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.
Tricia – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
I think it was a little outdated to still be being used, but I did find some nuggets of good practice in it.
Rebecca – SANDUSKY CITY (verified owner) –
This is probably more for people unfamiliar with technology. Additionally, it’s pretty outdated.
Dominique – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
Great course! A lot of resources were mentioned.
Michael – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
I love all of the ideas from this course.
Jessi – Franklin Local Schools (verified owner) –
If you are not familiar with using tech tools in your classroom this is helpful. I use tech daily and only hadn’t heard of a few of the resources.
Rodolfo – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent Training
Jeffrey – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was very good .Included many useful ideas.
Christina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very well summarized apps!
Raquel – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This presentation is great now that we are teacher online.
Rebecca – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Offers many ways to engage students.