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.
Stephanie – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of Tech Tools are described in this video.
Jorge – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
There are new applications that I was not aware of and I plan to look at them to see how I can use them in my classroom.
nora – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great tools
Joey – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Good course. I found several resources I’m planning to use. Some of the resources are outdated now.
Clara Ivette – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Many great resources and tools for the educator and students.
Nancy – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
A lot of great information in regards to resources and a brief description of them.
Rebecca – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Thank you for sharing all these awesome resources! I know I can use some of these.
Destany – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas.
Carmalita – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Very Informative
Jessica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I thought all the resources were awesome and can come in handy in the classroom,