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Gude explains how to use creative thinking to solve problems

July 27, 2015 by MIPA Instructor Leave a Comment

Caden Koenig, Dexter High School MSU professor Karl Gude fought ideas of conformity by encouraging the crowded room to think creatively at the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association summer workshop. "The biggest power you will ever be able to wield in your life is creative thinking," Gude said. “If there is discomfort in the room, creativity is present.” Gude’s … [Read more...] about Gude explains how to use creative thinking to solve problems

Gude says “creative thinking starts with you”

July 27, 2015 by MIPA Instructor Leave a Comment

By Paige Kendra, East Middle School On Sunday, July 28 at the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) summer workshop at MSU, Karl Gude presented about creative thinking. “How do you define success? It’s your life,” Gude said. “How can you stand out and not be like everyone else but still feel safe?” He spoke about how people lose their creativity over time … [Read more...] about Gude says “creative thinking starts with you”

Professor warns student journalists about taking “the runaway train to mediocrity”

July 27, 2015 by MIPA Instructor 2 Comments

By Bo Brueck, H.H. Dow High School At the opening night of the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) journalism workshop, students listened to a presentation on creativity from MSU Professor Karl Gude. “Innovation is the result of creativity,” Gude said. For journalism students, innovation and creativity are key to writing an interesting and informative … [Read more...] about Professor warns student journalists about taking “the runaway train to mediocrity”

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