The core principle of the book is that individuals are not creative, ideas are creative, and that there are multiple ways for a variety of individuals to participate in the development of creative ideas.

This dynamic re-framing of invention and innovation provides strategies for faculty and instructors, curriculum designers, policymakers, researchers, and others who seek to develop a more equitable approach towards establishing creative learning experiences in various educational settings. This is a powerful, constructivist approach to the development of creative skills in classrooms and for online learning.