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.
David – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Lots of useful tech tools for all content areas!
Sandra – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
It was a great way to learn about the many apps available for educators and students.
Dayna – FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
found some new things to use
Barbara – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Loved this course…so much practical information….can’t wait to get started working with the resources.
Virdzinija – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
The course gives helpful insights about different venues in delivering instructions and assess students.
Rhonda – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
great
Chad – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Got some GREAT sites!
ASHLEY – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I loved this course. It was a bunch of information in bite size pieces that can be connected to any content.
Juan A – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the quick and easy reviews for each tool that was cited, quick and to the point
Jennifer – Gloucester County Public Schools (verified owner) –
This is a great course for anyone who wants to incorporate more technology in their classrooms.