The aim of this work package is to extend established creative problem solving methods, techniques, and tools with new techniques and tools that reinforce learning of the new knowledge generated by the creative problem solving process. The new techniques and software tools will support both individual and group creative problem solving. Reinforcement of learning should take place during the creative problem solving phase, so not to impose additional load on knowledge workers. There are 4 concrete objectives with which to deliver this aim:

January 2012:

Research and development in work package WP5 over the first 18 months of the project has focused on delivering creativity problem solving and reflective learning tools for the dementia care domain. Researchers have worked closely with representatives of care homes belonging to the RNHA to investigate, design, implement and evaluate creativity and learning techniques and tools adapted to the domain. In particular we have undertaken user-centred design work in the dementia care domain to understand opportunities and barriers for creative thinking in residential care homes.

D5.1 Descriptive framework and capabilities for creative problem solving and reflective learning (M12)

D5.2 Techniques and software apps for integrated creative problem solving and reflective learning version 2 (M24)

D5.3 Techniques and software apps for integrated creative problem solving and reflective learning version 3 (M36)

D5.4 Techniques and software apps for integrated creative problem solving and reflective learning version 4 (M48)