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. Alma – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    nice overview of available apps

  2. Stephanie – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –

    The course was interesting and I enjoyed learning about the different technology tools. I do wish these were updated a bit. The presentation was from 2013, and as we know technology changes greatly over the years. I wish i was given some more up to date tools to use.

  3. Jessica – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –

    Some of the apps were outdated but some where interesting to learn about.

  4. Lydia M – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    This course was interesting and engaging. Got lots of ideas and many of the tools I already use are named in this video so that was cool for me.

  5. Daphne – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner) –

    A lot of websites that you will need to explore.

  6. Erika – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –

    I really enjoyed taking the resources and reassuring myself that I am using some of these. resources already such as neared and google drive and notes.

  7. Andrew – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –

    It is a great resource to use more technology within the classroom setting!

  8. Rhonda – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –

    I think this course opens up lots of opportunities to enhance your knowledge level in so many areas.

  9. Geraldine – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –

    Very Informative

  10. Amy – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –

    This was a great course!

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