ICT as a driver for creative learning and innovative teaching

Creativity is often seen as a talent, or as a characteristic of eminent people. Distinctive personality traits have been identified to exemplify a creative mind. At the same time, a number of studies recognise that creativity can be enhanced and cultivated. How well are educational systems enhancing this transversal skill and promoting students’ creativity? Are schools creating the conditions for creativity to flourish? And, most of all, why should school address creativity? In this paper it will be argued that creativity in education is not just an opportunity, but a necessity