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FID CTS April 2014 Chess Piece Assignment!

Charles Naidu — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 14:26:57 +0000

Chess Pieces with Attitudes!

This was an interesting assignment! Each student was tasked to design their very own chess piece which not only related to the role of the actual piece itself but which also represented their own characters. Their chess pieces represented their characteristics and traits through unique modifications and adornment! The end result was amazing! All 32 pieces looked unique and different!

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Behold the Chess Board!

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Observe and Listen

Charles Naidu — Tue, 20 May 2014 15:58:44 +0000

This is one of Brian Eno’s beautiful pieces. It’s enthralling and does make you ‘escape’ as you just watch the planet from above and you would feel that the world seems smaller at the same time. Don’t try to figure anything out but just listen and observe. Just surrender and let your spirit take flight.

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Surrender to Serendipity

Charles Naidu — Tue, 20 May 2014 15:50:21 +0000

It’s comforting to know that a creative genius like Brian Eno, validates this fact. The fact is, that there is no right way of getting creative. If we can let ourselves go, and let go off the baggage of presumption, then we can open many other doors of possibilities. Each time I listen to this words, I can’t help but ponder and think about my own contribution to this world. The world of education and the many canvases ready to be painted on!

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Brainstorming Session for the upcoming Project!

Charles Naidu — Tue, 20 May 2014 00:11:45 +0000

Creative Thinking using the 8 Steps based on Dr. Keith Sawyer’s awesome book Zig Zag!

It all begins with the big question! This was a rewarding brainstorm session and most of them were getting introduced to the basics of ideation.

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More Interactive Page Elements

Charles Naidu — Mon, 19 May 2014 15:58:12 +0000

Cute stuff! There were profound expressions about experiences, emotions, creativity, artistry among others. What is special is that, these journals aren’t merely a tool but these become interactive statements that affirms their belief and determination. I managed to spot these things as I interacted with them.

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Wonderful Interactive Pages assignment highlights!

Charles Naidu — Mon, 19 May 2014 03:23:20 +0000

They were given an assignment which is part of the important steps to creative thinking, which is the element of ‘play’. The assignment required them to create interactive pages as creatively as they could to communicate their selected interests. They could use many ways to do it, such through interactive storytelling, interactive artworks, pop-up style interaction and many others. Here are some highlights.

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Exercise your eyes!

Charles Naidu — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 04:26:35 +0000

Try this! Amazing!

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Amour Sombre

Charles Naidu — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 02:08:27 +0000

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La Bella Mort full movie

Charles Naidu — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 02:07:37 +0000

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Watch “Empowering students through self-directed projects: Jonathan Amory at TEDxYouth@JBMHS” on YouTube

Charles Naidu — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 06:46:58 +0000

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