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.
Julie – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
There are some good resources in here. As is the case with technology, some of these are already outdated and some newer ones have stormed onto the scene, but it certainly is still good to know about as many resources as possible
Judy – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
Love the many sites that can be used for a variety of subjects.
Carlos – TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of information on Technology that maybe used in the classroom.
Dana – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –
I would say this is a great course to take to become familiar with different apps and websites to use in the classroom to give our students a new tool to stimulate, engage, and motivate.
Cynthia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great new app and websites
Alison – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
Great resources.
Amanda – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –
Great resource, should be updated though.
Claudia – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great online resources.
Allison – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Amazing tools! I cant wait to play and incorporate in my daily routines!
Flor – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
There are so many extremely helpful apps for us teachers out there. Many of the apps mentioned are free and can help make our lessons more effective.