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EDUCATION
Doctorate of Philosophy (2008)
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, Storrs, Connecticut
Major: Educational Psychology
Specialization: Gifted and Talented; Instructional Technology
Dissertation Title: The Effects of Using Renzulli Learning on Student Achievement and Student Motivation
Master of Arts (2004)
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, Storrs, Connecticut
Major: Education
Specialization: Gifted and Talented
Bachelor of Science in Education (1997)
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, Georgia
Major: Elementary Education
Bachelor of Arts (1993)
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, Georgia
Major: English
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
2008-2018 EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
College of Education
Department of Elementary Education & Middle Grades Education
Greenville, North Carolina
Associate Professor
EDUC 4400 – Foundations of School Learning, Motivation, and Assessment
EDUC 6551 – Problems and Issues in Education
EDUC 6552 – Problems and Issues in Education
ELEM 3235 – Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School
ELEM 3236 – Practicum in Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School
ELEM 3275 – Early Childhood and Elementary School Curriculum
ELEM 3600 – Grade 3 -5 Practicum
ELEM 4300 – Classroom Organization and Management in Elementary School
ELEM 4324 – Internship in the Elementary School
ELEM 4325 – Internship Seminar: Issues in Elementary Education
ELEM 4525 – Classroom Organization and Management in the Early Childhood and Elementary School
ELEM 6000 – Action Research Planning in Elementary Education
ELEM 6001 – Action Research Implementation in Elementary Education
ELEM 6400 – Advanced Assessment and Teaching in the Elementary Grades
ELEM 6500 – Management and Problem-Solving in the Elementary School
ELEM 7000 – Thesis
MIDG 6100 – Young Adolescents, Schools, and Community
SPED 6104 – Introduction to Gifted Education
SPED 6401 – Methods & Materials in Gifted Education
SPED 6402 – Differentiated Curriculum for the Gifted
SPED 6403 – Practicum in Gifted Education
TCHR 6020 – MAT Classroom Management
TCHR 6024 – MAT Internship
2016 STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (SUNY) BUFFALO
International Graduate Program for Educators
Buffalo, New York
2016 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON
Watson College of Education
Wilmington, North Carolina
2005-2008 UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
Neag Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development
National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented
Storrs, Connecticut
1997-2005 DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
Decatur, Georgia
CREATIVE PRODUCUTIVITY
BOOKS
Housand, B. C. (2018). Fighting fake news! Teaching critical thinking and media literacy in a digital age. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press, Inc.
Housand, A. M., Housand, B. C., & Renzulli, J. S. (2016). Using the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with technology. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press, Inc.
Reis, S. M., Eckert, R. D., Fogarty, E. A., Little, C. A., Housand, A. M., Sweeny, S. M., Housand, B. C., et al. (2009). Joyful reading: Differentiation and enrichment for successful literacy learning. Hoboken, NJ: Jossey-Bass.
Reis, S. M., Eckert, R. D., Fogarty, E. A., Little, C. A., Housand, A. M., Sweeny, S. M., Housand, B. C., et al. (2009). The joyful reading resource kit: Teaching tools, hands-on activities, and enrichment resources. Hoboken, NJ: Jossey-Bass.
CHAPTERS
Housand, B. C. (2018). Inspiring student creativity from SCRATCH. In J. Danielian, C. M. Fugate, & E. Fogarty (Eds.), Teaching gifted children: Success strategies for teaching high-ability learners. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press Inc.
Housand, B. C. (2018). From consumer to Producer: DIY and the Maker Movement. In J. Danielian, C. M. Fugate, & E. Fogarty (Eds.), Teaching gifted children: Success strategies for teaching high-ability learners. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press Inc.
Venosdale, K., & Housand, B. (2016). From consumer to producer: Gifted education and the maker movement. In D. Dailey & A. Cotabish (Eds.), Engineering instruction fro high-ability learners in K-8 classrooms. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press Inc.
Housand, B. C. (2016). The role of technology in curriculum for the gifted: From little acorns grow mighty oaks. In K. R. Stephens & F. A. Karnes (Eds.), Introduction to curriculum design in gifted education. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press Inc.
Housand, A. M., & Housand, B. C. (2015). “T” is for technology education: Developing technological talent and skill through curriculum and practice. In B. MacFarlane (Ed.). Bright flight: Developing talent with STEM education. Prufrock Press Inc.
Housand, B. C., & Housand, A. M. (2015). The best of both worlds: Technology as a pathway fro meaningful choice. In T. Stambaugh & S. Wood (Eds.). Best practices for serving gifted students in rural settings. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press Inc.
Housand, B. C. (2013). The potential of technology to foster creativity. In J. B. Jones & L. J. Flint (Eds.). The creative imperative: School librarians and teachers cultivating curiosity together. Libraries Unlimited.
Besnoy, K. D., Housand, B. C., & Clarke, L. W. (2009). Changing nature of technology and the promise of educational technology for gifted education. In F. A. Karnes & S. M. Bean (Eds.), Methods and materials for teaching the gifted (3rd ed.). Waco, TX: Prufrock Press Inc.
REFEREED ARTICLES
Housand, B. C. & Housand, A. M. (2012). The role of technology in gifted students’ motivation. Psychology in the Schools, 49(7), 706-715.
Little, C. A. & Housand, B. C. (2011). Avenues to professional learning online: Technology tips and tools for professional development in gifted education. Gifted Child Today, 34(4), 18-27.
NON-REFEREED FEATURED ARTICLES
Housand, B. C. (2013). The 21st century is so yesterday. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B., & Fogarty E. A. (2013). How gifted children can plug in with the Common Core State Standards. Parenting for High Potential, 3(1), 8-9.
Housand, B. C., & Housand, A. M. (2011). Plugging into creative outlets. Gifted Education Communicator, 42(1), 20-23.
Gifted Education Communicator (Invited Column)
Housand, B. C. (2011). Tech tools for today’s teachers: Interacting with maps and playing with history. Gifted Education Communicator, 42(3), 33-34.
Housand, B. C. (2011). GIMME FIVE! Content resources to supercharge your teaching. Gifted Education Communicator, 42(2), 43-44.
Housand, B. C. (2010). Tech tools for today’s teachers: Super sources for science. Gifted Education Communicator, 41 (4). 44-45.
RESEARCH MONOGRAPH
Reis, S. M., Little, C. A., Fogarty, E., Housand, A. M., Housand, B. C., Sweeny, S. M., Eckert, R. D., et al. (2010). Case studies of Schoolwide Enrichment Model-Reading (SEM-R) classroom implementations of differentiated and enriched reading instruction. (Research Monograph). Storrs, CT: University of Connecticut, Neag Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development.
NON-REFEREEED INVITED INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHED PROCEEDINGS
Housand, B. C. (2011, October). An investigation of database resources for gifted education in America: A nation divided. International Symposium for Database Improvement for Gifted Education. National Research Center for Gifted and Talented Education, Korean Education Development Institute: Seoul, South Korea.
National Association for Gifted Children Invited Columns
Housand, B. C. (2014, Spring). From consumer to producer: DIY and the Maker Movement. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2013, Summer). The 21st Century is SO yesterday. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2012, Fall). Flipping the classroom: A revolution in learning. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2012, Summer). A picture is worth a billion dollars? Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2012, Winter). Engaging QRrisioty with QR codes. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2011, Fall). Tear down this firewall! Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2011, Spring). Going Glogster: Creating interactive online posters. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. (2010, Fall). Organizing your brain online: Digging deeper with Diigo. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. (2010, Spring). Happy birthday to YouTube. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. (2010, Winter). Collaboration is a cinch with EtherPad. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. (2009, Fall). Wikipedia: Land of truth or myth? Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. (2009, Winter). Inspiring student creativity from SCRATCH. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2008, Fall). Using Google Trends and Analytics to examine what interests us. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2008, Spring). Is this the future of reading? Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2008, Winter). That was then; This is now: Sputnik at 50 and the Google Lunar X Prize. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2008). The power of podcasting. Teaching for High Potential
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
INVITED KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
Housand, B. (2017, October). Curiosity: Cat killer or mother of invention? Maryland State Conference on Gifted and Talented Education: Glen Burnie, MD.
Housand, B. (2017, October). Embracing giftedness: See me! Understand me! Teach me! Challenge me! Iowa Talented and Gifted Association Annual Convention: Des Moines, IA.
Housand, B., & Byrd, I. (2017, October). Future Careers for gifted kids. Washington Association of Educators of the Talented and Gifted Annual Conference: Tacoma, WA.
Housand, B. (2017, October). Utilizing technology to personalize learning for gifted kids. Washington Association of Educators of the Talented and Gifted Annual Conference: Tacoma, WA.
Housand, A, & Housand B. (2017, July). Utilizing the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with technology. 21st Annual EduFest at Boise State University: Boise, ID.
Housand, B. (2017, July). Fighting fake news! 40th Annual Confratute at the University of Connecticut: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2017, February). From curiosity to creativity: Technology and today’s gifted students. Ignite the Spark, Fuel the Fire: Innovative Differentiation Conference, University of New South Wales Australia and New South Wales Department of Education: Sydney, Australia.
Housand, B. (2017, February). Growing gifted. Oklahoma Association for the Gifted, Creative, and Talented 2017 Conference at the University of Central Oklahoma: Edmond, OK.
Housand, B. (2017, February). The force awakens: A new hope for gifted education. 42nd Annual Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented Conference: Phoenix, AZ.
Housand, B. (2017, January). Gifted education: The force awakens. Winter Edufest 2017: Coeur’d Alene, ID.
Housand, B. (2016, December). The force awakens: A new hope for gifted education. Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
Housand, B. (2016, October). Left to their own devices: Teachers, technology, and today’s youth. Tennessee Association for the Gifted Annual Conference: Chattanooga, TN.
Housand, B. (2016, October). The force awakens: A new hope for gifted education. Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented Annual Conference: Loveland, CO.
Housand, B. (2016, October). From curious to creative: Technology and today’s gifted students. Mississippi Association for Gifted Children 42nd Annual State Conference: Pearl, MS.
Housand, B. & Byrd, I. (2016, September). Curiosity: Cat killer or breeder of invention? Alabama Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference: Birmingham, AL.
Housand, A, & Housand B. (2016, July). Utilizing the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with technology. 39th Annual Confratute at the University of Connecticut: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2016, April) Tech tools and resources to whet your appetite for 2016. UNCW Academically & Intellectually Gifted Conference: Wilmington, NC.
Housand, B. (2016, April). From curious to creative: Technology and today’s gifted students. New Jersey Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference: Somerset, NJ.
Housand, B. (2016, March). From myth to reality: A guide for becoming a great teacher. Mary Lois Stanton Clinical Teacher Conference: Greenville, NC.
Housand, B. (2015, June). Utilizing technology to personalize learning for gifted kids. Louisiana Lagniappe: Lafayette, LA.
Housand, B. (2015, April). Tech tools and resources to whet your appetite. UNCW Academically & Intellectually Gifted Conference: Wilmington, NC.
Housand, B. (2015, February). Utilizing technology to personalize learning for gifted kids. Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented Annual Mid-Winter Conference: Brainerd, MN.
Housand, B. (2015, February). Planet of the APPS. Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented Annual Mid-Winter Conference: Brainerd, MN.
Housand, B. (2014, October). Geeks have inherited the Earth. 2014 Florida Association for the Gifted (FLAG) Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Housand, B. (2014, October). Full STEAM ahead: Inspiring the future. 2014 Kansas Association for the Gifted, Talented, and Creative Annual Conference, Overland Park, KS.
Housand, B. (2014, September). Geeks have inherited the Earth. Alabama Association for Gifted Children (AAGC) Fall Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Housand, B. (2014, June). Google: You may be asking the WRONG questions! Whitworth University Gifted Education Institute: Personalizing Learning through Differentiation and Technology, Spokane, WA.
Housand, B. (2014, June). Technology: An instructional tool to differentiate. Duke TIP Summer Institute for Educators 2014, Durham, NC.
Housand, B. (2014, April). Geeks have inherited the Earth. 34th Annual Montana Association for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) Conference, Billings, MT.
