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.
April – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I found this course to be very helpful and can’t wait to get started with several of the suggestions.
MARIA B – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It’s good to know the various tools available to use for teaching.
Sandra – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the course I learned about the different tools that help to research for GT students/students.
Daisy – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources! I look forward to implementing many of the tech tools in my teacher toolbox.
Margaret – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course. While it did not provide any “how to” information, it provided enough for me to go out and explore these tools and determine what I can use successfully in my classroom.
Rachael – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful
Jakeia – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
I got some great websites to work with.
Bryan – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –
This was solid, but many things have changed or don’t exist.
Carmen – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful sites that will be very useful in the classroom.
NICHOLE – COLDWATER EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
Great ideas to use!