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.
Elizabeth – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great course
Veronica – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I love this training, because it’s very easy to understand. Also because provides different interesting websites that we can use in our classroom.
Lupe – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Some of the info was a little bland, but maybe this is because I was watching it online.
Cordelia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great information and thank you for the different ways to introduce creativity.
Felix – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great and useful information to encourage creativity in the classroom!
Sandra – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this workshop. The presenter was motivating and provided plenty of resources. I loved the motivational TED speaker. It was a great reminder how we need to be a change in ourselves so that we can help others belong.
Celestina – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Loved all the ideas.
Stephanie – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
It was a bit overwhelming and had a lot of information. I would have liked to have fewer people listed and instead participate in more examples of creative activities to use in the classroom
Brandie – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
good
Michael – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
Good for beginning GT Teachers