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.
Cynthia – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
I loved all of the resources introduced. I did not know about most of these technology tools. It was great to be able to have them all in one place and explained so concisely.
Jorge – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
very informative.
Sheila – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I liked hearing ideas about the resources, but I would have rather been introduced to 3-4 resources and had time to explore them in depth or have presenter model their uses. Personally, I would have gotten more from that.
I was impressed with the amount of knowledge the presenter had on the topic, and I have some ideas to explore on my own.
Angelique – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great course.
Johana – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
5 stars
Julie – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
This was very valuable. I took screenshots of those I wanted to spend more time investiating.
Melissa – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
It was helpful to know about other resources that I was not aware of.
Kristin – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I had heard of most of the tools included.
Nancye – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas!
Richard – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This presentation was great!