Course related links: Chapter 4
Internet Resources recommended in your text
- Creativity at work
- Creativity for life
- Thinking critically
from the University of Victoria
Chapter 4: Suggested readings list
The artist's way: A spiritual path to higher creativity
It is a powerfully provocative and inspiring guide to living the artist's life.
Emotional intelligence
In this fascinating book, based on brain and behavioral research, the author argues that our IQ-idolizing view of intelligence is far too narrow.
Creative problem solving
This book shows managers how to train the mind to free up its problem-solving capabilities.
Make your creative dreams real: A plan for procrastinators, perfectionists, busy people, & people who would really rather sleep all day
In this book the author addresses the negativity toward creativity that so many artists face from family, schools and bosses, but the repetition of the word "dream" never quite seems to slide over into how to use it to tend an actual artistic career.
A whack on the side of the head: How you can be more creative
Describes mental locks that discourage the capacity for creative thought & suggests challenging & enjoyable techniques for breaking free of them.
Collaborative tools
A few tools that will allow you to work with your group online.
- ZoHo DocsCollaborate in real time with your group members.
- Google Docs
- PBWorksOnline Team Collaboration using a wiki for robust projects.
- WikiSpacesGroup Collaboration using a wiki for robust projects.
Creativity tools
- MindMeisterAn online Mind Mapping and Brainstorming tool
- PegbyA note card and to do management tool.
- bubbl.usAn online brainstorming tool
- MindjetAn online tool that will let you brainstorm, organize research and create project plans.
Critical thinking
- Critical thinkingfrom Oregon State University
- Critical writing & thinkingfrom Brown University
- Measuring my critical thinkingfrom Valencia Community College
- Creativity: Thinking outside the box
- Critical thinking self assessment
- Critical thinking success in 20 minutes a dayScroll down to page 1 and read through the pre-test instructions. The test follows on page 2.
- Critical thinking quiz



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