Description
Incorporating creativity into the classroom isn’t just about making art projects or decorations. It’s about teaching students to approach problems creatively and become richer, deeper thinkers. Lisa Van Gemert, award-winning educational consultant, guides teachers through an in-depth look at how to bring creative instruction into their classrooms. This six-hour course, “Creativity and Instructional Strategies,” dives deep into what creativity is and how to use it in the classroom.
In this course educators will learn about:
- How creativity affects a student’s learning
- Resources for cultivating a creative classroom
- Creative activities
- Humor and creativity
Presenter Bio
Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s “Child Genius,” and a writer of award-winning lesson plans, as well as numerous published articles on social psychology and pedagogy and the book, Perfectionism: A Practical Guide to Managing Never Good Enough. A former teacher, school administrator, and Youth & Education Ambassador for Mensa, she shares resources for educators and parents on her website giftedguru.com and is co-founder with Ian Byrd of the Gifted Guild, a professional community for educators of the gifted. Lisa and her husband Steve are the parents of three sons and live in Arlington, Texas.
Mari – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I learned a lot of great new strategies and I can not wait to start implementing to scientific content. I am so glad I was able to take this course because I am usually creative in creating lessons, but it is time consuming to find resources or the free resources, and that cuts into my planning time! Thanks!
Genevieve – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Lisa gave many free resources you can use right away in your classroom. Also, she started your thinking with a story or lesson of how she has used the resource before.
michelle – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course.
Amy – LUBBOCK ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it! Lots of great specific ideas!
Candice – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Christyne – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
I love the information and tips Lisa gives on items and resources I hadn’t thought about using.
Micaela – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
So informative. Great ideas and resources.
Rebecca – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great course! So many resources!
Loretta – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
I really like the games and resources Lisa has to share.
Elizabeth – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
I learned so much with all her resources. I can see myself use most of these in my classroom.