We are taking Creative Problem Solving to the Minecraft World!
You'll meet your trainers, learn key mechanics of Minecraft (mining, crafting, and building) while exploring virtual Erasmus Campus, and solve small creative challenges.
Once you know how to handle your pickaxe, we will learn about different types of problem-solving. We will focus on the 4-step problem-solving process and apply it to solve a simple problem like building a bridge.
You will learn about various thinking techniques that can help you to come up with unique solutions. You will work in a small team to solve challenges like building an elevator or scoring the best time in a scavenger hunt.
Problems that do not have one or obvious solution. Here we will build an elaborate mechanism to transport an object or find a correct path through a mine-infested field. You will also learn about the biases that hinder our creative process.
Chaotic problems do not have a clear cause nor solution. Here you will need to rely on your teammates and explore which of the techniques you have learned so far would work to give you an edge.
We will not spoil much, but it will certainly push you to use all the problem-solving and creative thinking techniques you have learned so far.
Boost your creative problem solving skills in just 6 weeks.
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Ever wanted to solve problems more creatively?
is a Bachelor student of Psychology with many years of experience teaching others how to utilize their creativity. His approach to instructing others can best be described as practical in nature. He is the current Head of Workshops of the international student theatre association WILDe and the creator of the LifeImprovisation course at LifeVersity. His goal for this course is to help others understand what creativity is and how to use the creativity that exists inherently in all of us when trying to solve problems.
Is a founder of LifeVersity and multiple courses that are hosted here. He believes that all humans are creative, and unlocking this potential is just about breaking mental barriers and using the right technique. Matt has a master’s degree in psychology of Human Learning and Performance and he currently works as an educational consultant and trainer at Risbo, where he provides and develops didactic trainings for teachers of Erasmus University.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
EUR's education policy during term 1 and term 2 is blended education. We are happy to have the opportunity to host these trainings on campus on an offline setting. These sessions will last on average 1.5h to 2h and will follow the COVID-19 regulations.
EUR has a policy for blended education during term 1 and 2. While some of our courses will have offline and online version, Creative Problem Solving will take place on campus Woudestein.
Yes, you will get our beautiful Creative Problem Solving certificate in PDF format as long as you attend your classes and you deliver your final assignment.
You can sign up for any of our courses from August 31st to September 11st. You just need to fill up the form. We will contact you to confirm your participation in the course. Spots are limited therefore election will be made based on motivation.
Creative Problem Solving is open for EUR/EUC students, fresh EUR alumni and Hogeschool Rotterdam students. All faculties are welcomed.
No. The whole LifeVersity project is possible thanks to the support of Community for Learning and Innovation and Students-4-Students. All of our courses are completely FREE for students and fresh alumni.
