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.
Melinda – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas for fostering creativity!
Guadalupe – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It is important to expose students to real people that showed creativity to become successful.
Lorena – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
great resources
Kathleen – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
Enjoyed this presenter; very good information presented in an easy to listen to format.
Anthony – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
A little dry compared to other courses. Felt more like a TEDtalk.
Wende – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
I have been opened up to thinking by those who revere creativity. It has made me very thirsty for this new knowledge and I want to explore it more.
Tracy – NORWALK CITY (verified owner) –
Excellent course! Very informative.
Kelly – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I felt this was a quick reminder of the importance of being creative and how all students show creativity in different ways. I especially like the resources suggested.
Rodney – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Very informative
Tracy – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Great start to helping you think of creativity in yourself and those around you.