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.
Lori – River View Local Schools (verified owner) –
I liked getting information about websites my students can go when they have finished their classwork to extend their learning.
victor – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great tools!
Crystalina – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I took away so many resources I want to use in my classroom.
Shannon – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas.
Michael – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
Concise and informative information. Internet resources that any class can use.
Lori – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Had many different tools that you can utilize in the classroom.
AMANDA L – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources to use for planning and activities.
Christina – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome! I loved how the resources were categorized by use and how their descriptions were to the point but not too vague.
Christopher – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
A little outdated, in terms of latest technology, but still found some interesting tools for consideration.
Brian – River View Local Schools (verified owner) –
He provided many great websites that will benefit classroom teachers.