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.
Chad – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –
A lot of really wonderful resources were shared and briefly introduced in this presentation. Really packed with information.
Shae – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) –
This could not have come at a better time as our country is relying heavily on virtual learning to educate our students for the 2020-2021 school year. This is worth every minute!
Sonia – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Great technology tools and a bit about what they are used for.
Enriqueta – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great Resource list
Jennifer – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
Its great to see a variety of different tech items; however when I see something I really like I wish there was a how to use linked with it as well.
Brenda – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
It was good and fast paced!
Candace – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
YAY!!
Audria – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
A lot of great resources
Sean – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
All of my teachers need to see this course. IT is great!
Shelli – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources to apply to the classroom immediately in many areas.