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.
Christella – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
great!!
Kelly – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
There were some things I found useful.
BARBARA J – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great resource. Want to try them all.
BRENDA MARIANA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
great course with awesome activities
Cecilia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great tools presented.
Edgar – BELTON ISD (verified owner) –
this gave many resources for teachers to help students expand their learning.
Wendy – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
This was GREAT! It was a little outdated. I would love to hear him again with all of the updated apps and programs.
Anne – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
This course would be great for a technology teacher. I wish you could see the screens that he is using during the presentation.
Darlene – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
It’s okay.
Mariana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It provides so many resources and tools to differentiate lessons in our classrooms.