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.
Courtney – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very thorough list of technical resources for the classroom.
Jessica – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –
It was very informative.
DaShannon – BLANCHESTER LOCAL (verified owner) –
helpful resources
Jim – CHARDON LOCAL (verified owner) –
There were a lot of educational web sites if you are looking for ideas for projects to do with your students.
Henry – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Many resources are presented throughout this course. Be certain you will find at least one to improve your teaching and communication with parents and students.
Kim – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
This course was very good. There are many ideas that I think will work well in my elementary classroom.
Michael – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
yes
Kristie – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Loved the range of tech ideas!
Tara – IRONTON CITY (verified owner) –
This course had a lot of great tools.
Britton – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I thought this was super helpful and offered a ton of ideas.