream approaches to creative thinking and explain the benefits of using these approaches. Demonstrate brainstorming, mindmapping, and storyboarding techniques to solve problems creatively. Interactive / Multimedia Lesson Hand-in Assignments / Short Answer Send-ins/ Self-correcting Online Activities ADD A COMMENT Websites/ Books / Articles on Innovative Problem Solving approaches. (Use Ant article as start off) Associated Discussion Bring back 2 lies and a Truth exercise and let people guess who belongs to which triplet. Organize a chat session where the group will perform a brainstorming activity (chosen from the topics identified in Module 2). After completion of the activity they are to assess the activity within the chat discuss whether this method of idea generation is effective? What would make it more effective? What techniques did you use to get more ideas? What effect did being online have on the ideas generated? How well did you follow the process of brainstorming identified (PG9-11) Readings/Websites Provide one or two additional websites discussing creative solutions. Assessment

ADD A COMMENT Stale Donut Ideas SEND TO INSTRUCTOR (out of 10) Choose one of the following: Choose a topic from the list and create a mind map to work towards a solution. Send your completed Mind map to the instructor. *needs use of drawing applet OR Take one of the ideas suggested in your chat session and perform SWOT analysis on it to discover whether or not it will meet a goal of providing X amount of revenue over the month. Or Identify a project you are about to do at work and perform PMI analysis on it. In topics above, provide a conclusion about the project.

Provide additional reading on ENTIRE brainstorming technique (what to do once you have the ideas). http://www.jpb.com/creative/brainstormer.html http://www.thinksmart.com/mission/workout/min dmapping_1.html http://www.brainstorming.co.uk/tutorials/individu albrainstorming.html http://www.macrovu.com/CCTGeneralInfo.html http://www.mind-map.com/EN/sitemap.html http://www.innovationtools.com/Articles/ArticleD etails.asp?a=148

Wrap Up THINKING TIME.PG5 REFLECTIVE SUMMARY Think back to the last brainstorming activity in which you participated at your workplace. Identify the problem issues and effective methods used by the group in the session. Explain how the six hats technique could have been used for this issue. If you have not participated in a recent brainstorming activity then think of an issue you would like to solve using brainstorming and walk through how you would do it. Include ideas on how you would incorporate 6 hat thinking into your brainstorming techniques.

Discussion using questions from PG21 How will you decide between the various creative problem-solving techniques? Does one method fit all or are there particular problems that require a specific approach or is a personal preference? Provide examples with your suggestions where possible.

http://www.crea-soft.com/online-jigsaw-puzzle/

See websites PG4

Module 5
TOPIC Discuss the requirements and impediments when fostering creativity at work Describe an ideal creative work setting Interactive / Multimedia Lesson Hand-in Assignments / Short Answer Send-ins/ Self-correcting Online Activities POLL- Provide a way for everyone to see each others answers. PG3 Assessing your Workplace Do the innovation quotient survey for your company. http://www.thinksmart.com/mission/quotient.html innovation quotient Associated Discussion Readings / Links Assessment

Define and list the benefits of constructive criticism and feedback in the work environment

ADD A COMMENT Review the PG8 Scenario (could be done like the Awful office) The Drive Straight Golf course has just been taken over by an innovative, people-oriented franchise entitled Re-Create Yourself. You are the regional manager and are about to have your first meeting with the Drive Straight Staff. The main item on the agenda is Ways to Generate New Business . Prior to your meeting you mull over a report from the ACME Merger Consultants which reviewed and assessed the Climate for Change at the Drive Straight Golf Course. Here is what you learned. (A slightly interactive learning object will be provided that uses the statements from PG8 as well as the consultants assessment of cautions, encouragements and problematic areas about each staff person and the merger). At the bottom of the page the following questions are posted and students are asked to answer to provide new comments in at least three. What do you do prior to the meeting? Who is your main concern and what do you do about it? How do you help Anita get the best from her staff? What do you do about Monas excessive yet unrealistic ideas? How do you think the first meeting should play out? SEND IN TO INSTRUCTOR (P/F) Provide your own Motto (PG14) Provide a link to Scottish Emblem info. And Logo info. -Branding? No Logo? REFLECTIVE SUMMARY Discuss the requirements and impediments when fostering creativity at work. Why have a creative workplace? How does one achieve it? What role does fun or humour play? THINKING TIME riddles about the workplace. http://todayschuckle.com/puzzle.htm http://homepage.ntlworld.com/atalanta/v3.html

Describe your ideal creative setting for work and for play. Is it necessary that these two be different? Are any of the same items required in both? What would happen if you tried to do work in your play creative area? Some might say that creativity in the workplace comes down to how feedback is issued. Discuss this statement. Provide references from materials you have read or web sites you have visited to support your claims.

NEED A READING HERE!! About the best companys to work for.

State a personal motto that describes your creative self Wrap Up

What to do with LG9?

Module 6
TOPIC Define critical thinking Interactive Lesson Associated Discussion Hand-in Assignment Readings Provide reading on types of thinking even Blooms may work. Read scenarios and check off type of thinking. At the end of the module everyone is sent an email that shows where everyone rated each word as well as the answers. Discuss Scenarios on PG4 & 5 Assessment

Use critical thinking skills to analyse a situation

Define Reasoning

Use reasoning skills to justify a decision Understand the difference between logic and emotion and appreciate the impact of logic and emotion in the decision-making process Apply a problemsolving model to a business situation

Like note-taking learning object.Provide 4 solutions to PG9 problem in a group analyse each of the solutions provided. Drag and Drop Check your answers which preys on emotion something like you dont know Jack or Price is right music, clapping, buzzers, etc. PG11;

Discuss whether there are any additional solutions and reasons provided by students. Which is the best solution? What factors do you use to evaluate.

