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.
Kelly – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this course! She gave me lots of ideas to use in the classroom and the info on why creativity is important was interesting and thought provoking. Her real world examples of creative people to follow were helpful too.
Anthony – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of information on sources to share to encourage creativity
Leslie – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this course! I think it should be shown at least once if not twice through out the year! We need to encourage creativity!
Daniel – Private Pay (verified owner) –
This training provides a good justification for the inclusion of creativity in the classroom, but the application provided seems to work best in an elementary classroom. Still, thoughtful and useful information.
marisela – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
good examples resources for creativity
Rosa – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very interesting and informative! Lots of ways to use in the elementary level.
Ellen – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
It was infomative.
Patricia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
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Seferino – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Course was refreshing and informative.
Leeann – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
This was a very interesting webinar. Never thought about using specific pictures, i.e. football, cannon, to describe what they have in common with a face. Also liked the references to different people and what they have designed/created.