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.
Wendy – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
very informatived!
Kallie – Archbold Area Schools (verified owner) –
This course is driven towards studying people rather than ideas at certain segments. I did get quality information, but there is a lot of unnecessary information too.
REBECCA J – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It was fast and quick to watch and only gave the highlights.
Jovanna – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Very useful information
Julie – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –
Provides good ways to encourage creativity in the classroom.
SANDRA L – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great speaker made it very interesting and easy to understand. Thank you.
Lindsey – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
Very informative and helpful
Mario – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
It is a great course that focuses on the inner creativity that not many people think they have, yet how we can achieve them to search for themselves.
Lois – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
This course is vey interesting. It makes you about yourself.
Eliasib – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
great