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.
Deborah – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I found this course interesting.
Cynthia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great and very informative.n
Sara – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I think that we should be informed about all the resources needed to help our students. Students are motivated to learn when using technology. It makes it more fun for them.
Mary – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
It was very resourceful.
Marlene – Private Pay (verified owner) –
This is great because it is quick and to the point, highlighting the key points to each.
Brittany – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed all of the information from this. I will definitely look into some of these things.
Ashley – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This is a great resource for learning what tools are out there for educators.
Melissa – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I really like this quick shoutout type format. I gained lots of information in an hour!
Amy – River View Local Schools (verified owner) –
The course offers many technology resources that could be implemented in the classroom!
Ashley – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
It was nice to have a quick glimpse at different apps and programs that can be useful to educators and students.