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.
Elma – TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was very informative and suggested quite a few apps we could incorporate into our classrooms
Rhonda – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the pacing, the information, the nuts & bolts of the tech tools and how they are useful in classrooms, especially for GT students. I liked how it was organized, as well.
Monica – FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Useful, but I would like different kinds of free and easy-to-use tech tools available.
Timothy – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
helpful with many new tools
Jenci – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
It is very informational, gave me lots of ideas for the classroom.
Sandra` – TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD (verified owner) –
Too many items. Would have been more interesting with fewer items and a little more discussion about each one.
Raquel – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was a wonderful presentation. The pace of the presenter was great and kept me engaged throughout the presentation.
Robert – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked the ability to go and look at tools that are applicable to my class and move past ones that do not apply to my teaching. I found myself exploring tools that I will actually use instead of becoming bored having to sit through explanations of things that may only apply to elementary teachers instead of my high schoolers.
Jack – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
Good course. Very helpful.
Maria – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course is very informative and provides many resources.