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.
Esther – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Very useful info. I had already used some of the tech tools presented, but I was introduc ed to others that I would like to try.
Chantel – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I like the information shared with me that I can implement into my classroom
Joseph – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
A great course with a lot of helpful technology resources.
Crystal – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course and so many resources we can use for student learning or in the classroom.
Sylvia – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This course offers many useful tools that students will definitely enjoy.
Lynda – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this course!!! It’s like someone already did the homework for you and is sharing the best of the best out there for you as an educator and your students.
Cristina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It is a summary of resources.
Todd – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
I appreciate all of the tools and ideas offered in this course. There are many valuable and usable resources suggested throughout the course.
Jandi – River View Local Schools (verified owner) –
I only gave it two stars because I felt it was for older grade levels and I teach third grade.
Janice – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
This course provides an enormous amount of resources that have been tried and tested by educators. I look forward to exploring many of them.