Fueling Creativity

Season 8

After 200+ episodes, the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast has evolved, refining its format over ten-plus seasons. Initially featuring 10 interviews and two debrief episodes per season, we’ve expanded to 12 episodes, including four debriefs and a dedicated episode connecting insights to emerging scholarly research.

This shift allows us to diversify topics, dig deeper into insights, and strengthen connections between creativity research and educational practice. Co-hosts Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett engage with leading voices in the field, reflecting on emerging trends and evolving conversations. As our podcast continues to grow, we remain committed to exploring new ideas and fostering meaningful discussions on creativity in education.

About the Season

Recorded from Fall 2023 to Spring 2024 and released in Spring 2024, Season 8 marked a significant evolution in our podcast format. For the first time, we featured 12 in-depth interviews with researchers, practitioners, and educators, alongside four reflective debrief sessions with co-hosts Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett.

This season explored a diverse range of topics, including how to measure creative potential with Dr. Todd Lubart and the evolving role of co-creativity with generative AI in a conversation with Dr. Janet Rafner

Introducing Season 8 of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast

Introducing Season 8 of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast

Season 8  Introducing Season 8 of the Fueling Creativity Education PodcastMatthew Worwood:Hello, everyone. My name is Dr. Matthew Worwood. Cyndi Burnett:And my name is Dr. Cindy Burnett. Matthew Worwood:This is the fueling creativity in Education podcast. Cyndi...

Teaching Creativity through the Theater Education

Teaching Creativity through the Theater Education

In this dynamic and insightful episode of the “Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast,” hosts Drs. Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett welcome the award-winning expert in youth-driven theater, Dr. Jim Devivo.

Measuring Creative Potential (by Domain) in Education

Measuring Creative Potential (by Domain) in Education

In part one of this double expresso episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Todd Lubart, a distinguished creativity researcher and Professor of Psychology at Université de Paris, joins hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett in an insightful conversation about measuring creative potential in education.

Teaching the Creativity in Art, Visualization, and Sense Making

Teaching the Creativity in Art, Visualization, and Sense Making

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, Drs. Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett are joined by Dr. Cheryle Yin Lo, an expert in arts education and creativity, who shares her insights on the interconnectedness of art and science.

Exploring Twice Exceptional Students and Mathematical Artistry

Exploring Twice Exceptional Students and Mathematical Artistry

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, host Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett speak with Kristin Lehman, Director of Educational Services at Hewitt Learning. Kristin discusses the concept of twice-exceptional learners, shedding light on the unique challenges and attributes of such students.

Creative Residencies for Teachers with Dr. Maureen Carroll

Creative Residencies for Teachers with Dr. Maureen Carroll

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Drs. Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett delve into a captivating discussion with guest Dr. Maureen Carroll about the dynamic landscape of professional development for educators.

Unlocking Educators’ Creative Potential with Rosie Leonard-Kane & Alan Morgan

Unlocking Educators’ Creative Potential with Rosie Leonard-Kane & Alan Morgan

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Drs. Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett delve into the transformative power of creativity in education with guests Rosie Leonard-Kane and Alan Morgan from the University College Dublin Innovation Academy. Rosie, a facilitation specialist, emphasizes the critical need for a shift towards a more creative educational approach, particularly in systems heavily focused on examinations.

Building a Collaborative Culture and Breaking Down the Silos

Building a Collaborative Culture and Breaking Down the Silos

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett speak with interdisciplinary educator Alyssa Matuchniak and School Principal Cathleen Scott about the innovative approaches at Three Springs High School.

LEGO® as a tool for Creativity with Shafina Vohra

LEGO® as a tool for Creativity with Shafina Vohra

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett are joined by the innovative A-level psychology teacher, Shafina Vohra, to explore the transformative power of creativity in the classroom.

How Generative AI is changing divergent thinking (Double Expresso)

How Generative AI is changing divergent thinking (Double Expresso)

In part two of this double expresso of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Todd Lubart discusses the evolving landscape of creative potential and education. With insights drawn from his extensive research in creativity, Dr. Lubart delves into the changing nature of divergent thinking in the digital age.

How to Develop a Brave Habit in the Classroom with Todd Henry

How to Develop a Brave Habit in the Classroom with Todd Henry

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Drs. Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett sit down with guest Todd Henry, a self-proclaimed “arms dealer for the creative revolution.” Todd shares his insights on the importance of defining the problem effectively in a team to ensure progress and the significance of implementing practices and disciplines to sustain effective work in the workplace.

Computational Creativity and Human-AI Co-creativity

Computational Creativity and Human-AI Co-creativity

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, Dr. Janet Rafner, a distinguished expert in human-AI interaction and creativity, joins hosts Drs. Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett to delve into the world of computational creativity and human-AI co-creativity.

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