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
Brittany – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
great strategies!
Edna – Colegio Nueva Granada (verified owner) –
It is full of useful resources and ideas. It is inspiring and and injects creativity to your teaching.
Valeria – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
I enjoyed doing this course.
Peggy – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
It had a lot of good information that was well presented and interesting. I did learn a lot and will implement some ideas into my classroom. I really enjoyed her sharing her personal journey and experiences.
Mary – HPS – WEST TX (verified owner) –
I thought is was very useful and informative with the many strategies presented.
Veronica – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the variety of resources to use in the classroom.
April – HPS – WEST TX (verified owner) –
I actually found some of it helpful
Suani – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
it was great
Rosario – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
All modules had very good information.
Shannon – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Fantastic. Worth every penny.
Jennifer – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
This was a fun unit.
Edwardo – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
Very good
Rebecca – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
good
Jessica – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
I found it very interesting. I am going to be using some of these strategies in my classroom.
Taylor – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
great
Mardonnia – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
It’s a good refresher course.
Alyssa – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
It was good. After the 4 class, I took the Texes 162 GT Supplemental and passed. So I would say she covers alot an thoroughly while also providing fun and useful resources. She was also very engaging due to her great stories and giving me that sense that she was a true authority in teaching and GT.
Scott – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
This one is my favorite!
Jordan – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked this course showing the different activities that can be used in the classroom.
Cassandra – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
A lot of great resources and activities that could be used in the classroom.
Jessica – HPS – WEST TX (verified owner) –
Many useful resources that can be implemented in the classroom are given and how to use them.
An – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
The course was easy to follow and understand. It gave teachers hand on information, ideas, assessment how to integrate back to our classroom. I love it.
BRENDA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I got great ideas!!!
matthew – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I was very interesting and I like the list of resources that I did not know were available.
William – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
It was well thought out and very informative. I wish there would have been visuals of the actual examples.
Amapola – HPS – WEST TX (verified owner) –
It was helpful and informative
Hanneke – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent training with a lot of resources. I do wish that I could have a copy of the handout pages that she referenced throughout, or that they were in the notes.
Ryan – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Taylor – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this course. I was highly entertained.
Melissa – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I appreciate the quotes and resources given during this course.
Kimberly – PALACIOS ISD (verified owner) –
Lisa presents unique ideas and free resources for creative instructional strategies. I appreciate that she mentions and gives examples of how to increase the complexity of an activity so that you can use the same activities for advanced and grade level classes.
Carolyn – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Enjoyed the various activities offered.
Jason – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas for introducing novelty and increasing engagement!
Steven – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Very well put together and lots of practical ideas to take bck to the campus.
Mariela – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I love how many resources were given and the interactions offered. Thank you Lisa!
April – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful information
Tammy – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Great course! I appreciate the wonderful resources that Lisa shared with us. They contain a lot of materials and activities that can be immediately utilized in my classroom.
Theresa – PALACIOS ISD (verified owner) –
It was very educational.
Ming – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
I like this session very much!
Thank you, Lisa!
Amanda – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course was great and gave me a lot of insight on how to approach creativity within curriculum!
Michael – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
This training had many helpful resources and tools. I was challenged by the way Lisa modeled preparation for students to be challenged with higher level thinking and creativity.
Geri – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Great training! So many creative ideas to use in the classroom.
Caitlin – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course gave lots of resources and content.
Roshanne – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great Course
Meryem – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
good
Rahmi – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
It was nice! I actually got some new ideas on what to implement in class!
Melissa – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This was very thorough. I learned a lot from this course.
Aida – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Good strategies to use in the classroom.
Johana – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
great
Gabriel – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Very valid information.