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.
Susan – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I would recommend this course to other teachers. It provides useful platforms and tools to both teachers and students.
Daniel – River View Local Schools (verified owner) –
A lot of information in a short amount of time, but very informative.
Lana – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
Great tools to add to your toolbox! I like all the different platforms, I hadn’t seen some of these.
Susana – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
I really liked his concise description and personal input in regards to these awesome resources that can help us keep our students motivated and engaged.
jodi – BORDEN COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
good. lots of new tools
Michelle – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
I thought it was very interesting and useful for all grade levels.
Leah – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it! Thank you!
Erica – Region 17 (verified owner) –
Great computer apps for the classroom
Janette – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Enjoyed the refresher!
Nohemi – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
This short course taught me so much about resources I can use in my class! I really recommend it.