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.
Clay – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome applications for learning. Take a few of these and see how it works out!
Sarah – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
Quick and easy….so many resources presented!
Amy – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Great variety of tools–many of which I’ve never heard of before. I can’t wait to explore!
Patricia – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Great course with a lot useful information about ways to integrate technology.
Ashlee – HOLLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it! A lot of great app to use!
Sarah – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I thought that this was a great course! Lots of tools to choose from that fit your teaching style!
Eduardo – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
This presentation was awesome. I loved the different types of apps and websites that can really have a positive impact on my teaching. These are especially useful because of the virtual setting we find ourselves in
Kindra – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Many tech resources were covered. I have heard of or used many of them, but there were also many that I haven’t heard of. I’m looking forward to exploring for distance learning.
Leonel – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very useful, thank you.
Jonathan – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great and to the point