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.
Rebecca – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Quick and to the point
Pura – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I loved that it gave information without being boring, straight to the point. Offered tons of sites. loved it
Melida – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I was overwhelmed with so many resources in one hour. I will need to go and explore my favorites.
Maria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was very informational. It provided me with several very good links to use with students.
Ronna – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
This course introduced some great tech resources. Very valuable.
Jacqueline – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
A lot of interesting and useful applications for the students.
Silvia – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Informative and straight to the point.
Kristin – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
This was very informative about the uses of technology.
Raquel – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas!
Margie – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
I saw some interesting apps and websites but some are outdated.