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.
Rachael – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was good in showing how creativity happens all around us and giving real life examples of people and ideas that foster creativity.
Ricky – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Thanks
Josephine – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the presentation and how it included creative people and their creations. It was reassuring to learn that creativity can be taught.
Patricia – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of great information on creativity.
Maria – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
This course is a great tool to see how creativity works! Students need to be creative in this world in order for them to be successful.
Shannon – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoy Nicole Shannon’s presentations, she is very knowledgeable and interesting.
Leslie – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
Very well put together!
Heather – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
great course
Celina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
informative
Jezelle – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the reminders of what creativity is and about creative people. I would have enjoyed more examples and ways to use it in the classroom.