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.
Ashley – SOUTH POINT LOCAL (verified owner) –
There were many great resources that I could incorporate into my classroom immediately.
Ashlee – SOUTH POINT LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course provided many new ideas that can be used in the classroom with technology.
Rachel – SOUTH POINT LOCAL (verified owner) –
This was a great course that gives you many, many resources to use when it comes to implementing technology in your classroom.
Bryce – SOUTH POINT LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was very informative and relatable to today’s students.
Ashlie – SOUTH POINT LOCAL (verified owner) –
Some of the words did not show up on the presentation.
Ileana – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
It was an avalanche of ideas for the classroom. I love learning about more tools that both my students and I can learn!
Ana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I think that he is on point with some of the presented information that we already use in our classrooms as teachers.
Mabel – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This is a great course that talks about technology tools that can be used to make teaching more effectively.
ESTRELLA – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Well organized and great information.
Lyvia – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked all the new ideas teachers can use to enhance their lessons!