Ntuk, E. A., & Umoh, I. (2018). Integrating creativity and innovation educational technology in 21st century teacher education programme for life-long learning. Journal of Educational Realities, 6(1), 43–52. https://benchmarkjournals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Integrating-Creativity-and-Innovation-through-Educational-Technology-in-21st-Century-Teacher-Education-Programme-for-life-long-learning-1.pdf

Abstract:

“In this article, the authors explore creativity alongside educational technology, as fundamental constructs of 21st century education. Creativity has become increasingly important, as one of the most important and noted skills for success in the 21st century. A definition of creativity was draw upon a systems model of creativity, to suggest that creativity emerges and exists within a system, rather than only at the level of individual processes. It is suggested that effective infusion of creativity and technology in teacher education must be considered in a three-fold systematic manner: at the levels of teacher education, assessment and educational policy. This paper provides research and practical implications with broad recommendations across these three are as, to build discourse around integrating creativity and innovation through educational technology in 21st century teacher education program for life-long learning.”