PG16-17 Hand in Assignment

Discuss how the game played on emotions and whether you could be logical in such a situation.

Check your understanding Using Practice Exercises on PG16-19 provide answers in a drag and drop format. Video or presentation format of someone walking through problem-solving technique. Drag and drop Problems/Symptom/?????

Send in a paragraph describing one problem at work. Students will be put into pairs and then each will provide an analysis of the problem they partners problem. They will be given discussion space to discuss the problem and analysis. Each person will then provide feedback on peers solution. Or CHAT SESSION Everybody post a problem and partner provides one sentence summary. From the problems posted, the moderator will chose one and work through Moderators will be encouraged to provide a statement of the problem to be addressed and reminder to everyone about chat one day prior to event.

Module 7
TOPIC Understand the difference between believing and knowing Recognize tentative truths Interactive Lesson Associated Discussion Hand-in Assignment or Online Assignments Readings Assessment

Line up the ducks TERM / DEFINITION / EXAMPLE Drag and Drop for terms: realiability, Bias, Expertise, Tentative Truth NOTE: Do PG8 prior to reading #1Type of support testimony, reasons, facts, examples.

Evaluate credibility of opinions

Discuss how commercials trick us by using tentative truths, opinion, Visit commercial site

Determine the validity of a source by considering reliability, bias and expertise Recognize subtle persuasion techniques such as euphemisms, dysphemisms and biased questions

Poll everyone on Authors point of view and provide short answer selfmarking quiz to answer PG12-14

Provide a match the answer web page to correspond to PG30.

Provide two biased questions using add a link type technology.

Provide Poll of PG8 about Woman in Combat.

-Use reading #2 to provide example for reading 1 use presentation publisher for lecture

Module 8
TOPIC Evaluate the phrase, Numbers never lie Locate and evaluate the credibility of sources of statistical information Understand the relationship between sample size and accuracy of survey results Define the concepts of representative and biased sample Evaluate a variety of statistical claims Send the Pepsi/Cola poll to as many people as possible PG12 At the beginning of the module poll people on their likes and dislikes.. Drag and drop meanings for average. Multiple choice- PG17/18/19 Interactive Lesson Test your understanding of terms from this module Associated Discussion Evaluate the Phrase Numbers never lie PG3 Hand-in Assignment Readings Assessment

Is Mr. Bergman a credible source? Why or Why not? What other sources could be used in the article which would affect its credibility in a positive way? What description is the most. Why? Discuss best methods answer provided at the beginning of module 9. LG15 What makes a good survey? Analysing Survey Results PG22

PDF about washroom habits

To do the quizzes..do something like What is the Mean?.Add up all the numbers..divide by ?????

Module 9
TOPIC Define the terms claim, argument, conclusion and premises. Interactive Lesson Check your understanding Drag and Drop activity to identify words that help to show conclusion, premise. PG10 & 12 Self-marking exercise showing premise and conclusion of each argument.PG13-16 Drag and drop Associated Discussion Provide a link that shows how a products website is using partial claims to support an argument. Identify the conclusion of the argument and then explain why the reasoning is not sufficient. Hand-in Assignment Send in PG 17 after working through self-marking exercised doing the same. Readings Assessment

Understand the structure of deductive reasoning Understand the structure of inductive reasoning Understand the elements of the deductive arguments. Appreciate the value of knowing what makes a good inductive or deductive argument when assessing other peoples arguments.

Drag and Drop Self-marking worksheets PG13/14/16

Check your understanding of Vocabulary test or crossword

Debate format - Use the five criteria to work through your choice of the following argument: PG25/26 each group will get a side. Review the 5 criteria

Go to Advertising website identify form of argumentation used in some of the ads. Partial Claim / Tests / Studies/ Surveys, etc.

Use Chart: Word Conclusion Premise

Description / Definition

Also known as

Words indicating a .

Module 10 TOPIC Identify logical fallacies in deductive reasoning that appeal to emotion, such as scare tactics, flattery, peer pressure, and appeals to pity Identify logical fallacies in deductive reasoning that may appear logical (logical imposters) such as slippery slope, circular reasoning, two wrongs make a right, and no in-betweens Identify logical fallacies in deductive reasoning that distract from or distort the issue such as ad homimem, red herring, and straw man Identify logical fallacies in inductive reasoning such as hasty generalization, biased generalization, post hoc ergo propter hoc, and non sequitur Interactive Lesson PG7 Self-correcting Quiz Associated Discussion Need Group discussion>>>>> Hand-in Assignment Rewrite three of the statements on PG12 to be proper arguments. Readings Assessment

PG12 Self Correcting Quiz

Letters to editors analysed in discussions

Rewrite three of the statements on PG12 to be proper arguments.

PG17 Self Correcting Quiz

Rewrite the role play to show one of the logical fallacies.

PG23 Self Correcting Quiz

Add Webquest?????

Analyse Websites / Discover ways to research on the internet. http://www.snopes.com/radiotv/radiotv.asp http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/logic/ http://homepage.ntlworld.com/atalanta/page68.html Googles own innovation site: http://labs.google.com/ http://planeta.terra.com.br/educacao/sigmasociety/_Lloyd01.html logical puzzles http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-w/g-wt/g-wtl/divers/sld008.htm the world as a 100 people