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.
Teresa – YSLETA ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Neihssa – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
I enjoy that relevance it gives to us as educators to use in our classroom.
Cynthia – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent presenter.
Galen – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
The only thing I didn’t like about this course is the presenter’s definition of creativity. To me, creativity is not doing something new, but it is doing something in a different way from what is normal or usual. I really don’t think there is anything new, just different or improved, but not new.
Carolina – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I think this course was very inspiring. It gave me a few ideas I could use myself for my classroom.
Mirella – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the information presented. I also liked how they shared activities, examples, and resources to challenge my students.
Denisse – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
great course
Elias – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Great Course
Olivia – NORWALK CITY (verified owner) –
This was useful. I liked the speaker.
Bill – Defiance City Schools (verified owner) –
Good material.