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.
Flor – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Great resources were presented that can be used in the classroom.
Marisa – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Great list and explanation of these tech tools.
Karen – Private Pay (verified owner) –
I believe this class had some wonderful ideas, but I was not able to respond to multiple questions…my screen was blank.
Courtney – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Great platforms for many different purposes!
jorge – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed it quick understanding explanations of all types websites and apps that can be used in the classroom. I am able to determine which websites or apps would benefit me with out having to test all of them out.
Tracey – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great Info I can use right now
Mario – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Deanna – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It’s great. Some of the programs where very interesting. Some have been updated since this video.
Nereyda – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
Gives many options.
Edgar – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
great apps!