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.
Teresa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative and encouraging.
Suzette – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This presentation provides a lot of resources that can be used to encourage creativity.
Elizabeth – MIDLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Great and interesting.
Kimberly – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
This was an eye opening course that shows different ways of being creative. I love how she demonstrates the different jobs as being creative in ways that you wouldn’t think of.
Martha – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
interesting
Brenda – MIDLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Really good information about the importance of Creativity and why it is crucial
Martha – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great course. I learned very much from it . I will encourage creativity much more in my classroom.
Roxana – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed it.
Shannon – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting information about many creative thinkers and simple tips on how we can encourage creativity in our classrooms.
MICHELE – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Good information with lots of resources