Housand, B. (2014, March). Classic engagement for a digital age: Plugging into joy, meaning, and purpose. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Athens, GA
Housand, B. (2014, February). Full STEAM ahead: Powering gifted education for the 21st century and beyond. Nebraska Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Omaha, NE.
Housand, B. (2013, December). Gifted education in the 21st century: A New Hope. South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education Annual Conference, Columbia, SC.
Housand, B. C., & Paul, K. A. (2013, July). Powering up with purposeful play: Technology for you and your students. 36th Annual Confratute: The University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2013, February). Left to the own devices: Teachers, technology, and today’s youth. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 39th Annual Conference: Winston-Salem, NC
Housand, B. (2013, February). Infinite horizons: Unleashing the mind’s potential. Winter Edufest 2013: Coeur d’Alene, ID.
Housand, B. (2012, April). Gifted education in the 21st century: A New Hope. Montana Association for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) 32nd Annual Conference: Great Falls, MT.
Housand, B. (2012, February). Gifted education in the 21st century: A NEW HOPE. Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented 20th Annual Mid-Winter Conference: Brainerd, MN.
Housand, B. (2012, February). Plugging into creative outlets. Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented 20th Annual Mid-Winter Conference: Brainerd, MN.
Housand, B. C. (2012, January). Gifted education in the 21st century: A NEW HOPE. Hawaii Gifted Association Conference, University of Hawaii at Manoa: Honolulu, HI.
Housand, B. C. (2011, October) Gifted education in the 21st century: A NEW HOPE. Maryland State Conference on Gifted and Talented Education: Baltimore, MD.
Housand, B. (2011, July). Gifted education in the 21st century: A NEW HOPE. Boise State University, 15th Annual Edufest: Boise, ID.
Housand, B. C. (2010, February). The 5 C's of technology and learning. 20th Annual Career & Technology Education Conference: Anchorage, AK.
Housand, B. C. (2009, April). Growing up in the age of Google: The pursuit of happiness is at your fingertips. 21st Annual Honors Network Symposium, Delaware Valley College: Doylestown, PA.
Housand, B. C. (2009, February). Examining Giftedness, Technology, and Creativity in a Digital Age. Alaska Society for Technology in Education 29th Annual Conference: Anchorage, AK.
Housand, B. C. (2008, November). Unleashing the power of technology for the gifted: Making creative and critical thinking connections. Challenging the Gifted 2008 Conference, Bucks County Intermediate Unit: Doylestown, PA.
NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Housand, B. (2017, November). Fighting Fake News! Tools and tactics for becoming a SUPER critical thinker in a digital age. National Association for Gifted Children 64th Annual Convention, Charlotte, NC.
Housand, B., Byrd, I., & Housand, A. (2017, November). The jobs of tomorrow, TODAY! National Association for Gifted Children 64th Annual Convention, Charlotte, NC.
Betts, G., Housand, A., Deitz, C., & Housand, B. (2017, November). Greater than the mind: Synthesis of work from the Whole Gifted Child Task Force. National Association for Gifted Children 64th Annual Convention, Charlotte, NC.
Cross, J., Schroth, S., Brown, E., Hines, M., Housand, B., & Shah-Coltrane, S. (2017, November). Revolutionizing gifted education through mastery-based instruction. National Association for Gifted Children 64th Annual Convention, Charlotte, NC.
Smith-Webb, C., Howard, J., Eberenz, K, & Housand, B. (2017, November). So you want to start a summer camp? A secret insider’s guide to starting your own. National Association for Gifted Children 64th Annual Convention, Charlotte, NC.
Housand, A. M., Housand, B. C., & Renzulli, J. S. (2016, November). Utilizing the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with technology. National Association for Gifted Children 63rd Annual Convention, Walt Disney World Resort, FL.
Housand, B. C., & Byrd, I. (2016, November). Curiosity: Cat killer or breeder of invention? National Association for Gifted Children 63rd Annual Convention, Walt Disney World Resort, FL.
Housand, B. C. (2015, November). Choose your own adventure: Journey to the land of meaningful technology integration. National Association for Gifted Children 62nd Annual Convention, Phoenix, AZ.
Housand, B. C., & Housand, A. M. (2015, November). Cultivating a culture of creativity: Lessons gifted education can learn from Disney and Pixar. National Association for Gifted Children 62nd Annual Convention, Phoenix, AZ.
Housand, B. C. (2014, November). The Geeks Have Inherited the Earth. National Association for Gifted Children 61st Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.
Housand, A. M., & Housand, B. C. (2014, November). Engineering Serendipity: Leveraging Social Media and Technology Resources to Develop Interests and Create Opportunities. National Association for Gifted Children 61st Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.
Ray, C., Housand, B. C., & Kirsch, L. (2014, November). Sparking Innovation: Gifted Kids, Creativity, and Code. National Association for Gifted Children 61st Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.
Housand, B. C. (2014, November). The Geeks Have Inherited the Earth. National Association for Gifted Children 61st Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.
Housand, B. C. (2013, November). 60 Tech Tools in 60 Minutes for NAGC's 60th. National Association for Gifted Children 60th Annual Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Housand, B. C. (2013, November). Video Games and Gifted Kids: What Would Vygotsky Say? National Association for Gifted Children 60th Annual Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Housand, B. C. & Housand, A. M. (2013, November). Mechanisms of Motivation: 5 C's for Promoting Creative Productive Giftedness. National Association for Gifted Children 60th Annual Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Housand, B. & Byrd, I. (2013, November). REMIX: Content + Creativity + Technology. National Association for Gifted Children 60th Annual Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Housand, B. (2012, November). Planet of the APPS. National Association for Gifted Children 59th Annual Conference: Denver, CO.
Housand, B., & Fogarty E. (2012, November). Research Ahoy! A treasure hunt for the ultimate booty (KNOWLEDGE). National Association for Gifted Children 59th Annual Conference: Denver, CO.
Housand, B., & Housand A. (2012, November). Gamification of education. National Association for Gifted Children 59th Annual Conference: Denver, CO.
Paul, K. A., Housand, B., Firmender, J., & Lewman, G. (2012, November). What do you get when you cross an iPad with a teacher of talented student? National Association for Gifted Children 59th Annual Conference: Denver, CO.
Housand, B, & Fogarty E. (2011, November). How and why to use social networks in your classroom. National Association for Gifted Children 58th Annual Conference: New Orleans, LA.
Housand, B., & Housand, A. (2011, November). If this is the 21st Century, where is my jetpack? National Association for Gifted Children 58th Annual Conference: New Orleans, LA.
Housand, B., Housand, A, & Troester, J. (2011, November). Tech THAT: Gifted children online. National Association for Gifted Children 58th Annual Conference: New Orleans, LA.
Paul, K. A., & Housand, B. C. (2011, November). The Google Geek Squad: Rockin’ in the FREE world. National Association for Gifted Children 58th Annual Conference: New Orleans, LA.
Sheets, C., & Housand, B. (2011, November). Harnessing the power of technology to increase the potential of curriculum and instruction. National Association for Gifted Children 58th Annual Conference: New Orleans, LA.
Housand, B. (2010, November). Plugging into creative outlets. National Association for Gifted Children 57th Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA.
Housand, B., Shaunessy, E., Besnoy, K., Leppien, J., & Siegle, D. (2010, November). Mini-Keynote: Using technology in the classroom to differentiate for gifted learners. National Association for Gifted Children 57th Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA.
Housand, B., & Housand, A. (2010, November). Meeting of the minds: Technology tools to access shared thinking and strengthen collaboration. National Association for Gifted Children 57th Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA.
Housand, B., O’Connor, K., & Fogarty, E. A. (2010, November). It’s incredible! It’s online! It’s free! Becoming a professional development superhero in 5 easy steps. National Association for Gifted Children 57th Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA.
Housand, B., & Troester, J. (2010, November). Speed geeking 2.0. National Association for Gifted Children 57th Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA.
O’Connor, K., Housand, B., & Fogarty, E. A. (2010, November). An instructional trilogy: Using real world problems, rigor, and technology in the classroom. National Association for Gifted Children 57th Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA.
Fogarty, E., Housand, B., & Fogarty, J. (2009, November). Tales from a high school reading workshop: “Reading class would be boring if I didn’t read.” National Association for Gifted Children 56th Annual Conference: St. Louis, MO.
Housand, A. M., & Housand, B. C. (2009, November). Getting organized and avoiding information overload. National Association for Gifted Children 56th Annual Conference: St. Louis, MO.
Housand, B. C. (2009, November). Please turn your cell phone ON! National Association for Gifted Children 56th Annual Conference: St. Louis, MO.
Housand, B. C., & Chandler, K. (2009, November). Tools and strategies for promoting literacy and new Literacies for young gifted students. Wednesday Academy conducted at National Association for Gifted Children 56th Annual Conference: St. Louis, MO.
Housand, B., Troester, J., Firmender, J., Paul, K. A., Lewman, G., et al (2009, November). Speed geeking. National Association for Gifted Children 56th Annual Conference: St. Louis, MO.
Paul, K. A., & Housand, B. C. (2009, November). Harnessing free technologies for the classroom: Tips from the Google Geek Squad. National Association for Gifted Children 56th Annual Conference: St. Louis, MO.
Housand, A. M., & Housand, B. C. (2008, November). The election, the Internet, and you: How Web 2.0 has changed the election process. National Association for Gifted Children 55th Annual Conference: Tampa, FL.
Housand, B. C. (2008, November). Creativity in a digital age. National Association for Gifted Children 55th Annual Conference: Tampa, FL.
Paul, K. A., & Housand, B. C. (2008, October). Gadzooks! You can do all of that with Google? National Association for Gifted Children 55th Annual Conference: Tampa, FL.
National Association for Gifted Children Webinars (Invited)
Housand, B. (2015, June). Technology untangled: Past, present, and future. National Association for Gifted Children Webinars on Wednesday.
Housand, B., & Beasley, J. (2012, September). Revive, refresh, renew: New ideas & resources for the new year. National Association for Gifted Children Webinars on Wednesday.
Housand, B. (2011, August). FREE teaching and learning resources for educational excellence: Technology. National Association for Gifted Children 2011 Back to School Webinar.
Housand, B. (2010, June). What web resources work for high ability learners? National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Webinars on Wednesday.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS WEBINAR (INVITED)
Islas, M. R., Krisel, S., & Housand, B. (2018, March). See me! How to recognize potential in all student populations. AFT’s Share My Lesson Sixth Annual Virtual Conference.
STATE REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Housand, B. (2018, March). Fighting fake news! 56th Annual California Association for the Gifted Conference, San Diego, CA.
Housand, B. (2018, March). From curious to creative: Technology and today’s gifted students. 56th Annual California Association for the Gifted Conference, San Diego, CA.
Housand, B. (2017, March). The Force Awakens: A New Hope for Gifted Education. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, A., & Housand, B. (2017, March). Using the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with Technology. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, B. (2016, March). From curious to creative: Technology and today's gifted students. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, B. & Housand, A. (2016, March). Cultivating a culture of creativity: Lessons gifted education can learn from Disney and Pixar. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, A, & Housand, B. (2015, March). Engineering Serendipity: Leveraging Social Media and Technology Resources to Develop Interests and Create Opportunities. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 41st Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, B. (2015, March). Choose your own adventure: Planet of the apps. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 41st Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Blanchard, K., Housand, B., & Fogarty, E. (2014, February). What Gifted Kids Have to Say about Interest, Challenge, Choice, and Enjoyment and What You Can Do about It. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 40th Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, B. (2014, February). Top 40 Tech Tools Countdown. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 40th Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, B. (2014, February). If Your Students Can Google the Answer, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 40th Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, B. (2013, December). 60 Tech Tools in 60 Minutes. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Houston, Texas.
Housand, B. & Van Gemert, L. (2013, December). Step Away from the Bullet Points: Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Avoiding Death by PowerPoint. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Houston, Texas.
Housand, B. (2011, March). Gifted education in the 21st century: A NEW HOPE. 37th Annual Convention of the North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented: Winston-Salem, NC.
Housand, A., & Housand, B. (2011, March). Meeting of the minds: Technology tools to access shared thinking and strengthen collaboration. 37th Annual Convention of the North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented: Winston-Salem, NC.
