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.
Gene – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
Good course. Speaker talks on a bit long in each slide. PROBLEMS WITH THE SOFTWARE!!!!!! When I was told to go back to another slide to visit a web site to answer another question, and returned to do so, the responses I had painstakingly typed to the other essay questions had all disappeared. AUUUGGGGHHHHH!!!!!
Also: a little of this training goes a long way. I am being required to complete hours upon hours of it. That ruins it.
Stephanie – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I feel inspired to talk more about creativity and give students more opportunities to express their creativity.
Aliou – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I like the course because it is well presented.
Claudia – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Bricia – ASHLAND CITY (verified owner) –
This course was very well done along with great resources.
Clare – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Provides applicable ways for incorporating creative thinking in the classroom.
Dixi – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas, her presentation kept me engaged.
linda – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the information in the presentation and look forward to researching some of the leaders discussed.
Bess – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very interesting.
Michelle – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it!