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.
Paola – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course because it showed me programs that I ca use for my GT students.
Linda – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
There are a lot of really great ideas and content in this course. I have a list of tools I am going to check out soon!
Esperanza – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
It is excellent. It provides useful tech tools for both students and teachers.
Ethan – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I loved all the brief synopsis’ of each tool, and how to use it in the classroom.
Becky – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
I found it very useful.
Richard – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
exposure to tech sites that you may never have heard of
Raelynn – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful
Cynthia – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Some good resources.
Diana – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This course provides useful resources for students and teachers.
Adriana – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
This course provides many useful tools for students and teachers to utilize in a classroom setting or personal setting.