a comfort level with open-ended challenges that reflect multiple approaches and results.entrepreneurial thinking that encourages unique thoughts and applications.engagement in formal and informal learning experiences.a combination of seemingly unrelated ideas into something new.capturing or collecting new ideas for current or future use.a disciplined process that includes skill, knowledge, imagination, inspiration and evaluation.Twenty-first century creativity reflects: Creativity is nurtured, advanced and modeled through numerous approaches that include inquiry-based learning, abstract thinking and student-focused learning. navigation through nuances of effective communication.Ĭreativity incorporates curiosity and innovation to generate new or original thoughts, interpretations, products, works or techniques.focus, energy and passion around the key message.understanding the interactions among modes of communication.integration of appropriate forms of informative communication technology.selection and integration of various communication processes.interacting effectively with people of different cultures.negotiation processes that generate mutually satisfactory solutions.Complex communication in the 21st Century reflects: The message is purposeful, clear and concise and leads to an accurate exchange of information and ideas.
suspension of judgment while collecting evidence to make determinations.Ĭomplex communication is based on the successful sharing of information through multiple means that include visual, digital, verbal and nonverbal interactions.intentional use of disciplinary frameworks to analyze complex issues and information.