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.
Victoria – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) –
I loved how everything was to the point and I was able to learn so much!
Chyree – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This was very helpful. I appreciate all of different kinds of tools that he covered.
Nate – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It is always great to see new ways to integrate technology.
Magdalena – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I loved it. It helps new teachers and veteran teachers to learn of new tools that are out there. Tools that not only are being used by educators but can also be used by students. It also serves as a refresher!
Katelyn – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
It was quick, effective, and to the point.
Haley – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great and useful resource.
Levi – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources and tools.
Aracely – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This course has very informative and useful tools for us to incorporate in our classroom.
Brianna – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
I found this training to be very helpful to keep up with current technology strategies to use in a classroom.
Blanca – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great course, very informational.