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.
Raymond – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Lots a great tech tools to pick from to go along with your needs or style of teaching.
Thelma – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was short but very informative.
Liberty – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
There are a lot of tools in this but a little old.
Sara – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I knew that these were a lot of apps and that there are more. I do feel that some apps take away from teaching and that other apps are helpful when teaching. It woud have been nice to actually have gone in to some of the websites to explore.l
Christy – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
very interesting and a lot of great tools.
Bennie – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This session offers great tools and resources for teachers and students alike.
Alex – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (WACO) (verified owner) –
Very interesting. New ideas.
Rosario – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It describes the different technology programs available to the students.
Maria – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great information on the array of tools that educators can use in their classroom to enrich student learning.
Rocio – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting and educational! Great to watch!