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.
Jodi – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting course with several ideas I can take back to my classroom!
Katherine – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome course and all the examples and leaders in creative thinking provide us with a better understanding of how and why we should encourage creativity.
Amy – CLEBURNE ISD (verified owner) –
Great information. Especially telling the teacher they that have to be creative in order for their students to know it is ok.
Jancie – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Good course. Instructor is interesting to listen to and has some great ideas. Course also provides links to some great resources to check out.
Carlos – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
great presentation on encouraging creativity
Susan – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
excellent
Mimi – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting!
Belinda – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this presentation. Shannon speaks with passion and shares good resources. I will use some of her ideas in my class.
Beth – LA VEGA ISD (verified owner) –
I found the title misleading. I thought it would give more grounded ways to encourage creativity not just review how various people view creativity.
Olga – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good examples