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.
Zelma – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It is a great resource to learn about apps that can be use in the classroom.
Linda – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Training needs to be updated.
Amy – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources!
michelle – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
TONS of informative tools/websites/apps!
Sara – ANTWERP LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great resources. He just goes really fast. I had to pause it often so I could write things down.
Tanya – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I was expecting something a little different, but found a few of these apps interesting.
Kristy – Coshocton City Schools (verified owner) –
There were several websites that I would like to try.
Laura – NEW KNOXVILLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Excellent resources!
Gabrielle – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
I think this course is great for those that need to know more ways to reach students in a more interactive manner. I also think the descriptions with the items shared gave enough information to look into it further if wanting to.
Pamela – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I found this course to have a variety of ideas presented without being overwhelming.