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.
Brooke – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This course was user friendly, and it included several easy to implement strategies for encouraging creativity within any classroom.
Anastasia – NORTHRIDGE LOCAL (verified owner) –
I really liked how she include some activities that I could do with students such as finding how many F’s are in the passage or how all of the items have something to do with the face. I also liked how she introduced different creative thinkers that many people already know but may not think of as creative.
Adam – MIAMI EAST LOCAL (verified owner) –
Good informational presentation. Good references and resources to expand your understanding of creativity and how to foster it in your class.
Kassidy – FORT RECOVERY LOCAL (verified owner) –
Full of excellent resources to use!
Katina – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of great examples of creativity and links for further reading. Responses only at the end.
Paula – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative, and well paced.
RACHEL A – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great and insightful!!
Rebecca – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
CONSUELO – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course because it opens you eyes on the myths about creativity and how creativity is running our economy.
Tamara – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.