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. Lora – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –

    This course had numerous tools and resources for the digital age. I would like to see more resources with direct links to teaching and learning mathematics.

  2. Amanda – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –

    It was really helpful to see all the different apps.

  3. Julie – TROTWOOD-MADISON CITY (verified owner) –

    Love all of the ideas and resources that were presented! A lot of the apps are things I would like to use but just don’t have the time to search for them.

  4. Cynthia – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –

    Awesome!,,

  5. Noemi – FT SAM HOUSTON ISD (verified owner) –

    Some of the websites or apps presented are a bit old but all in all informative.

  6. Megan – BIG WALNUT LOCAL (verified owner) –

    Great topic and lots of great info.

  7. Sharlonda – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –

    I like that there were a variety of tech resources, many of them I had not heard of and am very interesting in checking out and seeing how I can adapt it for my needs in the classroom.

  8. Michelle – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    Great apps but you need to spend time getting to know each one to see what would work for you.

  9. Cynthia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    excellent course for teachers to browse and try different apps for their students.

  10. kristina – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –

    Great course for digital tools!

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