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.
LeaAnn – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
This is a great resource!
San Juana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting and full of useful tools/resources to use with students in the classroom. I would like a list of all these resources to keep handy.
Julie – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
I learned about some resources that I will be using.
Elisa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course is very useful because it gives us ideas of a various of tools available to use where children can apply knowledge and creativity.
Lydia M – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great way for me to refresh on some platforms and other technology tools out there that I’d forgotten about. It is quick and to the point. I was also able to learn about a few new tech tools out there that I can implement with learners at all levels of instruction.
Kenya – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course reminded me of some of the platforms that I have used and that I can continue using. Some other I will look deeper into them and include them on my lesson plans to vary the classes a bit.
Dana – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful
Ezequiel – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Many good apps to choose from!
Aurora – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course is very informative and gives many options to help make learning and teaching enjoyable
Aaron – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
very informative on the different tools and apps available to teachers.