Fogarty, L., O’Connor, K., & Housand, B. (2011, March). It’s incredible! It’s online! It’s FREE! Becoming a professional development superhero in five easy steps. 37th Annual Convention of the North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented: Winston-Salem, NC.
Fogarty, E., Housand, B., & O'Connor, K. (2010, February). Answering real world problems with real world solutions using real world technology. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 36th Annual Conference: Winston-Salem, NC.
Housand, A. M., Fogarty, E. A., & Housand, B. C. (2010, February). Using the Schoolwide Enrichment Model Reading Framework to Challenge Talented Readers. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 36th Annual Conference: Winston-Salem, NC.
Housand, B. C. (2010, February). 60 tools in 60 minutes. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 36th Annual Conference, Winston-Salem: NC.
Housand, B. C. (2009, March). Gadzooks! You can do all of that with Google? North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 35th Annual Conference: Winston-Salem, NC.
Housand, B. C. (2009, March). How I learned to stop worrying and love Wikipedia. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 35th Annual Conference: Winston-Salem, NC.
STATE INVITED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Housand, B. (2016, December). Choose your own adventure: Planet of the apps. Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Housand, B. (2016, December). Utilizing technology to personalize learning for gifted kids. Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Housand, B., & Byrd, I. (2016, December). Curiosity: Cat killer or mother of invention. Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Housand, B., & Byrd, I. (2016, December). REMIX: Content + creativity + technology. Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Housand, B., & Byrd, I. (2016, December). Curiosity: Cat killer or mother of invention. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.
Housand, A, Housand, B., McNair, A. (2016, December). Let’s talk: Technology and students’ futures. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.
Housand, A, & Housand, B. (2016, December). Introducing SEM:Tech - Using the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with technology. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.
Housand, A, & Housand, B. (2016, November). Strategies for serving the whole gifted child in digital environments. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.
Housand, B. (2016, October). Plugging into creative outlets. Tennessee Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Chattanooga, TN.
Housand, B. (2016, October). Choose your own adventure: Planet of the apps. Tennessee Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Chattanooga, TN.
Housand, B. (2016, October). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. Colorado Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Loveland, CO.
Housand, B. (2016, October). Today’s technology and the gifted: What parents and teachers need to know. Colorado Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Loveland, CO.
Housand, B. (2016, October). Plugging into creative outlets. Mississippi Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Pearl, MS.
Housand, B. (2016, October). Top 40 tech tools countdown. Mississippi Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Pearl, MS.
Housand, B. (2016, September). Cultivating a culture of creativity: Lessons gifted education can learn from Disney and Pixar. Alabama Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Housand, B. (2016, September). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. Alabama Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Housand, B., & Byrd, I. (2016, September). Remix: Content + creativity + technology. Alabama Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Housand, B. (2016, April). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. New Jersey Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Somerset, NJ.
Housand, B. (2016, February). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. Illinois Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Naperville, Illinois.
Housand, B. (2016, February). Game on! Integrating games and simulations in the classroom. Illinois Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Naperville, Illinois.
Housand, B. (2016, February). Utilizing technology to personalize learning for gifted kids. Illinois Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Naperville, Illinois.
Housand, B (2015, November). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Annual Fall Conference, Cranberry Township, PA.
Housand, B (2015, November). Geeks have inherited the Earth. Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Annual Fall Conference, Cranberry Township, PA.
Housand, B (2015, November). Today’s tech and the gifted: What parents and teachers need to know. Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Annual Fall Conference, Cranberry Township, PA.
Housand, B. (2015, September). Choose your own adventure: Planet of the apps. Florida Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Housand, B. (2015, September). Utilizing technology to personalize learning for gifted kids. Florida Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Housand, B. (2015, September). Top 40 tech tools countdown. Florida Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Housand, B. (2015, April). Coding: It may be the closest thing we have to a superpower. Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Annual Conference, Villanova University.
Housand, B (2015, April). Game on! Integrating games and simulations in the classroom. Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Annual Conference, Villanova University.
Housand, B. (2015, February). Coding: It may be the closest thing we have to a superpower. 2015 Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented (MEGT) Annual Conference, Brainerd, MN.
Housand A, Housand, B., & Byrd, I. (2014, December). Leveraging technology to empower gifted students. South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education Annual Conference, Columbia, SC.
Housand, B. (2014, October). If your students can Google the answer, you may be asking the wrong questions. 2014 Florida Association for the Gifted (FLAG) Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Housand, B. (2014, October). If your students can Google the answer, you may be asking the wrong questions. 2014 Florida Association for the Gifted (FLAG) Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Housand, B. (2014, October). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. 2014 Florida Association for the Gifted (FLAG) Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Housand, B. (2014, October). Parent guide to empowering and engaging gifted kids with technology. 2014 Kansas Association for the Gifted, Talented, and Creative Annual Conference, Overland Park, KS.
Housand, B. (2014, October). If your students can Google the answer, you may be asking the wrong questions. 2014 Kansas Association for the Gifted, Talented, and Creative Annual Conference, Overland Park, KS.
Housand, B. (2014, October). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes: STEAM edition. 2014 Kansas Association for the Gifted, Talented, and Creative Annual Conference, Overland Park, KS.
Housand, B. (2014, September). Coding: It may be the closest thing we have to a superpower. Alabama Association for Gifted Children (AAGC) Fall Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Housand, B. (2014, September). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. Alabama Association for Gifted Children (AAGC) Fall Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Housand, B. (2014, April). If Your Students Can Google the Answer, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. 34th Annual Montana Association for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) Conference, Billings, MT.
Housand, B. (2014, April). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes: STEAM Edition. 34th Annual Montana Association for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) Conference, Billings, MT.
Housand, B. (2014, April). Gifted + Tech: What parents need to know. 34th Annual Montana Association for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) Conference, Billings, MT.
Housand, B. (2014, March). If Your Students Can Google the Answer, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Athens, GA.
Housand, B. (2014, February). Top 40 Tech Tools Countdown. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Athens, GA.
Housand, B. & Housand, A. (2014, February). Mechanisms of Motivation: 5 C's for Promoting Creative Productive Giftedness. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Athens, GA.
Housand, B. (2014). Geeks Have Inherited the Earth (SIGNATURE SERIES SESSION). North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 40th Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, B. (2014, February). If Your Students Can Google the Answer, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education 35th Annual Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Housand, B. (2014, February). Plugging Into Creative Outlets. Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education 35th Annual Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Housand, B. (2014, February). Google Drive: One Tool to Rule Them All. Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education 35th Annual Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Housand, B. (2014, February). Top 40 Tech Tools Countdown. Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education 35th Annual Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Housand, B. (2014, February). Geeks Have Inherited the Earth. Nebraska Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Omaha, Nebraska.
Housand, B. & Byrd, I. (2014, February). REMIX: Content + Creativity + Technology. Nebraska Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Omaha, Nebraska.
Housand, B. (2014, February). If Your Students Can Google the Answer, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. Nebraska Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Omaha, Nebraska.
Housand, B. (2014, February). 60 Tech Tools in 60 Minutes: STEAM Edition. Nebraska Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Omaha, Nebraska.
Housand, B. (2014, February). Plugging Into Creative Outlets. Nebraska Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Omaha, Nebraska.
Housand, B. (2014, February). 60 Tech Tools in 60 Minutes: STEAM Edition. California Association for the Gifted 52nd Annual Conference, Anaheim, California.
Housand, B. & Byrd, I. (2014, February). REMIX: Content + Creativity + Technology. California Association for the Gifted 52nd Annual Conference, Anaheim, California.
Housand, B. (2014, February). If Your Students Can Google the Answer, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. California Association for the Gifted 52nd Annual Conference, Anaheim, California.
Housand, B. & Housand, A. (2014, February). Mechanisms of Motivation: 5 C's for Promoting Creative Productive Giftedness. California Association for the Gifted 52nd Annual Conference, Anaheim, California.
Housand, B. (2013, December). Plugging Into Creative Outlets. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Houston, Texas.
Housand, B. (2013, December). If Your Students Can Google the Answer, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Houston, Texas.
Housand, B. (2013, November). If Your Students Can Google the Answer, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education Annual Conference, Columbia, South Carolina.
Housand, B. & Byrd, I. (2013, November). REMIX: Content + Creativity + Technology. South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education Annual Conference, Columbia, South Carolina.
Housand, B. (2013, November). Left To Their Own Devices: Technology, Teachers, and Today's Youth. South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education Annual Conference, Columbia, South Carolina.
Housand, B. (2013, November). 60 Tech Tools in 60 Minutes. South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education Annual Conference, Columbia, South Carolina.
Housand, B. (2013, April). Technology with Purpose: The gifted learner connection. Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Annual Conference: Moon Township, PA.
Housand, B. (2013, March). Research ahoy! A treasure hit for the ultimate booty (KNOWLEDGE). Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference: Athens, GA.
Housand, B. (2013, March). Left to their own devices: Technology, teachers, and today’s youth. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference: Athens, GA.
Housand, B. (2013, March). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference: Athens, GA.
Housand, B., & Fogarty E. (2013, March). Research ahoy! A treasure hit for the ultimate booty (KNOWLEDGE). North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 39th Annual Conference: Winston-Salem, NC.
Housand, B. (2013, February). Top 40 tech tools countdown. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 39th Annual Conference: Winston-Salem, NC.
Housand, B., & Housand, A. (2013, February). Gamification of education. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 39th Annual Conference: Winston-Salem, NC.
Housand, B. (2013, February). Left to their own devices: Technology, teachers, and today’s youth. California Association for the Gifted 51st Annual Conference: Anaheim, CA.
Housand, B. (2013, February). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. California Association for the Gifted 51st Annual Conference: Anaheim, CA.
Housand, B., & Housand, A. (2013, February). Gamification of education. California Association for the Gifted 51st Annual Conference: Anaheim, CA.
Housand, B. (2012, December). Technology with purpose: The gifted learner connection. Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
Housand, B. (2012, December). Meeting of the minds: Technology tools to access shared thinking and strengthen collaboration. Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
Housand, B. (2012, December). Planet of the APPS. Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
Housand, B. (2012, November). Plugging into creative outlets. Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented Annual Conference: Dallas, TX.
Housand, B. (2012, November). Planet of the APPS. Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented Annual Conference: Dallas, TX.
Housand, B. (2012, October). Plugging into outlets. The Virginia Association for the Gifted Conference on Gifted Education: Glen Allen, VA.
Housand, B. (2012, May). Technology with purpose: The gifted learner connection. Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Annual Conference: Exton, PA.
Housand, B. (2012, April). Planet of the APPS. Montana Association for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) 32nd Annual Conference: Great Falls, MT.
Housand, B. (2012, April). Plugging into creative outlets. Montana Association for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) 32nd Annual Conference: Great Falls, MT.
Housand, B. (2012, March). Gifted education in the 21st century: A New Hope. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference: Pine Mountain, GA.
Housand, B. (2012, March). Planet of the APPS. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference: Pine Mountain, GA.
Housand, B. (2012, March). Plugging into creative outlets. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference: Pine Mountain, GA.
Housand, A, & Housand, B. (2012, February). Getting organized and avoiding information overload. California Association for the Gifted 50th Annual Conference: Palm Springs, CA.
Housand, B. (2012, February). Gifted education in the 21st century: A New Hope. California Association for the Gifted 50th Annual Conference: Palm Springs, CA.
Housand, B. (2012, February). Planet of the APPS. California Association for the Gifted 50th Annual Conference: Palm Springs, CA.
Housand, B. (2012, February). Plugging into creative outlets. California Association for the Gifted 50th Annual Conference: Palm Springs, CA.
Housand, B., & Housand, A. (2012, February). If this is the 21st century, where is my jetpack? California Association for the Gifted 50th Annual Conference: Palm Springs, CA.
Housand, B. (2012, January). Plugging into creative outlets. Hawaii Gifted Association Annual Conference, University of Hawaii at Manoa: Honolulu, HI.
Housand, B. C. (2011, October). Plugging into Creative Outlets. Maryland State Conference on Gifted and Talented Education: Baltimore, MD.
Housand, B. C. (2011, October). 60 tools in 60 minutes. Maryland State Conference on Gifted and Talented Education: Baltimore, MD.
