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.
Katrina – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
Great information!
Pedro – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
It’s alright. Good for novice users.
Melody – Private Pay (verified owner) –
I thought this was a great course. I took away several tech ideas for my classroom.
Sonia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome
Paula – BLANCHESTER LOCAL (verified owner) –
I loved all of the great sites presented. I cannot wait to start exploring myself.
Anna – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great technology tools!!!
Jose – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course with a variety of different tools that fit you teaching needs.
Haley – Private Pay (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course.
David – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
Was able to see and view interesting websites you can use as an educator.
Mayra – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great resources!