Is Technology Aiding Creativity?

Technology will be a hindrance to creativity until its potential is harnessed. The more we use the ability of technology, the more creative we become. When we see a screen, mobile, tablet or computer, we need to see it as a medium for creative expression. The creative potential in our lives is immense and we need to bring it to the fore. A question that crosses the mind more often than not is, how to do it? In this age of technology, it’s much easier to keep creativity intact and free-flowing.

With the capability of technology to transcend time and space, students have more opportunities to produce creative assignments and projects in a jiffy. As institutions of higher learning are encouraging the use of technology in classrooms, many educators are supporting the students’ creative minds. A number of universities are turning to ICT (Information Communication Technology) to blend in technology and creativity for their students.

Technology has given engineering students an opportunity to be more creative and innovative. Streams like robotics have given students something to play around with and create something more humane. For these students using technology and creativity is being career ready.

For media students, professors are giving more opportunities and freedom to create and design assignments. The animation and gaming industry is technology and creativity driven. Students in this industry are relying on technology and programming to create new games and innovative solutions in everyday life. In the media industry, technology is creatively used to bring news, views, and events on to different platforms. Creativity and technology are inseparable where films, animation, and media industry are concerned.

The new age of social media is also encouraging creativity among the students. On platforms like YouTube, Instagram and Tumblr students are creating resources and information which can be accessed globally with the help of technology. Students are able to collaborate with like-minded people across the globe and engage in online discussion on various topics and come out with creative output.

As we are turning into the new millennium, students are using technology to expand creativity within and outside classrooms. It’s like using both the sides of our brains!