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.
Lori – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Was exactly what I needed…short synopsis of Tech Tools. Some I had heard of, but many were new and I’m intrigued to research them further and try them out. Quick & helpful info.
Mary – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Would like to be able to see the websites/apps as he is talking about them instead of his ppt.
Debbie – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
The tools shared are an incredible resource.
shaunda – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
These were some great resources I can use, in and outside my class. Some of the resources I knew about but a lot them I didnt.
ROSAANGELICA O – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I absolutely loved this course! Very useful and something that I will immediately refer to when I am creating lessons or share with my department during professional development.
Melanie – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Really great resources.
Melissa – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this PD. It was practical, not boring, and gave soooo many great ideas that I can use right away.
Darlene – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources mentioned!
Alicia – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
I would tell others it has great technology resources
Jay – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I thought I knew some Tech Tools but this gave me a lot more to look into.