Developed and maintained by Frank LaBanca, Ed.D.
Dr. LaBanca was recognized by eSchool News and Discovery as the 2006 National Outstanding Classroom Blogger for his blog, Applied Science Research
In Search of Creativity was a 2011 Edublog Awards Finalist in the "Best Teacher Blog" Category
Problem finding is the creative ability to define or identify a problem. The process involves consideration of alternative views or definitions of a problem that are generated and selected for further consideration. Problem finding requires individuals to set objectives, define purposes, decide what is interesting, and ultimately decide what they want to study.
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On October 15, 2011, I facilitated a workshop for the Connecticut Science Fair entitled:
Where do good ideas come from? Techniques for Developing creative potential and idea generation
Below, please find video segments for the workshop. Here is the accompanying handout
Part 1: Intro
Part 2A:
Part 2B:
Part 3: Brainstorming
