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
Liliana – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and provides a lot of useful classroom resources! Very excited to try a lot of them.
Deborah – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
This course is a great resource for multiple methods of teaching.
Amaris – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
The course is not nearly as concise as I would like it to be.
Jeremias – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
It feels like most of the content is being stretched out needlessly.
Luis – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed the skills and strategies shared! Will definitely be implementing some!
Jennifer – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I loved all of the resources provided. Although, I would like to see an update on what is used now like google docs, sheets, slides.
Traci – LA GRANGE ISD (verified owner) –
This course show that there are TONS of creative ways to add play into your content area.
Nicholas – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
A wealth of knowledge in this course.
Matthew – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative.
Carlos – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Good job,
Angie – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
All the content shared in this course was completely useful, I learned many different types of strategies to implement in my classroom and it will sure help me to make it much better.
Jessica – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
very interesting content
Miguel – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Love every second of it.
Melvin – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
5 Stars
ANDRES – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
VERY GOOD TRANNING.
Jazmine – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
So many amazing examples of activities that I know I will use in my classroom
Crystal – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course had lots of great information.
Clara – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
This course gave me valuable resources to use in my classroom immediately.
PRISCILLA – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It’s good and gives lots of teaching methods.
RODOLFO A – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Richard – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
This was a very long course that could have been covered in about 1/3 the time it took. Most of the content was a grocery list of tools and tricks that teachers can adapt for their needs. I would prefer to consume this in a printed resource book. If this were not required by my school, I would not consume it. Sadly, there are some very good resources to help teachers work with G-T learners that I feel I am missing. I would much prefer to consume resources that were more in-depth and thoughtful.
Eva – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
While it seems to be well organized, it lacks the human element of in-person training. In person training would be more effective.
Cynthia – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Had alot of helpful tips
Andrew – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
It was great.
Adalberto – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
It is a good course overall. Some of the strategies might not be specific for your content. It is still a good because you can use some of the strategies that you can adapt to your content.
Brian – MIAMI EAST LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very well thought out.
Charley – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Christina – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
this is an excellent course; it would have been nice to have the handouts.
kimberly – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
The course was very informative and provided a lot of tools and resources to implement into my classroom
Gustavo – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I learned some interesting perspectives on how to improve what I do to help my students engage.
Barbara – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course has a lot of wonderful resources for new and experienced teachers.
Juan – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
great
Jessica – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
Great
Maria – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
It was a good course filled with great information.
Kristina – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources!
Jenna – CRESTVIEW LOCAL – VAN WERT COUNTY (verified owner) –
This course had valuable information.
Lisa – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
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Dollucy – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Gives a lot of information and tools to use.
Jeremy – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Overall I was happy with the course. I found some ideas that I can immediately implement in my classroom. Also, I am curious about learning more about FISH. That could be a great PD in itself.
SAMET – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
It is a good course. It helped me to understand the needs of GT students.
Guillermina – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
very helpful
Jeffrey – WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD (verified owner) –
This was a very informative course that provided quite a few resources to help teachers become more creative in their teaching style.
Ana – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Engaging.
Dr. Sameena – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
Sure
Velma – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Great G/T training
Demetrius – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
A very good course that breaks down learning at basic through advanced levels.
Epifanio – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
It is a great course full of great strategies.
Karin – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources and ideas to add to my classroom.
Maria – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It is awesome course. I can recommendable to my partners.
Rebecca – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very useful and offered a lot of great ideas and resources.