Housand, B. C. (2010, February). 60 tools in 60 minutes. 20th Annual Career & Technology Education Conference: Anchorage, AK.
Housand, B. C. (2009, February). Cell phones as mobile learning devices. Alaska Society for Technology in Education 29th Annual Conference: Anchorage, AK.
Housand, B. C. (2009, February). Gadzooks! You can do all of that with Google? Alaska Society for Technology in Education 29th Annual Conference: Anchorage, AK.
REGIONAL INVITED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Housand, B. (2015, June). Plugging into creative outlets. Louisiana Lagniappe Gifted Conference, Lafayette, Louisiana.
Housand, B. (2015, June). Choose your own adventure: Planet of the apps. Louisiana Lagniappe Gifted Conference, Lafayette, Louisiana.
Housand, B. (2015, June). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. Edufest, Boise, Idaho.
Housand, B. (2013, February). Plugging into creative outlets. Winter Edufest 2013: Coeur d’Alene, ID.
Housand, B. (2013, February). Technology with purpose: The gifted learner connection. Winter Edufest 2013: Coeur d’Alene, ID.
Housand, B. (2013, February). Gamification of education. Winter Edufest 2013: Coeur d’Alene, ID.
Housand, B. (2013, February). Planet of the APPS. Winter Edufest 2013: Coeur d’Alene, ID.
Housand, B. C. (2010, February). Cell phone technology in the classroom. 20th Annual Career & Technology Education Conference: Anchorage, AK.
Housand, B. C. (2008, November). Technology Outlets. Challenging the Gifted 2008 Conference, Bucks County Intermediate Unit: Doylestown, PA.
Housand, B. C. (2008, November). Making sense of blogs, wikis, and podcasts. Challenging the Gifted 2008 Conference, Bucks County Intermediate Unit: Doylestown, PA.
SUMMER INSTITUTES
Housand, A, & Housand, B. (2017, July 9-14). Using the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with technology. University of Connecticut, 39th Annual Confratute, Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2017, July 9-14). From Curious to Creative: Technology and today’s gifted students. 40th Annual Confratute at the University of Connecticut: Storrs, CT.
Housand, A, & Housand, B. (2016, July 10-15). Using the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with technology. University of Connecticut, 39th Annual Confratute, Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2016, July 10-15). Plugging into creative outlets. University of Connecticut, 39th Annual Confratute, Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2016, June 10). From Curious to Creative: Technology and today’s gifted students. Hardin-Simmons University Summer Gifted Institute, Abilene, TX.
Housand, B. (2015, August 5). Utilizing technology to personalize learning for gifted kids. Learning @ Lovejoy Summer Institute, Lovejoy, TX.
Housand, B. (2015, July 29). 60 tools in 60 minutes. 19th Annual Edufest, Boise State University, Boise, ID.
Housand, B. (2015, July 12-17). Plugging into creative outlets. University of Connecticut, 38th Annual Confratute, Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2015, July 12-17). Utilizing technology to personalize learning for gifted kids. University of Connecticut, 38th Annual Confratute, Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2015, July 14). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. University of Connecticut, 38th Annual Confratute, Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2015, June 15). Choose your own adventure: Planet of the apps. Duke TIP Summer Institute for Educators 2015, Chapel Hill, NC.
Housand, B. (2015, June 3-5). Choose your own adventure: Planet of the apps. Louisiana Lagniappe Gifted Conference, Lafayette, LA.
Housand, B. (2015, June 3-5). Plugging into creative outlets. Louisiana Lagniappe Gifted Conference, Lafayette, LA.
Housand, B. (2014, July 13-18). Technology untangled. University of Connecticut, 37th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2014, July 13-18). Plugging into creative outlets. University of Connecticut, 37th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2014, July 14). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. University of Connecticut, 37th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2014, June 25-27). Plugging into creative outlets. Whitworth University Gifted Education Institute: Personalizing Learning through Differentiation and Technology, Spokane, WA.
Housand, B. (2014, June 18). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. Duke TIP Summer Institute for Educators 2014, Durham, NC.
Housand, B. (2013, July 14-19). Technology untangled. University of Connecticut, 36th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2013, July 14-19). Plugging into creative outlets. University of Connecticut, 36th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2013, July 15). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. University of Connecticut, 36th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2012, July 8-13). Technology untangled. University of Connecticut, 35th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2012, July 8-13). Plugging into creative outlets. University of Connecticut, 35th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2011, July 25-28). Plugging into creative outlets. Boise State University, 15th Annual Edufest: Boise, ID
Housand, B. (2011, July 26). Tech tools for today’s teachers: Content resources. Boise State University, 15th Annual Edufest: Boise, ID
Housand, B. (2011, July 25). Tech tools for today’s teachers: Collaboration. Boise State University, 15th Annual Edufest: Boise, ID
Housand, B. (2011, July 11-14). Technology Untangled. University of Connecticut, 34th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT
Housand, B. (2011, July 11-14). Plugging into creative outlets. University of Connecticut, 34th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT
Housand, B. (2011, July 11). 60 tools in 60 minutes. University of Connecticut, 34th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT
Housand, B. (2010, July). Challenging elementary readers with SEM-R. Chicago Public Schools, Area 18: Chicago, IL.
Housand, B. (2010, July). Using technology in the classroom. Chicago Public Schools, Area 18: Chicago, IL.
Housand, B. (2010, July). Outstanding bookhooks. Chicago Public Schools, Area 18: Chicago, IL.
Housand, B. (2010, July). 60 tools in 60 minutes. University of Connecticut, 33rd Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2010, June). Tech tools for today’s teachers: Creativity. Louisiana Lagniappe Summer Institute for Teachers: Lafayette, LA.
Housand, B. (2010, June). Tech tools for today’s teachers: Advanced Content Resources. Louisiana Lagniappe Summer Institute for Teachers: Lafayette, LA.
Housand, B. (2010, June). Tech tools for today’s teachers: Collaboration. Louisiana Lagniappe Summer Institute for Teachers: Lafayette, LA.
Housand, B. C. (2009, July 26-31). Unleashing the power of technology for the gifted: Making creative and critical thinking connections. Boise State University, 13th Annual Edufest: Boise, ID.
Housand, B. C. (2009, July 20-23). Technology untangled. University of Connecticut, 32nd Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. C. (2009, July 20-23). Podcasting with a purpose. University of Connecticut, 32nd Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Paul, K. A., & Housand, B. C. (2009, July 20). The Google Geek Squad. University of Connecticut, 32nd Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. C. (2009, July 13-16). Technology untangled. University of Connecticut, 32nd Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. C. (2009, July 13-16). Podcasting with a purpose. University of Connecticut, 32nd Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. C. (2009, July 13). 60 tools in 60 minutes. University of Connecticut, 32nd Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. C. (2009, June 22-25). Geography in a digital age. Purdue University, DISCOVER! 2009 Summer Institute for Educators: West Lafayette, IN.
Housand, B. C. (2009, June 22-25). The 4 C’s of technology and gifted education: Critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and content. Purdue University, DISCOVER! 2009 Summer Institute for Educators: West Lafayette, IN.
SERVICE / TEACHING PRESENTATIONS
Housand, B. (2013, January). Supporting AIG learners and the SCOS: Creativity and technology. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Academically / Intellectually Gifted Institute.
Housand, B. (2012, March). Plugging into creative outlets. Pitt County Partners Advocating for Gifted Education: Greenville, NC.
Housand, B. (2011, February). 60 tools in 60 minutes. Pitt County Partners Advocating for Gifted Education: Greenville, NC.
Housand, B. (2011, January). Tech tools to support literacy teaching and learning. Tar River Reading Council: Greenville, NC.
Housand, B. (2010, September). Challenging readers with the SEM-R. Olde Providence Elementary: Charlotte, NC.
Housand, B. (2010, August). 50 fabulous, free tools in 50 minutes. Pitt County Schools Tech Fest 5: Greenville, NC.
Housand, B. (2010, June). Using technology with gifted students. Sampson County Schools: Clinton, NC.
Housand, B. C. (2009, October). Digital and gifted: A parent’s guide to the generation now. Pitt County Partners Advocating for Gifted Education: Greenville, NC.
Housand, B. C. (2009, August 18-19). Untangling technology: A practical guide to integrating technology and gifted education. Triton Regional School District: Newbury, MA.
Housand, B. C. (2009, March). Gadzooks! You can do all of that with Google? Pitt County PAGE: Greenville, NC.
SERVICE
NATIONAL
Board of Directors, Member at Large, National Association for Gifted Children, (2015-2018).
Board of Directors, Member at Large, National Association for Gifted Children, (2012-2015).
Chair, Technology Task Force, National Association for Gifted Children (2014-2015)
Finance Committee, National Association for Gifted Children (2012-2018)
The Whole Gifted Child Task Force, National Association for Gifted Children (2016-2017)
Leadership Development Committee, National Association for Gifted Children, (2011-2012)
Convention Task Force, National Association for Gifted Children (2011-2012)
Research Advisory Board, The Grayson School, Broomhall, PA.
Advisory Board, Advocates for High Ability Learners (www.aha-learners.org) (2010-2016)
Network Chair, National Association for Gifted Children, Computers and Technology Network, (2008-2011)
Program Chair, National Association for Gifted Children, Computers and Technology Network, (2012).
Webmaster, Research on Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent SIG, AERA (2010-2012)
Dissertation Committee – Michelle McGuire, University of Southern California. Dr. Sandra Kaplan, Major Advisor (2012)
UNIVERSITY
Area Coordinator, Academically / Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program (2011-2018)
Assistive Technologies Task Force, East Carolina University (2009)
College of Education Advisory Committee, East Carolina University (2010-2012)
College of Education Awards Committee (Chair), East Carolina University (2011-2012)
College of Education Technology Committee, East Carolina University, (2009-Present)
Coordinator, ECU Gifted Conference, East Carolina University (2009-2018)
Director, East Carolina University / Pitt County Schools Summer Camp for the Gifted (2010-2018)
Gifted Education Consultant – Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Grant, East Carolina University (2010-2011)
Graduate Advisor – Academically / Intellectually Gifted Certification, East Carolina University (2010-Present)
Graduate Curriculum Committee – Elementary Education, East Carolina University (2009-2010)
Graduate Curriculum Committee – Gifted Education, East Carolina University (2009-2010)
Honor’s College Advisory Council, East Carolina University, (2015-Present)
Master’s in Education in Gifted Education Development Team, East Carolina University (2009-2011)
Masters Thesis Committee (CHAIR) – Katherine Blanchard, East Carolina University (2013)
Master’s Thesis Committee – Heather Wiles, East Carolina University. Dr. Patricia Anderson, Major Advisor (2011)
Online Quality Council, East Carolina University (2012-2016)
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee – Elementary Education, East Carolina University (2009-2010)
Undergraduate Advisor – Elementary Education, East Carolina University (2010-2011)
SCHOOLS / DISTRICTS
Educational Technology Integration Consultant, Columbia County School District, Evans, GA. (2016)
Pitt County Partners Advocating for Gifted Education (PAGE) Board of Directors – University Liaison (2013-2016)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Teaching Fellows Institute, Charlotte, NC (2018)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Loraine County, OH (2017)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Dorchester District 2 / GT Region 5, North Charleston, SC (2017)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, MEGT Metro, St. Paul, MN (2015)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Osseo Area School, Osseo, MN (2015)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Little Rock School District (2015-2016)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Round Rock Independent School District, Round Rock, TX (2014-2015).
