Creativity Counts!

Creativity!

Use headphones to listen to the video below.   Some of you have probably heard this before, but it bears listening to again!  Sir Ken Robinson is a well renowned author and educator.  His TED Talk should offer you some perspective.  This video is always a class favorite!

I thought this was an appropriate time to show this video from Sir Ken Robinson while you are contemplating what you will be teaching your own students.   Creativity should always count!  

You are to answer the following using complete thoughts and phrases.  

You should give intelligent well thought out answers.  You should also write in complete, grammatically correct sentences.

What is Creativity?
Why does Creativity matter in Education?
How do we fix this?

Sir Ken Robinson's Website.  Click here

Sir Ken Robinson on TED Talks

The name of your Blog post is Creativity Counts.
Remember to follow the Rubric.  This blog post is due today, Monday, Feb. 3.  

The future of teachers in Texas

Here are two articles for you to read.  

After you have read both, reflect on what you have read.  Give well thought out ideas and statements.

1.  An article and graphic from Texas Monthly.  Click here

2.  Great Teachers:  Great Texas a plan proposed by State Senator Wendy Davis (Richland High School graduate) and candidate for Governor of Texas.  Click here and read about her proposal to strengthen teachers in Texas.

This blog is due on Friday, January 24.  As always, use the rubric for best scoring results.  We may be reviewing your blogs on the big screen, so do your best!