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.
Kira – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the ways they incorporated real-life people who have shown creativity. I would have liked it even more if I knew who some of the (older generational creative people) were.
Marida – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Taught me how to be creative in every aspect of life.
Sylvia – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
The presenter did a good job of giving us many resources for us to use or visit for more ideas and information.
Adrian – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I think that there were a lot of interesting points that were discussed.
Michele – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
Great information.
Samuel. – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It has excellent information that will be useful in building and encouraging creativity.
Carlos – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
A very informative course.
Pamela – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
It was a good course.
Ronetta – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Really enjoyed this course! It gives concrete evidence for the things that I try to promote daily in my class!
Kim – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
It’s a very good course with many substantial ideas and points.
Gina – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
This was just reinforcement for what I practice in my art class.
Traci – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Presenter was interesting and real.
Kathy – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Some good for thought as well as ideas to encourage creativity.
Aimee – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It is a very interesting course in which the presenter describes different ways in which we are creative.
Brook – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Breaks the myths of what creativity looks like today in the classroom.
Noemi – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I loved the presentation. I really appreciated all the different people that contribute to creativity in real world situations.
Hila – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Many good ideas about why encouraging creativity is important are presented.
Stephen – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Rosa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Inspiring and eye opener to view all children as creative thinkers and doers.
sarah – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
good course
Olga – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good examples
Beth – LA VEGA ISD (verified owner) –
I found the title misleading. I thought it would give more grounded ways to encourage creativity not just review how various people view creativity.
Belinda – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this presentation. Shannon speaks with passion and shares good resources. I will use some of her ideas in my class.
Mimi – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting!
Susan – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
excellent
Carlos – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
great presentation on encouraging creativity
Jancie – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Good course. Instructor is interesting to listen to and has some great ideas. Course also provides links to some great resources to check out.
Amy – CLEBURNE ISD (verified owner) –
Great information. Especially telling the teacher they that have to be creative in order for their students to know it is ok.
Katherine – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome course and all the examples and leaders in creative thinking provide us with a better understanding of how and why we should encourage creativity.
Jodi – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting course with several ideas I can take back to my classroom!
Lauren – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Love it! I can’t wait to get back into my classroom so that I can celebrate all my creative thinkers!
Adriana – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great Presentation!
Sandra – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I liked it
Lana – GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD (verified owner) –
It is definitely helpful in giving me ideas to help my children think creatively in the classroom.
Elizabeth – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informational
Pamela – VALLEY VIEW LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course was more theory, and light on strategies to immediately use in the classroom.
Myra – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I recommend it.
Jennifer – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great information
Lorimar – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This was an excellent and interesting course.
Cecilia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it!
Maricela – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Good information
Samantha – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Encouraging Creativity
Dawn – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting views and topics from the presenter.
Kristi – Allen East Local Schools (verified owner) –
Great takeaways.
Gina – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources!
Erika – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Her tone and quick way of getting to the point.
Maria Isabel – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Good course
Blanca – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This is a very informative training with new ideas about creativity. I like the way Mrs. Shannon presented links and websites as options for helping our students to develop and inspire creativity.
Patricia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Really enjoyed it ….Always look forward to learning something new.
Valerie – RIDGEDALE LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course was interesting and made me think of creativity in a broader sense. It opened my eyes to new ways to encourage creativity in the classroom.