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Region 13, Austin, TX (2015)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Lamar ISD, Laredo, TX (2014)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, York, South Carolina (2014)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Pitt County Schools (2013-2014)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Alvin Independent School District: Alvin, TX (2013)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Spring Branch Independent School District: Spring Branch, TX (2013)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Board of Cooperative Educational Services: Rochester, NY (2012)
Gifted Education / Enrichment Consultant for Javits Gifted & Talented Students Education Act Grant awarded to The Chester Community Charter School: Chester, PA. (2010-2012)
Honors and Awards
SlideShare Featured Presentation of the Day on slideshare.net (February 8, 2016)
SlideShare Featured Presentation of the Day on slideshare.net (January 29, 2016)
SlideShare Top Presentation of the Day on slideshare.net (February 12, 2015)
SlideShare Top Presentation of the Day on slideshare.net (September 21, 2014)
Max Ray Joyner Award for Outstanding Teaching in Distance Education at East Carolina University (2014)
North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented – Faces of the Future – 40th Annual NCAGT Conference (2014)
Finalist for Max Ray Joyner Award for Outstanding Teaching in Distance Education at East Carolina University (2013)
Global #gtchat Award for Technical Prowess (2011)
Doctoral Student Award, National Association for Gifted Children (2008)
ProfessIonal Memberships
National Association for Gifted Children (LIFETIME MEMBER)
North Carolina Association for Gifted and Talented (LIFETIME MEMBER)
Research Interests
Gifted Education
Educational Technology
Creativity and Curiosity in a Digital Age
Micro-Credentials
Doctorate of Philosophy (2008)
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, Storrs, Connecticut
Major: Educational Psychology
Specialization: Gifted and Talented; Instructional Technology
Dissertation Title: The Effects of Using Renzulli Learning on Student Achievement and Student Motivation
Master of Arts (2004)
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, Storrs, Connecticut
Major: Education
Specialization: Gifted and Talented
Bachelor of Science in Education (1997)
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, Georgia
Major: Elementary Education
Bachelor of Arts (1993)
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, Georgia
Major: English
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
2008-2018 EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
College of Education
Department of Elementary Education & Middle Grades Education
Greenville, North Carolina
Associate Professor
- Coordinator of the Academically and Intellectually Gifted Program
- Conference Director – ECU Annual Gifted Conference
- Co-Director – ECU / Pitt County Schools AIG Camp
EDUC 4400 – Foundations of School Learning, Motivation, and Assessment
EDUC 6551 – Problems and Issues in Education
EDUC 6552 – Problems and Issues in Education
ELEM 3235 – Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School
ELEM 3236 – Practicum in Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School
ELEM 3275 – Early Childhood and Elementary School Curriculum
ELEM 3600 – Grade 3 -5 Practicum
ELEM 4300 – Classroom Organization and Management in Elementary School
ELEM 4324 – Internship in the Elementary School
ELEM 4325 – Internship Seminar: Issues in Elementary Education
ELEM 4525 – Classroom Organization and Management in the Early Childhood and Elementary School
ELEM 6000 – Action Research Planning in Elementary Education
ELEM 6001 – Action Research Implementation in Elementary Education
ELEM 6400 – Advanced Assessment and Teaching in the Elementary Grades
ELEM 6500 – Management and Problem-Solving in the Elementary School
ELEM 7000 – Thesis
MIDG 6100 – Young Adolescents, Schools, and Community
SPED 6104 – Introduction to Gifted Education
SPED 6401 – Methods & Materials in Gifted Education
SPED 6402 – Differentiated Curriculum for the Gifted
SPED 6403 – Practicum in Gifted Education
TCHR 6020 – MAT Classroom Management
TCHR 6024 – MAT Internship
2016 STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (SUNY) BUFFALO
International Graduate Program for Educators
Buffalo, New York
- Adjunct Instructor – CRS 559: Principles of Creative Problem Solving (Kuwait)
2016 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON
Watson College of Education
Wilmington, North Carolina
- Adjunct Instructor – EDN 595: Using Technology with Gifted and Talented Students
2005-2008 UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
Neag Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development
National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented
Storrs, Connecticut
- Instructor – EPSY 360: Introduction to Gifted Education and Talent Development (Spring 2006-Spring 2008)
- Graduate Research Assistant – National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (2005-2008)
- Research Assistant – Schoolwide Enrichment Model Reading Framework Study (2005-2008)
- Technology Coordinator – Confratute (Summer 2006-2008)
1997-2005 DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
Decatur, Georgia
- Gifted Resource Teacher (2001-2005)
- Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher (1997-2000)
- Second Grade Classroom Teacher (2000)
- Summer Enrichment Teacher (2000 and 2002)
- Teacher Support Specialist (2001-2005)
CREATIVE PRODUCUTIVITY
BOOKS
Housand, B. C. (2018). Fighting fake news! Teaching critical thinking and media literacy in a digital age. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press, Inc.
Housand, A. M., Housand, B. C., & Renzulli, J. S. (2016). Using the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with technology. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press, Inc.
Reis, S. M., Eckert, R. D., Fogarty, E. A., Little, C. A., Housand, A. M., Sweeny, S. M., Housand, B. C., et al. (2009). Joyful reading: Differentiation and enrichment for successful literacy learning. Hoboken, NJ: Jossey-Bass.
Reis, S. M., Eckert, R. D., Fogarty, E. A., Little, C. A., Housand, A. M., Sweeny, S. M., Housand, B. C., et al. (2009). The joyful reading resource kit: Teaching tools, hands-on activities, and enrichment resources. Hoboken, NJ: Jossey-Bass.
CHAPTERS
Housand, B. C. (2018). Inspiring student creativity from SCRATCH. In J. Danielian, C. M. Fugate, & E. Fogarty (Eds.), Teaching gifted children: Success strategies for teaching high-ability learners. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press Inc.
Housand, B. C. (2018). From consumer to Producer: DIY and the Maker Movement. In J. Danielian, C. M. Fugate, & E. Fogarty (Eds.), Teaching gifted children: Success strategies for teaching high-ability learners. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press Inc.
Venosdale, K., & Housand, B. (2016). From consumer to producer: Gifted education and the maker movement. In D. Dailey & A. Cotabish (Eds.), Engineering instruction fro high-ability learners in K-8 classrooms. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press Inc.
Housand, B. C. (2016). The role of technology in curriculum for the gifted: From little acorns grow mighty oaks. In K. R. Stephens & F. A. Karnes (Eds.), Introduction to curriculum design in gifted education. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press Inc.
Housand, A. M., & Housand, B. C. (2015). “T” is for technology education: Developing technological talent and skill through curriculum and practice. In B. MacFarlane (Ed.). Bright flight: Developing talent with STEM education. Prufrock Press Inc.
Housand, B. C., & Housand, A. M. (2015). The best of both worlds: Technology as a pathway fro meaningful choice. In T. Stambaugh & S. Wood (Eds.). Best practices for serving gifted students in rural settings. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press Inc.
Housand, B. C. (2013). The potential of technology to foster creativity. In J. B. Jones & L. J. Flint (Eds.). The creative imperative: School librarians and teachers cultivating curiosity together. Libraries Unlimited.
Besnoy, K. D., Housand, B. C., & Clarke, L. W. (2009). Changing nature of technology and the promise of educational technology for gifted education. In F. A. Karnes & S. M. Bean (Eds.), Methods and materials for teaching the gifted (3rd ed.). Waco, TX: Prufrock Press Inc.
REFEREED ARTICLES
Housand, B. C. & Housand, A. M. (2012). The role of technology in gifted students’ motivation. Psychology in the Schools, 49(7), 706-715.
Little, C. A. & Housand, B. C. (2011). Avenues to professional learning online: Technology tips and tools for professional development in gifted education. Gifted Child Today, 34(4), 18-27.
NON-REFEREED FEATURED ARTICLES
Housand, B. C. (2013). The 21st century is so yesterday. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B., & Fogarty E. A. (2013). How gifted children can plug in with the Common Core State Standards. Parenting for High Potential, 3(1), 8-9.
Housand, B. C., & Housand, A. M. (2011). Plugging into creative outlets. Gifted Education Communicator, 42(1), 20-23.
Gifted Education Communicator (Invited Column)
Housand, B. C. (2011). Tech tools for today’s teachers: Interacting with maps and playing with history. Gifted Education Communicator, 42(3), 33-34.
Housand, B. C. (2011). GIMME FIVE! Content resources to supercharge your teaching. Gifted Education Communicator, 42(2), 43-44.
Housand, B. C. (2010). Tech tools for today’s teachers: Super sources for science. Gifted Education Communicator, 41 (4). 44-45.
RESEARCH MONOGRAPH
Reis, S. M., Little, C. A., Fogarty, E., Housand, A. M., Housand, B. C., Sweeny, S. M., Eckert, R. D., et al. (2010). Case studies of Schoolwide Enrichment Model-Reading (SEM-R) classroom implementations of differentiated and enriched reading instruction. (Research Monograph). Storrs, CT: University of Connecticut, Neag Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development.
NON-REFEREEED INVITED INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHED PROCEEDINGS
Housand, B. C. (2011, October). An investigation of database resources for gifted education in America: A nation divided. International Symposium for Database Improvement for Gifted Education. National Research Center for Gifted and Talented Education, Korean Education Development Institute: Seoul, South Korea.
National Association for Gifted Children Invited Columns
Housand, B. C. (2014, Spring). From consumer to producer: DIY and the Maker Movement. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2013, Summer). The 21st Century is SO yesterday. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2012, Fall). Flipping the classroom: A revolution in learning. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2012, Summer). A picture is worth a billion dollars? Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2012, Winter). Engaging QRrisioty with QR codes. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2011, Fall). Tear down this firewall! Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2011, Spring). Going Glogster: Creating interactive online posters. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. (2010, Fall). Organizing your brain online: Digging deeper with Diigo. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. (2010, Spring). Happy birthday to YouTube. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. (2010, Winter). Collaboration is a cinch with EtherPad. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. (2009, Fall). Wikipedia: Land of truth or myth? Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. (2009, Winter). Inspiring student creativity from SCRATCH. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2008, Fall). Using Google Trends and Analytics to examine what interests us. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2008, Spring). Is this the future of reading? Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2008, Winter). That was then; This is now: Sputnik at 50 and the Google Lunar X Prize. Teaching for High Potential.
Housand, B. C. (2008). The power of podcasting. Teaching for High Potential
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
INVITED KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
Housand, B. (2017, October). Curiosity: Cat killer or mother of invention? Maryland State Conference on Gifted and Talented Education: Glen Burnie, MD.
Housand, B. (2017, October). Embracing giftedness: See me! Understand me! Teach me! Challenge me! Iowa Talented and Gifted Association Annual Convention: Des Moines, IA.
Housand, B., & Byrd, I. (2017, October). Future Careers for gifted kids. Washington Association of Educators of the Talented and Gifted Annual Conference: Tacoma, WA.
Housand, B. (2017, October). Utilizing technology to personalize learning for gifted kids. Washington Association of Educators of the Talented and Gifted Annual Conference: Tacoma, WA.
Housand, A, & Housand B. (2017, July). Utilizing the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with technology. 21st Annual EduFest at Boise State University: Boise, ID.
Housand, B. (2017, July). Fighting fake news! 40th Annual Confratute at the University of Connecticut: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2017, February). From curiosity to creativity: Technology and today’s gifted students. Ignite the Spark, Fuel the Fire: Innovative Differentiation Conference, University of New South Wales Australia and New South Wales Department of Education: Sydney, Australia.
Housand, B. (2017, February). Growing gifted. Oklahoma Association for the Gifted, Creative, and Talented 2017 Conference at the University of Central Oklahoma: Edmond, OK.
Housand, B. (2017, February). The force awakens: A new hope for gifted education. 42nd Annual Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented Conference: Phoenix, AZ.
Housand, B. (2017, January). Gifted education: The force awakens. Winter Edufest 2017: Coeur’d Alene, ID.
Housand, B. (2016, December). The force awakens: A new hope for gifted education. Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
Housand, B. (2016, October). Left to their own devices: Teachers, technology, and today’s youth. Tennessee Association for the Gifted Annual Conference: Chattanooga, TN.
Housand, B. (2016, October). The force awakens: A new hope for gifted education. Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented Annual Conference: Loveland, CO.
Housand, B. (2016, October). From curious to creative: Technology and today’s gifted students. Mississippi Association for Gifted Children 42nd Annual State Conference: Pearl, MS.
Housand, B. & Byrd, I. (2016, September). Curiosity: Cat killer or breeder of invention? Alabama Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference: Birmingham, AL.
