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**(28 Feb - 13 March 2011)**
===//There is a long-standing debate in education about creativity and the need to inject more of it into teaching. But can it really be taught?"// === ===from __ The Guardian, January 2011 __ === Prominent figures such as __ Sir Ken Robinson __ suggest that __ "Creativity is the process of having original ideas that have value" __ and that in order to attain it, we need to create divergent thinkers - people who can interpret questions in a variety of ways and thus see a myriad of possible answers. In a __ TedTalk __ about __ Creativity __ he adds that creativity should be as important as literacy. At __ The Chalfonts Community College __ they believe creativity can be taught and they do this in part, through the innovative uses of digital media, both during enrichment activities and through the curriculum. Working closely with government bodies and examination boards, Greg has developed various pioneering digital courses that successfully blend virtual learning, innovative classroom practice and professional industry expertise. James has introduced digital camcorders and film editing programs to inspire and redefine learning, using a virtual learning environment to make learning more personalised and also the introduced student blogging - which fosters a more considered approach to assessment for learning at A-Level.
 * Is he right?**

===**Want to know more about this innovative work, then __ JOIN THE HOTSEAT DISCUSSION HERE __and find out how Digital Media can enhance creativity in your school.** ===
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