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.
Alejandra – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Very good course with great resources that can definitely come in handy.
Chris – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Very useful!
Melissa – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed it , loved that i got more resources to use in the classroom.
Crystal – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Quick run through SO MANY RESOURCES! This was my fun time. 🙂
Hilda – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course, very informative. It listed many great resources. The descriptions for each were short and to the point.
Jennifer – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources
Tandra – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
This was very helpful and full of exciting technology resources to try! The presenter was engaging and allowed for quick following and completion of the course. I can’t wait to explore these resources and see which ones will work best in my integrated studies classroom.
Roxanna – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting tools – especially for distance learning
Amy – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
Great and to the point!
Ashley – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Really great resources for teachers and students! Easy to stay engaged and take notes for future ideas!