Housand, A, & Housand B. (2016, July). Utilizing the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with technology. 39th Annual Confratute at the University of Connecticut: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2016, April) Tech tools and resources to whet your appetite for 2016. UNCW Academically & Intellectually Gifted Conference: Wilmington, NC.
Housand, B. (2016, April). From curious to creative: Technology and today’s gifted students. New Jersey Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference: Somerset, NJ.
Housand, B. (2016, March). From myth to reality: A guide for becoming a great teacher. Mary Lois Stanton Clinical Teacher Conference: Greenville, NC.
Housand, B. (2015, June). Utilizing technology to personalize learning for gifted kids. Louisiana Lagniappe: Lafayette, LA.
Housand, B. (2015, April). Tech tools and resources to whet your appetite. UNCW Academically & Intellectually Gifted Conference: Wilmington, NC.
Housand, B. (2015, February). Utilizing technology to personalize learning for gifted kids. Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented Annual Mid-Winter Conference: Brainerd, MN.
Housand, B. (2015, February). Planet of the APPS. Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented Annual Mid-Winter Conference: Brainerd, MN.
Housand, B. (2014, October). Geeks have inherited the Earth. 2014 Florida Association for the Gifted (FLAG) Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Housand, B. (2014, October). Full STEAM ahead: Inspiring the future. 2014 Kansas Association for the Gifted, Talented, and Creative Annual Conference, Overland Park, KS.
Housand, B. (2014, September). Geeks have inherited the Earth. Alabama Association for Gifted Children (AAGC) Fall Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Housand, B. (2014, June). Google: You may be asking the WRONG questions! Whitworth University Gifted Education Institute: Personalizing Learning through Differentiation and Technology, Spokane, WA.
Housand, B. (2014, June). Technology: An instructional tool to differentiate. Duke TIP Summer Institute for Educators 2014, Durham, NC.
Housand, B. (2014, April). Geeks have inherited the Earth. 34th Annual Montana Association for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) Conference, Billings, MT.
Housand, B. (2014, March). Classic engagement for a digital age: Plugging into joy, meaning, and purpose. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Athens, GA
Housand, B. (2014, February). Full STEAM ahead: Powering gifted education for the 21st century and beyond. Nebraska Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Omaha, NE.
Housand, B. (2013, December). Gifted education in the 21st century: A New Hope. South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education Annual Conference, Columbia, SC.
Housand, B. C., & Paul, K. A. (2013, July). Powering up with purposeful play: Technology for you and your students. 36th Annual Confratute: The University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2013, February). Left to the own devices: Teachers, technology, and today’s youth. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 39th Annual Conference: Winston-Salem, NC
Housand, B. (2013, February). Infinite horizons: Unleashing the mind’s potential. Winter Edufest 2013: Coeur d’Alene, ID.
Housand, B. (2012, April). Gifted education in the 21st century: A New Hope. Montana Association for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) 32nd Annual Conference: Great Falls, MT.
Housand, B. (2012, February). Gifted education in the 21st century: A NEW HOPE. Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented 20th Annual Mid-Winter Conference: Brainerd, MN.
Housand, B. (2012, February). Plugging into creative outlets. Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented 20th Annual Mid-Winter Conference: Brainerd, MN.
Housand, B. C. (2012, January). Gifted education in the 21st century: A NEW HOPE. Hawaii Gifted Association Conference, University of Hawaii at Manoa: Honolulu, HI.
Housand, B. C. (2011, October) Gifted education in the 21st century: A NEW HOPE. Maryland State Conference on Gifted and Talented Education: Baltimore, MD.
Housand, B. (2011, July). Gifted education in the 21st century: A NEW HOPE. Boise State University, 15th Annual Edufest: Boise, ID.
Housand, B. C. (2010, February). The 5 C's of technology and learning. 20th Annual Career & Technology Education Conference: Anchorage, AK.
Housand, B. C. (2009, April). Growing up in the age of Google: The pursuit of happiness is at your fingertips. 21st Annual Honors Network Symposium, Delaware Valley College: Doylestown, PA.
Housand, B. C. (2009, February). Examining Giftedness, Technology, and Creativity in a Digital Age. Alaska Society for Technology in Education 29th Annual Conference: Anchorage, AK.
Housand, B. C. (2008, November). Unleashing the power of technology for the gifted: Making creative and critical thinking connections. Challenging the Gifted 2008 Conference, Bucks County Intermediate Unit: Doylestown, PA.
NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Housand, B. (2017, November). Fighting Fake News! Tools and tactics for becoming a SUPER critical thinker in a digital age. National Association for Gifted Children 64th Annual Convention, Charlotte, NC.
Housand, B., Byrd, I., & Housand, A. (2017, November). The jobs of tomorrow, TODAY! National Association for Gifted Children 64th Annual Convention, Charlotte, NC.
Betts, G., Housand, A., Deitz, C., & Housand, B. (2017, November). Greater than the mind: Synthesis of work from the Whole Gifted Child Task Force. National Association for Gifted Children 64th Annual Convention, Charlotte, NC.
Cross, J., Schroth, S., Brown, E., Hines, M., Housand, B., & Shah-Coltrane, S. (2017, November). Revolutionizing gifted education through mastery-based instruction. National Association for Gifted Children 64th Annual Convention, Charlotte, NC.
Smith-Webb, C., Howard, J., Eberenz, K, & Housand, B. (2017, November). So you want to start a summer camp? A secret insider’s guide to starting your own. National Association for Gifted Children 64th Annual Convention, Charlotte, NC.
Housand, A. M., Housand, B. C., & Renzulli, J. S. (2016, November). Utilizing the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with technology. National Association for Gifted Children 63rd Annual Convention, Walt Disney World Resort, FL.
Housand, B. C., & Byrd, I. (2016, November). Curiosity: Cat killer or breeder of invention? National Association for Gifted Children 63rd Annual Convention, Walt Disney World Resort, FL.
Housand, B. C. (2015, November). Choose your own adventure: Journey to the land of meaningful technology integration. National Association for Gifted Children 62nd Annual Convention, Phoenix, AZ.
Housand, B. C., & Housand, A. M. (2015, November). Cultivating a culture of creativity: Lessons gifted education can learn from Disney and Pixar. National Association for Gifted Children 62nd Annual Convention, Phoenix, AZ.
Housand, B. C. (2014, November). The Geeks Have Inherited the Earth. National Association for Gifted Children 61st Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.
Housand, A. M., & Housand, B. C. (2014, November). Engineering Serendipity: Leveraging Social Media and Technology Resources to Develop Interests and Create Opportunities. National Association for Gifted Children 61st Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.
Ray, C., Housand, B. C., & Kirsch, L. (2014, November). Sparking Innovation: Gifted Kids, Creativity, and Code. National Association for Gifted Children 61st Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.
Housand, B. C. (2014, November). The Geeks Have Inherited the Earth. National Association for Gifted Children 61st Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.
Housand, B. C. (2013, November). 60 Tech Tools in 60 Minutes for NAGC's 60th. National Association for Gifted Children 60th Annual Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Housand, B. C. (2013, November). Video Games and Gifted Kids: What Would Vygotsky Say? National Association for Gifted Children 60th Annual Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Housand, B. C. & Housand, A. M. (2013, November). Mechanisms of Motivation: 5 C's for Promoting Creative Productive Giftedness. National Association for Gifted Children 60th Annual Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Housand, B. & Byrd, I. (2013, November). REMIX: Content + Creativity + Technology. National Association for Gifted Children 60th Annual Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Housand, B. (2012, November). Planet of the APPS. National Association for Gifted Children 59th Annual Conference: Denver, CO.
Housand, B., & Fogarty E. (2012, November). Research Ahoy! A treasure hunt for the ultimate booty (KNOWLEDGE). National Association for Gifted Children 59th Annual Conference: Denver, CO.
Housand, B., & Housand A. (2012, November). Gamification of education. National Association for Gifted Children 59th Annual Conference: Denver, CO.
Paul, K. A., Housand, B., Firmender, J., & Lewman, G. (2012, November). What do you get when you cross an iPad with a teacher of talented student? National Association for Gifted Children 59th Annual Conference: Denver, CO.
Housand, B, & Fogarty E. (2011, November). How and why to use social networks in your classroom. National Association for Gifted Children 58th Annual Conference: New Orleans, LA.
Housand, B., & Housand, A. (2011, November). If this is the 21st Century, where is my jetpack? National Association for Gifted Children 58th Annual Conference: New Orleans, LA.
Housand, B., Housand, A, & Troester, J. (2011, November). Tech THAT: Gifted children online. National Association for Gifted Children 58th Annual Conference: New Orleans, LA.
Paul, K. A., & Housand, B. C. (2011, November). The Google Geek Squad: Rockin’ in the FREE world. National Association for Gifted Children 58th Annual Conference: New Orleans, LA.
Sheets, C., & Housand, B. (2011, November). Harnessing the power of technology to increase the potential of curriculum and instruction. National Association for Gifted Children 58th Annual Conference: New Orleans, LA.
Housand, B. (2010, November). Plugging into creative outlets. National Association for Gifted Children 57th Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA.
Housand, B., Shaunessy, E., Besnoy, K., Leppien, J., & Siegle, D. (2010, November). Mini-Keynote: Using technology in the classroom to differentiate for gifted learners. National Association for Gifted Children 57th Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA.
Housand, B., & Housand, A. (2010, November). Meeting of the minds: Technology tools to access shared thinking and strengthen collaboration. National Association for Gifted Children 57th Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA.
Housand, B., O’Connor, K., & Fogarty, E. A. (2010, November). It’s incredible! It’s online! It’s free! Becoming a professional development superhero in 5 easy steps. National Association for Gifted Children 57th Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA.
Housand, B., & Troester, J. (2010, November). Speed geeking 2.0. National Association for Gifted Children 57th Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA.
O’Connor, K., Housand, B., & Fogarty, E. A. (2010, November). An instructional trilogy: Using real world problems, rigor, and technology in the classroom. National Association for Gifted Children 57th Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA.
Fogarty, E., Housand, B., & Fogarty, J. (2009, November). Tales from a high school reading workshop: “Reading class would be boring if I didn’t read.” National Association for Gifted Children 56th Annual Conference: St. Louis, MO.
Housand, A. M., & Housand, B. C. (2009, November). Getting organized and avoiding information overload. National Association for Gifted Children 56th Annual Conference: St. Louis, MO.
Housand, B. C. (2009, November). Please turn your cell phone ON! National Association for Gifted Children 56th Annual Conference: St. Louis, MO.
Housand, B. C., & Chandler, K. (2009, November). Tools and strategies for promoting literacy and new Literacies for young gifted students. Wednesday Academy conducted at National Association for Gifted Children 56th Annual Conference: St. Louis, MO.
Housand, B., Troester, J., Firmender, J., Paul, K. A., Lewman, G., et al (2009, November). Speed geeking. National Association for Gifted Children 56th Annual Conference: St. Louis, MO.
Paul, K. A., & Housand, B. C. (2009, November). Harnessing free technologies for the classroom: Tips from the Google Geek Squad. National Association for Gifted Children 56th Annual Conference: St. Louis, MO.
Housand, A. M., & Housand, B. C. (2008, November). The election, the Internet, and you: How Web 2.0 has changed the election process. National Association for Gifted Children 55th Annual Conference: Tampa, FL.
Housand, B. C. (2008, November). Creativity in a digital age. National Association for Gifted Children 55th Annual Conference: Tampa, FL.
Paul, K. A., & Housand, B. C. (2008, October). Gadzooks! You can do all of that with Google? National Association for Gifted Children 55th Annual Conference: Tampa, FL.
National Association for Gifted Children Webinars (Invited)
Housand, B. (2015, June). Technology untangled: Past, present, and future. National Association for Gifted Children Webinars on Wednesday.
Housand, B., & Beasley, J. (2012, September). Revive, refresh, renew: New ideas & resources for the new year. National Association for Gifted Children Webinars on Wednesday.
Housand, B. (2011, August). FREE teaching and learning resources for educational excellence: Technology. National Association for Gifted Children 2011 Back to School Webinar.
Housand, B. (2010, June). What web resources work for high ability learners? National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Webinars on Wednesday.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS WEBINAR (INVITED)
Islas, M. R., Krisel, S., & Housand, B. (2018, March). See me! How to recognize potential in all student populations. AFT’s Share My Lesson Sixth Annual Virtual Conference.
