Description
It used to be that society was separated into two classes: the smart and the creative (or left brained/right brained). Today, we know that creativity is an essential key to success for every student. In “Encouraging Creativity” Nicole Shannon explores why creative thinking is so important today, debunks creative myths, and shares activities you can use in your classroom.
In this 1-hour course, you will learn:
- Core principles in creative thinking from thought leaders like Sir Ken Robinson, Michael Michalko and Ian Byrd
- Practical strategies for inspiring your students to think creatively
- The connection between creativity and long-term success for students
- Strategies for using creativity to offset the stresses of standardized testing
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Nicole Shannon, M.Ed. has over 19 years of experience in gifted education. She currently serves as the Advanced Academics Specialist for Hutto ISD. Prior to joining her current district, Nicole served as the Coordinator of Gifted/Advanced Academic Services for Round Rock ISD for five years. She was a gifted specialist in Round Rock ISD for 10 years before taking this position. She has presented at the district, local, and state level to preservice and in-service teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents on a variety of topics in gifted education throughout her years in this field. Prior to moving to Round Rock, Nicole served as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, and school principal at private schools in Honolulu, HI, San Diego, CA, and Virginia Beach, VA. Nicole graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development from the University of Texas at Austin and completed her M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership with a specialization in Gifted/Talented at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX.
Tammie – SEALY ISD (verified owner) –
easy to follow.
Blanca – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course
Esmeralda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
The different ways we can encourage creativity with our students
Lisa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Creativity can be taught using different strategies and links provided in this course.
Crystal – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Erica – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Patricia – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Some helpful strategies. A LOT of reference to creative thinkers and what they think of creativity and what they wrote on creativity. Wish there had been more strategies / activities to employ in the classroom.
Aimee – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
like the idea that everyone is creative
Douglas – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Good reflection of creative resources. Need to spend some time looking at ways to encourage creativity in my classroom.
Carmen – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
good