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.
Sarah – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative. There are so many resources out there and its nice to know the ones to look for.
Karina M – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Easy and quick to understand how to apply the tools expressed in the classroom.
Mary – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning about these apps
Kayla – Mobile County School District (verified owner) –
This was a great course. Everything presented is useful.
beth – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
There were some useful suggestions. Some seem dated and/or not working
Lenne – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I found the websites that were given were helpful and would actually consider incorporating some into my lesons.
Sandy – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
There are a lot of good apps and sites I can use.
Erika – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
This course had lots of great, quick information on tools that teachers can use in their classrooms.
Susan – BELLBROOK-SUGARCREEK LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
5 Stars! All sorts of technology to bring into your classroom.
Amanda – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Has some really good resources for all ages.