STATE REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Housand, B. (2018, March). Fighting fake news! 56th Annual California Association for the Gifted Conference, San Diego, CA.
Housand, B. (2018, March). From curious to creative: Technology and today’s gifted students. 56th Annual California Association for the Gifted Conference, San Diego, CA.
Housand, B. (2017, March). The Force Awakens: A New Hope for Gifted Education. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, A., & Housand, B. (2017, March). Using the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with Technology. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, B. (2016, March). From curious to creative: Technology and today's gifted students. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, B. & Housand, A. (2016, March). Cultivating a culture of creativity: Lessons gifted education can learn from Disney and Pixar. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, A, & Housand, B. (2015, March). Engineering Serendipity: Leveraging Social Media and Technology Resources to Develop Interests and Create Opportunities. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 41st Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, B. (2015, March). Choose your own adventure: Planet of the apps. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 41st Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Blanchard, K., Housand, B., & Fogarty, E. (2014, February). What Gifted Kids Have to Say about Interest, Challenge, Choice, and Enjoyment and What You Can Do about It. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 40th Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, B. (2014, February). Top 40 Tech Tools Countdown. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 40th Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, B. (2014, February). If Your Students Can Google the Answer, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 40th Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, B. (2013, December). 60 Tech Tools in 60 Minutes. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Houston, Texas.
Housand, B. & Van Gemert, L. (2013, December). Step Away from the Bullet Points: Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Avoiding Death by PowerPoint. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Houston, Texas.
Housand, B. (2011, March). Gifted education in the 21st century: A NEW HOPE. 37th Annual Convention of the North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented: Winston-Salem, NC.
Housand, A., & Housand, B. (2011, March). Meeting of the minds: Technology tools to access shared thinking and strengthen collaboration. 37th Annual Convention of the North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented: Winston-Salem, NC.
Fogarty, L., O’Connor, K., & Housand, B. (2011, March). It’s incredible! It’s online! It’s FREE! Becoming a professional development superhero in five easy steps. 37th Annual Convention of the North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented: Winston-Salem, NC.
Fogarty, E., Housand, B., & O'Connor, K. (2010, February). Answering real world problems with real world solutions using real world technology. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 36th Annual Conference: Winston-Salem, NC.
Housand, A. M., Fogarty, E. A., & Housand, B. C. (2010, February). Using the Schoolwide Enrichment Model Reading Framework to Challenge Talented Readers. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 36th Annual Conference: Winston-Salem, NC.
Housand, B. C. (2010, February). 60 tools in 60 minutes. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 36th Annual Conference, Winston-Salem: NC.
Housand, B. C. (2009, March). Gadzooks! You can do all of that with Google? North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 35th Annual Conference: Winston-Salem, NC.
Housand, B. C. (2009, March). How I learned to stop worrying and love Wikipedia. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 35th Annual Conference: Winston-Salem, NC.
STATE INVITED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Housand, B. (2016, December). Choose your own adventure: Planet of the apps. Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Housand, B. (2016, December). Utilizing technology to personalize learning for gifted kids. Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Housand, B., & Byrd, I. (2016, December). Curiosity: Cat killer or mother of invention. Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Housand, B., & Byrd, I. (2016, December). REMIX: Content + creativity + technology. Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Housand, B., & Byrd, I. (2016, December). Curiosity: Cat killer or mother of invention. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.
Housand, A, Housand, B., McNair, A. (2016, December). Let’s talk: Technology and students’ futures. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.
Housand, A, & Housand, B. (2016, December). Introducing SEM:Tech - Using the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with technology. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.
Housand, A, & Housand, B. (2016, November). Strategies for serving the whole gifted child in digital environments. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.
Housand, B. (2016, October). Plugging into creative outlets. Tennessee Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Chattanooga, TN.
Housand, B. (2016, October). Choose your own adventure: Planet of the apps. Tennessee Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Chattanooga, TN.
Housand, B. (2016, October). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. Colorado Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Loveland, CO.
Housand, B. (2016, October). Today’s technology and the gifted: What parents and teachers need to know. Colorado Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Loveland, CO.
Housand, B. (2016, October). Plugging into creative outlets. Mississippi Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Pearl, MS.
Housand, B. (2016, October). Top 40 tech tools countdown. Mississippi Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Pearl, MS.
Housand, B. (2016, September). Cultivating a culture of creativity: Lessons gifted education can learn from Disney and Pixar. Alabama Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Housand, B. (2016, September). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. Alabama Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Housand, B., & Byrd, I. (2016, September). Remix: Content + creativity + technology. Alabama Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Housand, B. (2016, April). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. New Jersey Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Somerset, NJ.
Housand, B. (2016, February). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. Illinois Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Naperville, Illinois.
Housand, B. (2016, February). Game on! Integrating games and simulations in the classroom. Illinois Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Naperville, Illinois.
Housand, B. (2016, February). Utilizing technology to personalize learning for gifted kids. Illinois Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Naperville, Illinois.
Housand, B (2015, November). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Annual Fall Conference, Cranberry Township, PA.
Housand, B (2015, November). Geeks have inherited the Earth. Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Annual Fall Conference, Cranberry Township, PA.
Housand, B (2015, November). Today’s tech and the gifted: What parents and teachers need to know. Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Annual Fall Conference, Cranberry Township, PA.
Housand, B. (2015, September). Choose your own adventure: Planet of the apps. Florida Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Housand, B. (2015, September). Utilizing technology to personalize learning for gifted kids. Florida Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Housand, B. (2015, September). Top 40 tech tools countdown. Florida Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Housand, B. (2015, April). Coding: It may be the closest thing we have to a superpower. Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Annual Conference, Villanova University.
Housand, B (2015, April). Game on! Integrating games and simulations in the classroom. Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Annual Conference, Villanova University.
Housand, B. (2015, February). Coding: It may be the closest thing we have to a superpower. 2015 Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented (MEGT) Annual Conference, Brainerd, MN.
Housand A, Housand, B., & Byrd, I. (2014, December). Leveraging technology to empower gifted students. South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education Annual Conference, Columbia, SC.
Housand, B. (2014, October). If your students can Google the answer, you may be asking the wrong questions. 2014 Florida Association for the Gifted (FLAG) Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Housand, B. (2014, October). If your students can Google the answer, you may be asking the wrong questions. 2014 Florida Association for the Gifted (FLAG) Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Housand, B. (2014, October). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. 2014 Florida Association for the Gifted (FLAG) Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Housand, B. (2014, October). Parent guide to empowering and engaging gifted kids with technology. 2014 Kansas Association for the Gifted, Talented, and Creative Annual Conference, Overland Park, KS.
Housand, B. (2014, October). If your students can Google the answer, you may be asking the wrong questions. 2014 Kansas Association for the Gifted, Talented, and Creative Annual Conference, Overland Park, KS.
Housand, B. (2014, October). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes: STEAM edition. 2014 Kansas Association for the Gifted, Talented, and Creative Annual Conference, Overland Park, KS.
Housand, B. (2014, September). Coding: It may be the closest thing we have to a superpower. Alabama Association for Gifted Children (AAGC) Fall Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Housand, B. (2014, September). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. Alabama Association for Gifted Children (AAGC) Fall Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Housand, B. (2014, April). If Your Students Can Google the Answer, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. 34th Annual Montana Association for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) Conference, Billings, MT.
Housand, B. (2014, April). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes: STEAM Edition. 34th Annual Montana Association for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) Conference, Billings, MT.
Housand, B. (2014, April). Gifted + Tech: What parents need to know. 34th Annual Montana Association for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) Conference, Billings, MT.
Housand, B. (2014, March). If Your Students Can Google the Answer, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Athens, GA.
Housand, B. (2014, February). Top 40 Tech Tools Countdown. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Athens, GA.
Housand, B. & Housand, A. (2014, February). Mechanisms of Motivation: 5 C's for Promoting Creative Productive Giftedness. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, Athens, GA.
Housand, B. (2014). Geeks Have Inherited the Earth (SIGNATURE SERIES SESSION). North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 40th Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Housand, B. (2014, February). If Your Students Can Google the Answer, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education 35th Annual Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Housand, B. (2014, February). Plugging Into Creative Outlets. Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education 35th Annual Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Housand, B. (2014, February). Google Drive: One Tool to Rule Them All. Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education 35th Annual Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Housand, B. (2014, February). Top 40 Tech Tools Countdown. Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education 35th Annual Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Housand, B. (2014, February). Geeks Have Inherited the Earth. Nebraska Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Omaha, Nebraska.
Housand, B. & Byrd, I. (2014, February). REMIX: Content + Creativity + Technology. Nebraska Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Omaha, Nebraska.
Housand, B. (2014, February). If Your Students Can Google the Answer, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. Nebraska Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Omaha, Nebraska.
Housand, B. (2014, February). 60 Tech Tools in 60 Minutes: STEAM Edition. Nebraska Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Omaha, Nebraska.
Housand, B. (2014, February). Plugging Into Creative Outlets. Nebraska Association for the Gifted Annual Conference, Omaha, Nebraska.
Housand, B. (2014, February). 60 Tech Tools in 60 Minutes: STEAM Edition. California Association for the Gifted 52nd Annual Conference, Anaheim, California.
Housand, B. & Byrd, I. (2014, February). REMIX: Content + Creativity + Technology. California Association for the Gifted 52nd Annual Conference, Anaheim, California.
Housand, B. (2014, February). If Your Students Can Google the Answer, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. California Association for the Gifted 52nd Annual Conference, Anaheim, California.
Housand, B. & Housand, A. (2014, February). Mechanisms of Motivation: 5 C's for Promoting Creative Productive Giftedness. California Association for the Gifted 52nd Annual Conference, Anaheim, California.
Housand, B. (2013, December). Plugging Into Creative Outlets. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Houston, Texas.
Housand, B. (2013, December). If Your Students Can Google the Answer, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference, Houston, Texas.
Housand, B. (2013, November). If Your Students Can Google the Answer, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education Annual Conference, Columbia, South Carolina.
Housand, B. & Byrd, I. (2013, November). REMIX: Content + Creativity + Technology. South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education Annual Conference, Columbia, South Carolina.
Housand, B. (2013, November). Left To Their Own Devices: Technology, Teachers, and Today's Youth. South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education Annual Conference, Columbia, South Carolina.
Housand, B. (2013, November). 60 Tech Tools in 60 Minutes. South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education Annual Conference, Columbia, South Carolina.
Housand, B. (2013, April). Technology with Purpose: The gifted learner connection. Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Annual Conference: Moon Township, PA.
Housand, B. (2013, March). Research ahoy! A treasure hit for the ultimate booty (KNOWLEDGE). Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference: Athens, GA.
Housand, B. (2013, March). Left to their own devices: Technology, teachers, and today’s youth. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference: Athens, GA.
Housand, B. (2013, March). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference: Athens, GA.
Housand, B., & Fogarty E. (2013, March). Research ahoy! A treasure hit for the ultimate booty (KNOWLEDGE). North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 39th Annual Conference: Winston-Salem, NC.
Housand, B. (2013, February). Top 40 tech tools countdown. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 39th Annual Conference: Winston-Salem, NC.
Housand, B., & Housand, A. (2013, February). Gamification of education. North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented 39th Annual Conference: Winston-Salem, NC.
Housand, B. (2013, February). Left to their own devices: Technology, teachers, and today’s youth. California Association for the Gifted 51st Annual Conference: Anaheim, CA.
Housand, B. (2013, February). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. California Association for the Gifted 51st Annual Conference: Anaheim, CA.
Housand, B., & Housand, A. (2013, February). Gamification of education. California Association for the Gifted 51st Annual Conference: Anaheim, CA.
Housand, B. (2012, December). Technology with purpose: The gifted learner connection. Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
Housand, B. (2012, December). Meeting of the minds: Technology tools to access shared thinking and strengthen collaboration. Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
Housand, B. (2012, December). Planet of the APPS. Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
Housand, B. (2012, November). Plugging into creative outlets. Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented Annual Conference: Dallas, TX.
Housand, B. (2012, November). Planet of the APPS. Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented Annual Conference: Dallas, TX.
