As AI makes it easier to produce polished work in seconds, what happens to the messy, uncertain process where creativity actually develops?

In this episode of The Student-Centered Shift, I sit down with arts educators and creativity thinkers Jason and Brian to explore what it really means to cultivate creative thinkers in the age of AI. We move beyond thinking of creativity as something reserved for the art room and look at how any educator can create more space for curiosity, experimentation, risk-taking, and student agency.

We explore:

• Why creativity is about the thinking process—not simply the final product
• How inquiry and open-ended questions can lead to more divergent, student-driven outcomes
• Why letting go of some control gives students greater ownership of their learning
• How a simple "What happens when…?" question can help you experiment with more creative, student-centered learning

If you want learners who can navigate ambiguity, think for themselves, and shape the future rather than simply respond to it, this conversation will challenge you to make more room for the creative process.

Get in Touch with Jason: @growcreativethinkers (Instagram), LinkedIn, Website: growcreativethinkers.com

Get in Touch with Brian: Brian's Website: https://www.brianreverman.com/visiting-artist-homepage/.

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Jason's Bio: Jason Blair is an arts educator and creativity specialist with more than 20 years of experience helping young people develop their creative potential. An elementary art teacher in Dublin, Ohio, and Educator-in-Residence at the Columbus Museum of Art, Jason has also collaborated with Harvard University's Project Zero on the Cultivating Creative and Civic Capacities initiative and contributed to educational standards through the Ohio Department of Education. A nationally recognized speaker and recipient of the Outstanding Educator Award and Community Champion Award, Jason believes creativity is a capacity that can be strengthened through purposeful questioning, imaginative thinking, and deep reflection. His work empowers students and educators to develop original ideas, navigate complex challenges, and use creativity to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Brian's Bio: As a former art teacher, Brian knows it is not always easy to find a visiting artist, who along with their artistic expertise, knows how to work and communicate effectively with kids and teachers.

His experience as an artist, combined with my nearly 30 years as a teacher, allows him to structure art projects which inspire and engage students in activities which also meet your curriculum objectives.

Briand gets jazzed helping students learn about the many ways art can express ideas. He would love to hear from you about how he can help your school enhance its art program.