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.
Heather – NORWALK CITY (verified owner) –
So many resources, which is great!
Maricela – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful
Deborah – BEAVERCREEK CITY (verified owner) –
This is rapid fire but it gives ideas about a large number of sites that may have applications to the classroom.
DIANA – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course presents useful tools.
Criselda – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It have good information.
Rebecca – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
This course contains a plethora of quality, digital resources for educators and students.
Jennifer – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative and I took away lots of new resources that I will try to implement.
Kellena – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
It was a little technical for me, since I have no interest in social media whatsoever. But I can see where others would benefit greatly.
Becky – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
Helpful websites
NICHOLE – COLDWATER EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
Great resources