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.
Kim – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
It’s a very good course with many substantial ideas and points.
Ronetta – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Really enjoyed this course! It gives concrete evidence for the things that I try to promote daily in my class!
Pamela – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
It was a good course.
Carlos – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
A very informative course.
Samuel. – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It has excellent information that will be useful in building and encouraging creativity.
Michele – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
Great information.
Adrian – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I think that there were a lot of interesting points that were discussed.
Sylvia – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
The presenter did a good job of giving us many resources for us to use or visit for more ideas and information.
Marida – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Taught me how to be creative in every aspect of life.
Kira – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the ways they incorporated real-life people who have shown creativity. I would have liked it even more if I knew who some of the (older generational creative people) were.