Improve Students' Creativity Using Inspirational and Instructional Supports (Poster 20)

• In Event: AERA Poster Session Twelve
  In Poster Session: Research on Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent SIG Poster Session

Abstract

In this study, we investigated the effectiveness of a creativity-support system that we developed in the level editor of an educational game called Physics Playground on college students’ creativity. Participants (n = 114) were randomly assigned to one of four conditions: (1) Inspirational – access to a website with example levels, a brainstorming tool, and a remote association activity; (2) Instructional – specific instructions to first design as many levels as possible, then pick four of the levels, and enhance them using a tool called SCAMPER; (3) Both – with both inspirational and instructional supports; and (4) No Support. Overall, the Both condition showed to be the most effective condition in improving students’ creativity.

Author

• Seyedahmad Rahimi, University of Florida
  Presenting Author