Technology and by extension innovation have become cornerstones of modern life and key drivers of prosperity. Creativity is considered one of the foundational skills to the evolution of technology and innovation. How one measures the contribution of various approaches to creativity enhancement still faces challenges. A study was conducted with middle and high school STEM students to explore the relationship of creative potential, their experience with the game Minecraft, and use of social media related to the game. The TCT-DP creativity test was selected because of its fitness to task and institutional experience. While the results did not support a link between either experience in Minecraft or engagement in its online communities, there are patterns that could inform both game design and creativity curricula.
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