60 Tech Tools in 60 Minutes

$20.00

Presenter: Brian Housand, Ph.D., East Carolina University
Core Area: Creativity & Instruction
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Technology is everywhere and for many teachers, understanding technology can be like trying to understand a new language. It can be difficult to learn, let alone know which tech tools are worth using in the classroom and how to use them. In “60 Tech Tools in 60 Minutes,” Dr. Housand gives us a crash course on tools that you can use in your classroom. It only takes an hour to figure out which tools you can use for your classroom. Just imagine being able to leverage one of these tech tools and what it can do for your classroom. Your students will get more out of their experience and your teaching career can be even more fulfilling!

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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. 

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3310 reviews for 60 Tech Tools in 60 Minutes

  1. neenu – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –

    fun and knowledgeable

  2. Vicki – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative

  3. Dusty – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –

    In education there is so much technology to go around, this professional development allows you to view them and select the ones you like and can use in your classroom.

  4. Jimmy – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –

    The nature of the course doesn’t allow for depth when talking about the different tools, but it is awesome just to be made aware that they exist. I can always go and research the tools that sounded most interesting on my own time.

  5. Tomas – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Wow once it started i was like.. Why di i pick this seminar. As i went through it i found some things l liked and some i could not use. I was great and he was so right 60 tips in 60 min did not even feel like an hour Props to this guy can he be my presenter every year.

  6. Rosario – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –

    I found this session to be the quickest, yet most informative I have taken thus far.

  7. Marcos – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –

    It was informative, but I’m wondering how long ago this session was created.

  8. Bryann – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –

    I had great information for tech.

  9. Lisa – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –

    This was a great way to familiarize yourself with some interesting tools that I believe students will really enjoy.

  10. Anna – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –

    so many ideas!

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