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.
MONALISA – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
I loved the introduction to so many tech tools that will help me later on in my career!
Monica – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Long list of internet resources or applications that can be used in a variety of ways.
ADRIANA – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course has wonderful resources to help the students.
Ninfa – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I was glad to see some of the apps that I use daily being mentioned. It allowed me to dive a little deeper into some of the apps that I already utilize.
Kristina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful!
Maria Elena – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
All the apps were great resources to explore.
Victor – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Good course.
Esmeralda – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting tech tools to use with our students and to enhance our teaching.
Rosario – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting and informative.
Gerardo – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
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