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.
Lila – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent!
Angela – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Useful technology information summarized and organized for quick reference.
Jasette – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
There are newer apps that are better.
Cynthia – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
five stars
Willie – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this trainng because it gave me some additional tools I can use in the library.
Janr – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Brief, easy to follow!
Kyle – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) –
Great course to get new ideas and resources for keeping your classroom engaged.
Johnna – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This was one of the best sessions. Thanks.
Danielle – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of great resources to use in the classroom!
Kimberly – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
This course shared an abundant assortment of online tools that would be useful in the classroom. Thank you!