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.
Jennifer – FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
I appreciate the organization of this author and the highlights of each item spoken about. Some I will implement right away.
Danette – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
No thank you.
Josh – Coshocton City Schools (verified owner) –
Great list of tools and descriptions.
Britton – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
This class was very informative. I can’t wait to dive into to some of these apps.
Debbie – NORDONIA HILLS CITY (verified owner) –
This was a great course. He offers excellent information and many new suggestions to be used in the classroom.
Rosa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I think that this course has many options for students and teachers. By applying what I have learned, I can allow my students to be more creative and use technology.
Robert – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –
I really liked the short concise method of presenting a great deal of ideas that can help teaching with the increasing technologic world.
Stephanie – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I love hearing about Apps that can be used in the classroom.
Roxanne Selee – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
There are many resources introduced. I wish that each one would of been noted as free or paid.
Tess – NEW BREMEN LOCAL (verified owner) –
I think for teachers wanting to stay up to date in the digital world, then this was excellent!