Description
In days past, employers were impressed by graduates who had impressive stores of knowledge. But as the Internet and search engines have leveled the playing field, students need to focus on another set of skills. Do you know the top skills employers will be seeking from your students? Andi McNair has made it easy to make meaningful use of technology to teach your gifted students marketable lifelong skills.
In this course, you will learn to:
- Focus on the skills employers want from grads
- Use technology in innovative ways
- Avoid common time-wasting uses of technology
- Use apps and websites that engage gifted minds
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
This course is aligned with 2016 ODE Teacher Competencies a, b, c, f, g and NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 5.2.
Presenter Bio
Andi McNair currently teaches Gifted and Talented students at a small rural school at Bosqueville ISD in Texas. She has been a teacher for over a decade, teaching 4th/5th grade math before moving into gifted education. As a parent of gifted children, she is a strong advocate for gifted education. She regularly speaks at TAGT (Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented) and other conferences, particularly sharing her passion for innovative education. Andi is married to her high school sweetheart. They have three children and live in Waco, TX.
michele – ELYRIA CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
It had a lot of good ideas for websites, but none of the QR codes worked
Dulce – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I like all the new ideas and apps mentioned in this course. She was very knowledgeable of all that she was explaining.
Anna L. – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and great examples of how to use and incorporate technology in your classroom.
Kristina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
The apps and websites discussed in this course will be very useful in the classroom.
Arizbeth – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great intructional websites provided.
Sara – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this presentation. I love how the apps for the students are geared to learning.
Bennie – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed knowing about the various online resources available to teachers and students. to make learning more meaningful.
Rosario – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
The course is productive and explains different computer programs.
Talina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course! It shares meaningful and useful information.
ANA R – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent