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.
Lou Ann – Private Pay (verified owner) –
great
Karen – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome. Like Nicole Shannon.
Carissa – SEMINOLE ISD (verified owner) –
There were good examples that could be used immediately in class.
Abby – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
I really like this course because the presenter expose you to a lot of creative people that I didn’t know about. Now I’m excited to do more research on them and learn more on their thoughts about creativity.
Ashley – EAST CHAMBERS ISD (verified owner) –
Good a little wordy and more creativity could have made it more interesting
Anabel – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this presentation because it explained in depth about creativity and what it should look like. I liked the society examples given about creativity. We usually think about creativity as a form of artistic ability, but this presentation explained other forms of creativity in realia.
Carson – EAST CHAMBERS ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful
Jacqueline – Pilot (verified owner) –
Love that there were external links to information and that we were told of activities they did live during the training so that we were able to participate as well.
Sonia – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
Interesting and refreshing!
Stacie – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting ideas.