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.
Candice – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
I had heard and used several of these before and I just wish we had more time in our school days for kids to have time to play on some of the websites that are more game related.
Stephanie – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
There are many websites that are useful for teachers.
Claudia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great suggestions to use in the classroom
Jami – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great technology resources for enrichment and student engagement!
Elizabeth – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
LOVE this type of session.
Laura – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Really informative!
Beatrice – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great and informational.
Rebecca – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) –
This course was very useful in tech tools that educators can use. Many of these tools are great additions to allowing students to demonstrate their giftedness.
Dora – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome course!
Melody – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It had quite a bit good websites. Some of the websites were outdated though.