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.
Esteban – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
It was informative.
MERIDETH L – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very relevant information.
JEFFREY L – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very insightful.
Daisy – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
There are some very useful tools. I like that he briefly explains what the app is and that he’s knowledgeable of the apps.
Olivia – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Wow! Amazing resources!!
Brenda – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
love it great information
Melinda – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
good presentation. audio is bad quality.
Maria – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
A lot of good technology resources.
Mary – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
it is very interesting to hear about various sites that can be helpful
Ashley – TEAYS VALLEY LOCAL (verified owner) –
I love this course a a quick reference point and run down of tools that could easily and directly impact your classroom!