The Testing of the HCT Manual and Modules on Creative Thinking ended few weeks ago. All partners are working to change the Manual on the basis of inputs received by artisans, artists, educators and students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The newsletter number 3 gives us the direct testimony of those who participated in the Testing Phase of the Manual: an English artist and an Italian teacher tell us how this experience was meaningful for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fourth meeting of the HCT project, with the participation of all partners to the meeting for the evaluation of the testing phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The purpose of this meeting was to evaluate the testing phase of the Manual and Modules realised during February and March in all cities and participating countries (London, Malta, Palermo and Bologna). Manual and Modules (containing exercises on Creative Thinking) were developed by the partnership after the transfer of \u201cThe Capture System\u201d, which uses creative thinking with children, to crafts and vocational training. The partners have adapted according to needs identified during the research phase, and during the test phase, participants read and applied the exercises. The evaluation of participants from all countries were used to identify which parts should be improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During this fourth meeting, the work was divided among the partners in the coming months, and is scheduled for publication of the final version by August 2011, which will be available both in hard copies and online in: www.handmadecreativethinking.eu<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also in this newsletter are two insights, the first on the relationship between Creative Thinking and Continuing Education, the second on Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During October 2010 the European Commission announced that it was launching a scheme worth \u20ac100,000,000 to support CCI. This is happening, consumer trends show that the market for unique experiences is growing and there will be an increased demand for such products and services which are produced and marketed by CCI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n