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.
Kelli – EAST CHAMBERS ISD (verified owner) –
Very Useful
Debby – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
Not current
Audrey – RUNGE ISD (verified owner) –
It had many great Tech Tools to bring into the classroom.
Mark – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I appreciate the vast array of material shared. It was a great course.
Lori – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Good course. Would have like to be able to see other things that were being referred to. I felt like a presentation screen was displayed but I was not able to view it. Also, some tools and information may need updated.
Jose – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
There is some good info on a range of topics. He covers all the bases from presenting to organization. There are tools for both teachers and students.
MICHELLE – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Great for a quick, fast overview of stuff you can use right away!
Lisa – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative and I will try out quite a few of the tools he recommended.
Angela – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
It was very helpful. I gained knowledge of more resources to use in the classroom.
Robert – WODEN ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed it and discovered many new resources.