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.
claudia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Gregoria S – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting course, glad I took it
Itzel – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD – SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I general, I’m not good with online course.
William – VALLEY VIEW LOCAL (verified owner) –
good ideas for the classroom
Shannon – VALLEY VIEW LOCAL (verified owner) –
This was a fun presentation.
Dianna – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
This presentation was an affirmation of recent frustrations of having to complete detailed tasks that restrain creativity. If we as educators need CREATIVITY, so do our students.
Amanda – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
I loved all the links! I really learned a lot today about creativity.
Jessica – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting information.
Selina – Pilot (verified owner) –
Lots of ideas on being more creative in the classroom and encouraging creativity the classroom.
Lynda – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the course but felt that there was too much of this is what someone is saying about creativity and not enough of practical application in the classroom.