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.
KATHERINE – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
I will definitely tell others about this course.
Daniel – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great information
Karen – OLENTANGY LOCAL (verified owner) –
Nice course on the importance of creativity and ways to encourage it with students.
Teresita – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It applies to all subjects!
Carlos – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Lovely
Grace – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very interesting and gave a better insight in how everybody can be creative. Creativity is needed in our changing world and as educators we should allow time and guidance for creativity to happen and continue to encourage students not to give up if they fail, but like important leaders of innovators whom have contributed as founders and inventors of TV shows, products, and businesses they will also one day become successful and benefit others with their creativity.
Emilia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
It gives good examples and instruction on how to encourage creativity in a classroom. It is very helpful
TERESA – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
it was informational
KERI – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
I liked the information given.
Dayna – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
There were interesting examples that can easily be used right in the classroom.