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.
Camerina – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
So many great resources i had no idea existed.
Yvette – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
This presentation offers back to back resources that you can use today.
Michelle – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
Amazing, fun, fast way to learn about new Tech Tools- not sure when Brian made this, but would love to see his updated version.
Brittany – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
This course provided resources for my toolkit.
Lynn – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
This had a lot of helpful information!
Stephanie – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This was so much information in a short amount of time. I wrote everything down to refer back to! I wish I would had printed out the presentation to make my notes on!
Tiffany – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed it. Lots of ideas and was presented well.
Judith – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
This contains a wealth of information on resources teachers can use to reach students remotely.
Jorge – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent Course. This is very helpful during this time where students are learning from home.
Tammy – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Totally great! Can start using so many great tools.