☆Lesson 3: Method of Creative Thinking☆ Class Reflection

Class Reflection

In the class , we learn about Method of Creative Thinking. Mind map is introduced to us and it is a useful and efficient way of generating ideas to create a thing. The Mind map is like a tree branches out from the main root.

There are 2 types of mine maps :

• Logical Mind Map
• Associated Mind Map

Examples of Mind Maps:

Image source : http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/

Image source : http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/

☆Lesson 3: Method of Creative Thinking☆ What is Mind Map?

A Mind Map is a graphically way to represent ideas and concepts. It helps to structure information, helping a person to analyze, synthesize, and generate new ideas. In a Mind Map, the structures resembles how a person's brain actually works. Using colours, images to bring mere words to life, Mind mapping is a powerful way to convey ideas.

☆ we use mind maps for :

• Note taking
• Brainstorming
• Problem solving
• Planning
• Memorizing
• Presenting information

There are two types of Mind Map :

• Logical Mind Map
• Associated Mind Map

☆Creative Digital Mind Map : About Me

☆Stereotype

Stereotypes are generalizations or assumptions about all members of a group whereby we attribute a defined set of characteristics involving gender, race, national origins to this group. Stereotype can be positive or negative. When people don't understand a kind of person, they put them into classifications, thinking that everyone which is the same kind should be the same, or anyone who acts like their classifications is one.

☆Lesson 3: Method of Creative Thinking☆

☆Lesson 2☆ Creativity - Novelty - Innovation - Invention

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Creativity is a process , while invention and innovation both are states. Creativity is a state of mind in which to be able to discover new ideas. New ideas usually means doing something in a new way...which is innovation.

Innovation leads to invention...a new discovery, creating something never exist before.

Creativity - Invention - Innovation all these are comes in a sequence.

☆ Novelty

In my point of view, novelty means something new and special. Novelty can be divided into 2 types : subjective and objective novelty. Subjective novelty is the point of view of something new and unique by either an individual or a group of people who has the same way of thinking. Objective novelty, on the other hand, means something new through the ages.

This is a real novelty product to put in any car lover's home.

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☆ Innovation

An innovation is a new way to do something. Innovation is a process of making improvements, including re-invent product, idea and concept to the society for commercialize. An innovation has to be accepted by the public and could satisfy everyone's need in any way.

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☆ Invention

Invention is a creation of something in mind, to make a whole new device. However, in order to be call an innovation, an invention must be at a reasonable economical cost and in the mean time , satisfy the society's specific needs.

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This is a funny Japanese invention.

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