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.
Jill – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
Seemed like a lot of information at one time.
Laura – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
It was a good course with valuable ideas.
Maria – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
It is an interesting training for teachers and administrators. This should be a culture in schools but some time a lot of time consuming activities and duties that teacher have to face make so difficult to get time to implement creativity
LIZBETH – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Really enjoyed this presentation on creativity.I obtained various ideas to use in my classroom.
Maureen – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
This was an interesting course. I think it could be updated. There are many references to things happening in 2012 and 2013.
Marie – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting training. Presenter is very knowledgeable and uses various videos as reference.
CAROLINE – MONROEVILLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
These are great ideas: however, I need help connecting to measurable standards I must meet.
Stephanie – MONROEVILLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Useful information.
Leslie – MONROEVILLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
I felt as though we didn’t need to see these examples of creative people. I’d like to see more strategies of implementation in the classroom
Marissa – MONROEVILLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was fine.