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Creative Learning

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The Six Modules of Learning Creative Learning

Introduction

Introduction

Learn about the core ideas of creative learning, and introduce yourself to the community.
Projects

Projects

People learn best when actively working on projects—generating ideas, designing prototypes, making improvements, and creating final products.
Passion

Passion

When focusing on meaningful tasks, people work longer and harder, persist in the face of challenges, and learn more in the process.
Peers

Peers

Learning flourishes as a social activity—with people sharing ideas, collaborating on projects, and building on one another's work.
Play

Play

Learning involves playful experimentation—trying new things, tinkering with materials, testing boundaries, taking risks, and iterating again and again.