Theory and Development of Creativity

Before getting into the content for this week, there are a few items that need to be addressed. First prepare your computer to view the various types of media that this course may contain. Click here to test that your computer has the necessary plug-ins to view video and flash interactives.

No matter if this is your first online course or you are an experienced online learner, your online experience will benefit from reviewing the Start Here section of the course. Once you have started the course, if you need to review any of the information, you can access the Start Here menu by clicking Home. Click on the Help button to obtain assistance if you experience any technical difficulties.

Please review the information found in the Instructional Strategies That Work section. This Instructional Strategies That Work resource section contains a plethora of important information for addressing the needs of students with different learning styles, particularly students with disabilities, students with special learning needs (including gifted and talented students) and students with limited English proficiency. It is imperative that we identify early and appropriate interventions to help students learn and that improve student behavior in the classroom. Take some time to read the best practices strategies that will enhance your teaching as you differentiate instruction.

Some of the information you will learn throughout the course can be shared with parents as they assist their children in the learning process. The icon at the left indicates such information. We need to keep in mind that parents are our students’ first teachers.

Each week you will have content to read and assigned tasks to complete. An assignment checklist is provided so you will know what is expected to successfully complete this course. ALL course requirements must be completed independently by the participant and may not be plagiarized from any other source or person.

This course may contain links to video and/or articles that are pertinent to the course content but are located on commercial websites. Broward Virtual University does not endorse in whole or in part any product or service offered or promoted by any of these commercial websites. 

The Weekly Matrix

The weekly matrix will serve as your roadmap for completing the week's activities.  You will find the matrix image at the top of the first page of content for each week.  Click on the image to open the matrix.  The matrix provides an overview for the week and contains the following:

• Key Questions
• Guiding Objectives
• Learning Activities
• Evidence of Mastery Information
• Required Reading
• Resources

Use the matrix as your guide for completing the week's assignments. Select one assignment choice from the Learning Activities to complete each week. Some choices may require you to complete a writable PDF and upload the completed form.  These documents can be completed by typing directly into the form.  You must have the latest version of Adobe Reader to complete these assignments. Directions for uploading an assignment can be found in the Start Here section of the course. 

Code of Online Professional Conduct

All participants must abide by the Code of Online Professional Conduct. This document is a writable PDF that you will be able to complete by typing directly into the form. Read the code, check that you agree to abide by the code, and type your name in the Name field. Save the file as last name_first initial_code.pdf. Directions for uploading an assignment can be found in the Start Here section of the course. Upload the saved file in the Week 1 Code of Online Professional Conduct section of Assignments. Type in the Comments section: "I agree to abide by the guidelines."

Stop and ... smell the daisies!

Throughout this course you will encounter boxes that contain daisy icons.  These indicate that you will take a break from the regular course content to engage in another activity.