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.
Maria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This training is amaizing , it show all the possibilities that we as educators can use in order to improve or have the student engage. Thank you
Lily – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I found this course very informative and useful.
Robbie – EVERMAN ISD (verified owner) –
enjoyed – lots of ideas to play around with
Ashley – BRAZOS ISD (verified owner) –
I found this to have many different educational tools to help both students and teachers in the classroom. Many of these I have not heard of and cant wait to explore myself and share with my teacher friends.
Karissa – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –
I thought the course was okay, but I would have liked less items with more explanations and real life examples of how to implement them.
Devon – HILLSBORO ISD (verified owner) –
Many ideas for tech use in the classroom.
Gabriela – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning about the different apps that are out there.
Jessica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Informative on different types of apps and websites that can be used for both teachers and students alike.
JULIA – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoy this course. I saved several bookmarks on my phone to make sure i could find them again. I look forward to using several of these tools in the classroom.
Kim – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
Great way to see 60 sites with a description without chasing a rabbit down a rabbit hole.