Description
Incorporating creativity into the classroom isn’t just about making art projects or decorations. It’s about teaching students to approach problems creatively and become richer, deeper thinkers. Lisa Van Gemert, award-winning educational consultant, guides teachers through an in-depth look at how to bring creative instruction into their classrooms. This six-hour course, “Creativity and Instructional Strategies,” dives deep into what creativity is and how to use it in the classroom.
Ms. Van Gemert uses data and research to explain the educational and personal benefits that students gain when they learn to think creatively. She addresses common myths about creativity, such as that it’s only useful for lower elementary grades or for certain subjects. After taking this course educators will have the resources, inspiration, and knowledge they need to make their classrooms engaging and exciting through creativity.
In this course educators will learn about:
- How creativity affects a student’s learning
- Resources for cultivating a creative classroom
- Creative activities
- Humor and creativity
Consuelo – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It’s a good course, I like how it was structured and the reflective questions were a way for me to reflect on my own learning.
Christie – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas and activities for teachers and students
Mark – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course. I learned about tons of resources that I will use.
Jill – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
The class was great, I only wish I had a copy of the handouts.
Crystal – LUBBOCK ISD (verified owner) –
so far so good, very informative and lots of resources
Jessica – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed all the resources in this training. Will definitely be adding some to my tool belt.
Deborah – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
There are a lot of good strategies to use with your students, but it will take some time and planning on the teachers part to create these tools to use in their classrooms.
Lance – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
An excellent resource including a wide variety of ideas that can be integrated into the classroom.
Blair – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
This course provides many resources that are beneficial for the classroom, not just gifted students. From this course I have seen different ways to use the resources I have already been using.
Mariaelena – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting course. Learned many different strategies to use in my classroom.
Veronica – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This cores was very information and gave lots of great ideas that can be used in the classroom and any grade level.
Mallory – LUBBOCK ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning some of the tools to use in the classroom to provide more opportunities to learn.
Irfan – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
very helpful and doable in most of the areas
Cynthia – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
I gathered a lot of ideas that I can use in my classroom.
Maria Teresa – LUBBOCK ISD (verified owner) –
It was very light and easy to understand the core of it. (the essence)
nancy – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the coarse. I am having a little trouble finding the handouts though.
Rubie – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course was helpful in providing new strategies and activities for the classroom.
Michelle – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Good Ideas/suggestions
Sarah – LUBBOCK ISD (verified owner) –
In this course a lot of valuable resources were offered that can be readily used and are free.
Olivia – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
The resources were great. They could be used for any content.
Zehra – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Good.
Eric – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It was good. Very interesting and formative.
Irazema – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It provided a lot of great resources to use in the class.
Evila – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this GT training and learned many new ways to captivate my students minds and keep them motivated in the classroom. I am very grateful for all the great resources that were shared.
Eric – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
I really did enjoy it! I will use a lot of its resources in my classroom.
Roxanna – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
I am so glad I took Lisa’s 30 hour training. This training was very well organized. I have learned so much and am excited to start a new year teaching gifted students!
Azul – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I found many creative tools to implement in my classroom. Looking forward to try them !
Karl – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
A wealth of information and resources
Fidel – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
I love the resources provided
Thomas – COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD (verified owner) –
It offers a vast array of resources that can be applied to virtually any content and grade level.
Veronica – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Very good. learn a lot.
Hand out missing some examples.
Lauren – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Amy – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great information!
Miriam – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative and well presented
REGINA – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Its very useful!
Matthew – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
A plethora of resources that can help teachers to present material in a variety of ways and also assess students in multiple aspects.
Lelia – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
A plethora of resources, great information
Lisa – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Phenomenal, a plethora of information I can take back and use for my students!!!
juan – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Ruben – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent Resources given that a teacher can take away with and practice in their classroom.
Karen – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was fun and helpful!!
Yvette – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This was very helpful. I enjoyed listening to Lisa. I wish I could meet her in person. I have so many questions for her.
Stephen – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This course is valuable, and I really enjoy the course.
Ashley – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD – SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this training as Lisa provided a great array of different resources that can be used in the classroom to encourage student engagement.
Eduardo – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course is essential for all teachers of the gifted. Creativity and Instructional Strategies gives good insight as to what teachers need to know and do to truly meet the needs of the gifted.
Ariana – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful information that I will definitely take back into my own classroom!
Emma – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
goof
Anthony – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
great couse
Pamela – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Very imformative! So many good ideas!!!
Leticia. – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Some information is helpful. Focused too much on math and elementary.