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.
Grizelda – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Super fun training
Scott – EARLY ISD (verified owner) –
I liked it, lots of good ideas.
Maria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I feel this course was very useful.
Jodi – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Provides many options to use that is beneficial for any grade level.
Zeniff – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative. It had good suggestions on different programs to use in the classroom. I will be using some of these throughout the school year.
vicki – MIDLAND ISD (verified owner) –
I loved becoming aware of tech tools i have never heard of. The information was precise and had great explanations for each on. I truly enjoyed learning about these.
Erika – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of good resources listed.
oscar – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course.
Ernesto – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was really helpful as it provided a plethora of resources that are really helpful for teachers to implement with students.
William – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
There is great information in this course to enhance the digital world of education.