Description
Traveling at a rate of a tool per minute, this fast-paced and informative session will help bring your technology toolbox up to speed by categorizing and reviewing resources designed to promote creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and productivity in you and your gifted students.
In this course you will learn:
- Numerous ways to find online resources that promote creativity and creative thinking
- How to promote collaboration among students through the use of technology
- Ways in which critical thinking can be embedded in all content areas
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Brian Housand, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at East Carolina University in the department of Curriculum and Instruction. He completed his doctoral work at the University of Connecticut with an emphasis in both gifted education and instructional technology. Dr. Housand is the current chair of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Computers and Technology network, and he writes the “Untangling Technology” column for Teaching for High Potential. Currently, he is exploring ways in which technology can enhance the learning environment and striving to define what it means to be creatively productive in a digital age.
Anthony – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
I did learn about a few things I didnt know about. many I already did.
Susan – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
This presentation was full of good resources.
Rebecca – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Contained useful resources…well presented.
Alice – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very helpful. Variety of resources presented.
Kelly – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great tools
Leticia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent because it provides excellent technology resources for both the teacher and students.
ELVIA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Has many tools that you can choose to integrate into lessons so students can be creative. Good for teachers to help build powerful interesting lessons for students.
Debra – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
Incredible list of valuable resources. Thank you.
Amanda – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Andy – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It’s nice to know what new stuff is out there.