Educational and business literature affirms the importance and value of creativity.Unfortunately, this knowledge is not always presented in a manner that is useful to online instructors who want to integrate more reflective lessons into their courses. The discussion will provide vital background information on creativity and offer relevant instructional suggestions to promote creativity in online classes.

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Encouraging Creativity In Online University Classes

Brent Muirhead*
*Faculty & Area Chair for GBAM Business Communications, University of Phoenix campus, Atlanta, Georgia
Periodicity:October - December'2005
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.2.3.880

Abstract

Educational and business literature affirms the importance and value of creativity.Unfortunately, this knowledge is not always presented in a manner that is useful to online instructors who want to integrate more reflective lessons into their courses. The discussion will provide vital background information on creativity and offer relevant instructional suggestions to promote creativity in online classes.

Keywords

Business Literature, Online Instructors, Online Classes.

How to Cite this Article?

Brent Muirhead (2005). Encouraging Creativity In Online University Classes. i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 2(3), 13-17. https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.2.3.880

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