Why We Need a Universal Language for Creativity in Classrooms | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"When we speak of the education crisis in the United States, there's one fallacy: We refer to it as ONE singular crisis or problem when in reality, it's a set of issues that in the end combine into one wicked problem. How do we solve such a big problem systematically, one bite at a time?"

This post notes that todays "schools are preparing children for the 21st century using a 19th century model." Is it possible for us to use a 19th century model with issues that have "never been seen before?" How do we break away from conventional thinking and embrace creativity?

There are three areas of focus that are necessary for creativity according to this post: entrepreneurship, communication, and media literacy. For more information click through to the post.