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.
Marcy – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
This was actually beneficial and something new and actually interesting! Unlike many of the courses available through this program.
Jessica – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Full of great technology tools and a brief description of each one.
Amy – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
If they all still work, lots of good apps and tech tips.
Miriam – Brazosport ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent resources. I will definitely use these in my classroom
Regina – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
In this one course, I learned more than I have learned in two years from our Tech support. I had no idea there was anything else besides Seesaw and Nearpod.
Rachel – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Awesome collection and overview of useful technology.
Matthew – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Lots of great educational tech tools for teachers of every grade.
Kyle – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
I like the sharing of resources, apps.
Michelle – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This course gives great resources to be used in and out of the classroom.
Amanda – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
There are a lot of great resources that he introduced me to.