$20.00

Presenter: Nicole Shannon, Round Rock ISD
Core Area: Creativity & Instruction
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours:
1

Encouraging creativity in the classroom is more important than ever before. Creativity is no longer a concept isolated to art and music, it should be integrated into every discipline taught in school. Find out how to provide students a safe environment for creativity, opportunities to flex creative muscles, guidance and modeling in creative risk taking, and encouragement in creative. 

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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. 

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    1105 reviews for Encouraging Creativity

    1. Alice – BOERNE ISD (verified owner)

      I thought there would be more specific examples and ideas we could apply.

    2. Rosa – UNITED ISD (verified owner)

      Great

    3. Carmen – UNITED ISD (verified owner)

      excellent

    4. Carol – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner)

      This was a good class on creativity.

    5. Anita – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner)

      I’m not sure how much useful information this one had beyond “we have to encourage the kids to be creative.” It also included very rough transitions and uneven sound throughout.

    6. Tracy – Pilot (verified owner)

      I enjoyed the multiple examples the presenter used to demonstrated creativity.

    7. Logan – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner)

      This course was not only engaging and interactive, but also gave great suggestions on how to increase creativity in the classroom.

    8. Lori – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner)

      5 stars. Excellent course. Very interesting information from leaders in creative thinking in many different avenues.

    9. Janet – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner)

      Interesting through lots of examples

    10. Janet – EAST CHAMBERS ISD (verified owner)

      Loved it!

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