John Drummond, Blair Professor of Music at the University of Otago, is a composer and music educator. His experience in providing music for operas and in directing opera productions has given him particular insights into the creative process. John's involvement in music education locally, nationally, and internationally, has convinced him of the importance of creativity in the lives of everyone, old and young. In this presentation he invites us to consider how we can open up our minds and find once more the creativity we had as kids, and how technology can stimulate our creative juices.
John Drummond, Blair Professor of Music at the University of Otago, is a composer and music educator. His experience in providing music for operas and in directing opera productions has given him particular insights into the creative process. John's involvement in music education locally, nationally, and internationally, has convinced him of the importance of creativity in the lives of everyone, old and young. In this presentation he invites us to consider how we can open up our minds and find once more the creativity we had as kids, and how technology can stimulate our creative juices.
John Drummond, Blair Professor of Music at the University of Otago, is a composer and music educator. His experience in providing music for operas and in directing opera productions has given him particular insights into the creative process. John's involvement in music education locally, nationally, and internationally, has convinced him of the importance of creativity in the lives of everyone, old and young. In this presentation he invites us to consider how we can open up our minds and find once more the creativity we had as kids, and how technology can stimulate our creative juices.
Helen King from Point England School tells us how encouraging creativity through music, animation, and movies enhanced the learning of her students.
Theo Baynton worked his way up the career ladder as a designer, art director, and director in animated television, first at Huhu Studios in Auckland, and then at Weta Workshop in Wellington. He has recently directed all 52 episodes of Weta’s television series, the Wotwots. In this clip from the 2010 EDTalks Symposium Theo shares his views about what is needed to be innovative and to succeed in the New Zealand creative industries.
Jennifer Moxon, Managing Director of IBM New Zealand speaking at the Education Leaders Forum 2011, highlights the need for skill and creativity-based education in New Zealand. She believes the most important thing educators can do is teach children how to learn, not what to think.
