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.
Anne – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Everyone should be able find at least a few tools they can use in their classrooms and daily practice. They were explained succinctly and effectively.
Jessica – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
The apps and websites presented were great.
Rebecca – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great Course!
Roberto – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great resource!
Karen – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of great tech resources! Just like the title says- 60 tech tools! Now I need to have time to explore them all!
norma – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
very informative with alot of tech tools
Arian – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
I think in this digital age, different programs to help meet GT students needs are very important. This is a great program.
Ashley Brooke – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Great, concise list of tech websites and apps!
Julie – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Nice and quick….appreicated
NOEMI – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
informative