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.
Maecie – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great course! Very interesting to listen to.
Josefina – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Variety of ideas and info.
Michelle – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
The course was very informative and engaging.
Becky – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
Really good course. I got a few more ideas for my classroom. I also understand how we as teachers sidestep students creativity and pigeon hole them to follow a norm.
Esmeralda – TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Jennifer – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
It was a great course
Rosario – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
Very Informative
Karine – TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD (verified owner) –
Love the new ideas and perceptions of creativity
Omega – MIDLAND ISD (verified owner) –
I highly recommend this course. Creativity is something EVERY teacher should incorporate into their lessons. I learned so much from this course and intend to use many of the suggestions in my classroom.
Robin – Private Pay (verified owner) –
“The Reality Is…” that statement must’ve been made 40 times.