Episode 115 Megan Lotts – Playful Learning

About this episode

Megan Lotts discusses the importance of playful learning and creativity in the workplace.

Want to laugh and learn at the same time? Then this is the episode for you. Megan Lot ts, an Art Librarian at Rutgers talks and laughs about so many great things she is doing. She is a Maker, Author, Artist, Librarian and INNOVATOR!! We talk about the “spark”, the concept of “play”, unleashing the concept of play with colleagues and yes, Chris’ favorite concept of “Failing Forward”. You will love her story regarding adults getting along better after playing together! Chris also talks about how to keep the grind of the day and those who are not creative from brining you down at work. Check out her books !

People in this episode

Host: Chris DeCristofaro

Guest: Megan Lotts

Topics covered

• playful learning
• innovation
• art librarianship
• creativity
• team building

Keywords

• play
• innovation
• art librarian
• failing forward
• teamwork

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rutgers

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