CATCA 2025

Going through the motions isn't working for anyone. The secret to living and working in technicolour is right under your nose. Creativity isn't just for artists, it's the key that will help you reconnect to your passion for teaching, and unearth the unique strengths in each student. If you want things to be different, you need to think differently.Everyday creativity is a spark that, once rekindled, transforms how you approach everything. It brings more joy, confidence in uncertainty, and the courage to share your unique perspective. Tackle new challenges with gusto and find new opportunities hiding in plain sight.Creative shifts start with daily, simple acts like making a meal, building a pivot table, or sneaking vegetables in smoothies. Studies show that these small creative acts impact your well-being, leadership skills, adaptability, and problem-solving prowess. Feel like you’ve heard it all before? Try this unconventional and evidence-based approach that links the dots between creativity, tolerance of ambiguity, and well being, to boost your mood and find new solutions to old problems. In this “light delivery, deep message” keynote, discover the DANCE method: 5 simple habits to light a creative fire in every teacher and student. No arts and crafts required.Attendees will charge away with renewed enthusiasm to contribute, because they will be able to:Describe the evidence of every person’s creative potential (no arts & crafts required).Implement one simple secret to divergent and convergent thinking that will instantly ignite creative solutions.Engage 5 effortless habits (DANCE) every day to build a creative mindset. Describe how teachers can help students to embrace ambiguity in order to be more confident in shades of grey.