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.
Sara – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
Great class. Easy things we should be doing in our classroom.
JACQUELYN – NORTH EAST ISD (verified owner) –
I have issues with people who say not to concern yourself with the state testing, may be this true in a GT class, but in the general ed. class, you answer for your test scores and how you prepared the kids.
Jason – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
It is very interesting and informative.
Erin – Morgan Local Schools (verified owner) –
Great course–nice examples of resources filled with ideas to foster creativity in your classroom.
Sean – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
I found it a very good course
Melissa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Monica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Encourages teachers to go back to creativity
Anna – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I like the different ideas of others in videos being presented that are linked there for you to see. For example: TED talk.
Amy – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
The information debunked several myths about creativity and who can be creative.
KIMBERLY – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas that incourage students to be risk takers and to encourage creativity.