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
Nimra – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
It’s very helpful.
DiShante – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Lots of useful information and tools for the classroom
John – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I believe this class will help anyone learn ways to engage students. It will definitely give you different options for achieving student performance.
Athziry – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting and research based information. This course helped me to think out of the box when working not only with gifted students, but with all students.
Stephen – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
This is an easy to understand course.
Angelia – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It’s ok
Gwendolyn – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
It’s very informative especially for new teachers.
Noemi – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course was alright, some of the information felt unnecessary and the speaker did not sound confident in the information given; she constantly sounded lost and all over the place. Additionally, the Reflective Questions, half the time did not make sense.
Also, I did not agree with what was said in one of the units “4.6.2. Examples of Teacher Humor,” where Lisa Van Gemert stated “so that I grade 5 good ones, 5 bad ones, 5 good ones….Otherwise, you know I would want to slit my wrists.” I found this comment to be very unprofessional and can be viewed as triggering to some. Please have that video evaluated and edited. Thank you.
Marcela – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I liked it.
Tiffany – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course was very helpful. As a new teacher, I am always looking for resources, ideas, and guidelines to help me initiate/create meaningful instructional content. I will definitely use the suggested sites provided.
Donald – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
thought provoking
Robby – CHARLOTTE ISD (verified owner) –
I really like the instructor and she is one of us that understands what can work and not waste our precious time. The content was fun!!
James – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It gave me many great tips, as I am a first year teacher in a career change.
Laura – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Great practical ideas
Danielle – EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD (verified owner) –
I think the activities she has to offer are great, but her voice is very monotone. One of her first points was to change our voice and make it interesting, which she failed to do. She also speaks very slow. An option to have the sound 1x, 1.5x or 2x faster would be great.
Soumini – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
Love this course. Wish it was in -person.
Joshua – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course is very powerful and has a lot of helpful tools.
Elvis – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Great and informative
Lance – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Informative and full of resources.
Matthew – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This is a good resource, especially for newer teachers.
Latrisha – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I love the activities that Lisa introduced here. The use of the cube comes in handy in facilitating classroom discussions because a lot of times students need conversation starters.
Johanna – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
I loved her creative ideas. I am going to keep a copy of the handout so that I have the links to these great websites.
Arnulfo – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
All of the strategies are top notch. I can see myself incorporating these daily. Thanks
Jummai – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
She was very engaging, she great how-to strategies and resources that can be readily implemented in the classroom.
Ricardo – EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD (verified owner) –
good course
Dina – EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD (verified owner) –
I always enjoy learning new strategies and activities to bring into the classroom so these sessions were very informative.
Alfredo – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Karina – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
very good
Blessilda Maria Amanda – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I learned a lot from this course even in the comforts of my home.