The Innovation Teacher with Dr. Greg Watson

How Do I Design Assignments That Encourage Original Thinking?


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Tired of grading the same predictable, cookie-cutter assignments that feel like they were churned out by a formula factory? In this episode of The Innovation Teacher, Dr. Greg Watson—The Innovation Professor Who Actually Teaches—reveals how to design assignments that break students free from formulaic thinking and ignite their natural creativity and curiosity. Discover practical strategies for creating innovation-centered assignments that give students ownership of their learning while fostering original thinking across every discipline.

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January 9, 2026 ·
Season 1 ·

By Dr. Greg Watson

Tired of grading the same predictable, cookie-cutter assignments that feel like they were churned out by a formula factory? In this episode of The Innovation Teacher, Dr. Greg Watson—The Innovation Professor Who Actually Teaches—reveals how to design assignments that break students free from formulaic thinking and ignite their natural creativity and curiosity. Discover practical strategies for creating innovation-centered assignments that give students ownership of their learning while fostering original thinking across every discipline.

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