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
Richard – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Thank you. This course covered a diverse array of tools but still seemed cohesive. This makes it easier to take notes on and to remember. Thank you for sharing your times of doubt and despair in such a real way, sometimes superstar teachers intimidate rather than inspire. Your story inspires.
Ilse – LA VILLA ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked how this course had many different ideas that I could use in my classroom.
Melisa – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources as well as motivation to find my “WHY”! I am in the classroom for a reason~remember it!
Sandra – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked the different teaching methods taught in this course.
Manuel – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It is a practical course. Instructor’s experience is very valuable at hands on activities.
Amber – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
provided several new strategies
Adriel – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
It gave me some good ideas of activities that I can do in class.
Michael – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the content and presentation of this course. Very beneficial and provided great ideas to include with the classroom setting.
JUAN CARLOS – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It gives you more resources to become a better teacher. I just wish I could see them working with my students.
Kelley – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course. The content was fast paced and well defined. I like the experience of the teacher, she has a multitude of resources for all teachers and all content.
Jennifer – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
excellent content
Brenda – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
I think the content here is great. It would be nice to have the workbook she mentions. I would also like to have her energy! I would prefer to have this training live instead of online.
Miriam – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
Very beneficial and I appreciate the handouts for resources. The speaker was engaging and the whole presentation was simple and memorable.
Octavio – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
It was helpful
Derya – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
Excellence
Diego – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Esmeralda – EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very interesting
A lot of great ideas
John – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I knew a good deal of this going in, but it was well laid out.
Cynthia – EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and offers great creative ways to improve instruction
Priscila – EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD (verified owner) –
Good resources to use in the classroom.
Angelica – EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD (verified owner) –
There are many resources that could be useful in my classroom.
Ambria – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
This is a very engaging course. There are TONS of really cool activities and resources.
Marilyn – HPS – WEST TX (verified owner) –
This course had great content and tools that can be used for developing a creative classroom setting.
Jacquelyn – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
I gained some useful knowledge. The instructor was amazing. However, much of the information was geared toward high school students.
Mary – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Lisa is easy to listen to and help you to begin to think of more ways to engage with your students
Allen – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the criteria cards. Streamlines the way rubrics work.
Victoria – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
I really loved the course. I found myself taking notes on a lot of resources I can use as a first grade teacher such as FISH, rubistar and so on. I do wish I didn’t get any of the questions wrong but I did 6 hours in one day, without a break so that is probably why.
Dale – WEATHERFORD ISD (verified owner) –
There were many good ideas presented for my teacher toolbox.
Robin – BASTROP ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting and gave good suggestions.
Hugo – Colegio Nueva Granada (verified owner) –
All strategies are really interesting.
Zechariah – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
It was a good way to learn.
Charlie – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
It may serve the elementary teachers very well.
Felisha – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
I like learning new information and getting new strategies
Mercedes – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It is really helpful for all contents area teachers because it provides with a lot of new tools.
Ana – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
this course give veterans teacher fresh ideas in how to use technology in our classrooms
Teri – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
I got lots of ideas on different ways of teaching, especially since I have a very differentiated class.
Yvette – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
Great information that I will implement in the classroom.
Brandon – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Reina Danica – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
HELPFUL!
Amer – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
Perhaps some of the content could be better explained or condensed to main points.
Cathy – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This training is filled with many great resources that will enhance my teaching.
Edith – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was very beneficial, a lot of resources were provided, and it was engaging.
Taylor – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful course with great resources to implement into the classroom!
Victoria – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative. Provides you with great resources.
Shannan – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Great takeaways!
Yesenia – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
very informative.
Shahnoza – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
Very informative course
Andrew – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
I thought the course was informative an provided me with several ideas to implement in my own class.
Guadalupe – TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD (verified owner) –
it provides valuable informatation.
Yvonne – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I am familiar with most of the activities presented and utilize several of them within my classroom.