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.
Stephanie – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful resources
Juanita – Pilot (verified owner) –
This was an awesome training to help with identifying the best resources and apps available for teachers and students.
Shelly – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
There are so many great suggestions here. Now I need to take the time to explore the ones I want to try out first.
Judith – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
He is a very good speaker, keeps you motivated. The resources presented were new and up to stream.
Kimberly – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) –
This was interesting to see other apps and websites I’ve never heard of.
Cristina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It need more visuals
Krista – WODEN ISD (verified owner) –
I like that this has been updated.
Gwendolyn – FORT BEND ISD (verified owner) –
The course was filled with useful information. It was easy to understand and kept my attention.
jorge – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
new web sites to try
Sean – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
A very good coursefor teachers looking for resources for the classroom