Housand, B. (2012, October). Plugging into outlets. The Virginia Association for the Gifted Conference on Gifted Education: Glen Allen, VA.
Housand, B. (2012, May). Technology with purpose: The gifted learner connection. Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Annual Conference: Exton, PA.
Housand, B. (2012, April). Planet of the APPS. Montana Association for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) 32nd Annual Conference: Great Falls, MT.
Housand, B. (2012, April). Plugging into creative outlets. Montana Association for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) 32nd Annual Conference: Great Falls, MT.
Housand, B. (2012, March). Gifted education in the 21st century: A New Hope. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference: Pine Mountain, GA.
Housand, B. (2012, March). Planet of the APPS. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference: Pine Mountain, GA.
Housand, B. (2012, March). Plugging into creative outlets. Georgia Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference: Pine Mountain, GA.
Housand, A, & Housand, B. (2012, February). Getting organized and avoiding information overload. California Association for the Gifted 50th Annual Conference: Palm Springs, CA.
Housand, B. (2012, February). Gifted education in the 21st century: A New Hope. California Association for the Gifted 50th Annual Conference: Palm Springs, CA.
Housand, B. (2012, February). Planet of the APPS. California Association for the Gifted 50th Annual Conference: Palm Springs, CA.
Housand, B. (2012, February). Plugging into creative outlets. California Association for the Gifted 50th Annual Conference: Palm Springs, CA.
Housand, B., & Housand, A. (2012, February). If this is the 21st century, where is my jetpack? California Association for the Gifted 50th Annual Conference: Palm Springs, CA.
Housand, B. (2012, January). Plugging into creative outlets. Hawaii Gifted Association Annual Conference, University of Hawaii at Manoa: Honolulu, HI.
Housand, B. C. (2011, October). Plugging into Creative Outlets. Maryland State Conference on Gifted and Talented Education: Baltimore, MD.
Housand, B. C. (2011, October). 60 tools in 60 minutes. Maryland State Conference on Gifted and Talented Education: Baltimore, MD.
Housand, B. C. (2010, February). 60 tools in 60 minutes. 20th Annual Career & Technology Education Conference: Anchorage, AK.
Housand, B. C. (2009, February). Cell phones as mobile learning devices. Alaska Society for Technology in Education 29th Annual Conference: Anchorage, AK.
Housand, B. C. (2009, February). Gadzooks! You can do all of that with Google? Alaska Society for Technology in Education 29th Annual Conference: Anchorage, AK.
REGIONAL INVITED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Housand, B. (2015, June). Plugging into creative outlets. Louisiana Lagniappe Gifted Conference, Lafayette, Louisiana.
Housand, B. (2015, June). Choose your own adventure: Planet of the apps. Louisiana Lagniappe Gifted Conference, Lafayette, Louisiana.
Housand, B. (2015, June). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. Edufest, Boise, Idaho.
Housand, B. (2013, February). Plugging into creative outlets. Winter Edufest 2013: Coeur d’Alene, ID.
Housand, B. (2013, February). Technology with purpose: The gifted learner connection. Winter Edufest 2013: Coeur d’Alene, ID.
Housand, B. (2013, February). Gamification of education. Winter Edufest 2013: Coeur d’Alene, ID.
Housand, B. (2013, February). Planet of the APPS. Winter Edufest 2013: Coeur d’Alene, ID.
Housand, B. C. (2010, February). Cell phone technology in the classroom. 20th Annual Career & Technology Education Conference: Anchorage, AK.
Housand, B. C. (2008, November). Technology Outlets. Challenging the Gifted 2008 Conference, Bucks County Intermediate Unit: Doylestown, PA.
Housand, B. C. (2008, November). Making sense of blogs, wikis, and podcasts. Challenging the Gifted 2008 Conference, Bucks County Intermediate Unit: Doylestown, PA.
SUMMER INSTITUTES
Housand, A, & Housand, B. (2017, July 9-14). Using the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with technology. University of Connecticut, 39th Annual Confratute, Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2017, July 9-14). From Curious to Creative: Technology and today’s gifted students. 40th Annual Confratute at the University of Connecticut: Storrs, CT.
Housand, A, & Housand, B. (2016, July 10-15). Using the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with technology. University of Connecticut, 39th Annual Confratute, Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2016, July 10-15). Plugging into creative outlets. University of Connecticut, 39th Annual Confratute, Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2016, June 10). From Curious to Creative: Technology and today’s gifted students. Hardin-Simmons University Summer Gifted Institute, Abilene, TX.
Housand, B. (2015, August 5). Utilizing technology to personalize learning for gifted kids. Learning @ Lovejoy Summer Institute, Lovejoy, TX.
Housand, B. (2015, July 29). 60 tools in 60 minutes. 19th Annual Edufest, Boise State University, Boise, ID.
Housand, B. (2015, July 12-17). Plugging into creative outlets. University of Connecticut, 38th Annual Confratute, Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2015, July 12-17). Utilizing technology to personalize learning for gifted kids. University of Connecticut, 38th Annual Confratute, Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2015, July 14). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. University of Connecticut, 38th Annual Confratute, Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2015, June 15). Choose your own adventure: Planet of the apps. Duke TIP Summer Institute for Educators 2015, Chapel Hill, NC.
Housand, B. (2015, June 3-5). Choose your own adventure: Planet of the apps. Louisiana Lagniappe Gifted Conference, Lafayette, LA.
Housand, B. (2015, June 3-5). Plugging into creative outlets. Louisiana Lagniappe Gifted Conference, Lafayette, LA.
Housand, B. (2014, July 13-18). Technology untangled. University of Connecticut, 37th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2014, July 13-18). Plugging into creative outlets. University of Connecticut, 37th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2014, July 14). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. University of Connecticut, 37th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2014, June 25-27). Plugging into creative outlets. Whitworth University Gifted Education Institute: Personalizing Learning through Differentiation and Technology, Spokane, WA.
Housand, B. (2014, June 18). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. Duke TIP Summer Institute for Educators 2014, Durham, NC.
Housand, B. (2013, July 14-19). Technology untangled. University of Connecticut, 36th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2013, July 14-19). Plugging into creative outlets. University of Connecticut, 36th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2013, July 15). 60 tech tools in 60 minutes. University of Connecticut, 36th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2012, July 8-13). Technology untangled. University of Connecticut, 35th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2012, July 8-13). Plugging into creative outlets. University of Connecticut, 35th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2011, July 25-28). Plugging into creative outlets. Boise State University, 15th Annual Edufest: Boise, ID
Housand, B. (2011, July 26). Tech tools for today’s teachers: Content resources. Boise State University, 15th Annual Edufest: Boise, ID
Housand, B. (2011, July 25). Tech tools for today’s teachers: Collaboration. Boise State University, 15th Annual Edufest: Boise, ID
Housand, B. (2011, July 11-14). Technology Untangled. University of Connecticut, 34th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT
Housand, B. (2011, July 11-14). Plugging into creative outlets. University of Connecticut, 34th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT
Housand, B. (2011, July 11). 60 tools in 60 minutes. University of Connecticut, 34th Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT
Housand, B. (2010, July). Challenging elementary readers with SEM-R. Chicago Public Schools, Area 18: Chicago, IL.
Housand, B. (2010, July). Using technology in the classroom. Chicago Public Schools, Area 18: Chicago, IL.
Housand, B. (2010, July). Outstanding bookhooks. Chicago Public Schools, Area 18: Chicago, IL.
Housand, B. (2010, July). 60 tools in 60 minutes. University of Connecticut, 33rd Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. (2010, June). Tech tools for today’s teachers: Creativity. Louisiana Lagniappe Summer Institute for Teachers: Lafayette, LA.
Housand, B. (2010, June). Tech tools for today’s teachers: Advanced Content Resources. Louisiana Lagniappe Summer Institute for Teachers: Lafayette, LA.
Housand, B. (2010, June). Tech tools for today’s teachers: Collaboration. Louisiana Lagniappe Summer Institute for Teachers: Lafayette, LA.
Housand, B. C. (2009, July 26-31). Unleashing the power of technology for the gifted: Making creative and critical thinking connections. Boise State University, 13th Annual Edufest: Boise, ID.
Housand, B. C. (2009, July 20-23). Technology untangled. University of Connecticut, 32nd Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. C. (2009, July 20-23). Podcasting with a purpose. University of Connecticut, 32nd Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Paul, K. A., & Housand, B. C. (2009, July 20). The Google Geek Squad. University of Connecticut, 32nd Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. C. (2009, July 13-16). Technology untangled. University of Connecticut, 32nd Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. C. (2009, July 13-16). Podcasting with a purpose. University of Connecticut, 32nd Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. C. (2009, July 13). 60 tools in 60 minutes. University of Connecticut, 32nd Annual Confratute: Storrs, CT.
Housand, B. C. (2009, June 22-25). Geography in a digital age. Purdue University, DISCOVER! 2009 Summer Institute for Educators: West Lafayette, IN.
Housand, B. C. (2009, June 22-25). The 4 C’s of technology and gifted education: Critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and content. Purdue University, DISCOVER! 2009 Summer Institute for Educators: West Lafayette, IN.
SERVICE / TEACHING PRESENTATIONS
Housand, B. (2013, January). Supporting AIG learners and the SCOS: Creativity and technology. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Academically / Intellectually Gifted Institute.
Housand, B. (2012, March). Plugging into creative outlets. Pitt County Partners Advocating for Gifted Education: Greenville, NC.
Housand, B. (2011, February). 60 tools in 60 minutes. Pitt County Partners Advocating for Gifted Education: Greenville, NC.
Housand, B. (2011, January). Tech tools to support literacy teaching and learning. Tar River Reading Council: Greenville, NC.
Housand, B. (2010, September). Challenging readers with the SEM-R. Olde Providence Elementary: Charlotte, NC.
Housand, B. (2010, August). 50 fabulous, free tools in 50 minutes. Pitt County Schools Tech Fest 5: Greenville, NC.
Housand, B. (2010, June). Using technology with gifted students. Sampson County Schools: Clinton, NC.
Housand, B. C. (2009, October). Digital and gifted: A parent’s guide to the generation now. Pitt County Partners Advocating for Gifted Education: Greenville, NC.
Housand, B. C. (2009, August 18-19). Untangling technology: A practical guide to integrating technology and gifted education. Triton Regional School District: Newbury, MA.
Housand, B. C. (2009, March). Gadzooks! You can do all of that with Google? Pitt County PAGE: Greenville, NC.
SERVICE
NATIONAL
Board of Directors, Member at Large, National Association for Gifted Children, (2015-2018).
Board of Directors, Member at Large, National Association for Gifted Children, (2012-2015).
Chair, Technology Task Force, National Association for Gifted Children (2014-2015)
Finance Committee, National Association for Gifted Children (2012-2018)
The Whole Gifted Child Task Force, National Association for Gifted Children (2016-2017)
Leadership Development Committee, National Association for Gifted Children, (2011-2012)
Convention Task Force, National Association for Gifted Children (2011-2012)
Research Advisory Board, The Grayson School, Broomhall, PA.
Advisory Board, Advocates for High Ability Learners (www.aha-learners.org) (2010-2016)
Network Chair, National Association for Gifted Children, Computers and Technology Network, (2008-2011)
Program Chair, National Association for Gifted Children, Computers and Technology Network, (2012).
Webmaster, Research on Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent SIG, AERA (2010-2012)
Dissertation Committee – Michelle McGuire, University of Southern California. Dr. Sandra Kaplan, Major Advisor (2012)
UNIVERSITY
Area Coordinator, Academically / Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program (2011-2018)
Assistive Technologies Task Force, East Carolina University (2009)
College of Education Advisory Committee, East Carolina University (2010-2012)
College of Education Awards Committee (Chair), East Carolina University (2011-2012)
College of Education Technology Committee, East Carolina University, (2009-Present)
Coordinator, ECU Gifted Conference, East Carolina University (2009-2018)
Director, East Carolina University / Pitt County Schools Summer Camp for the Gifted (2010-2018)
Gifted Education Consultant – Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Grant, East Carolina University (2010-2011)
Graduate Advisor – Academically / Intellectually Gifted Certification, East Carolina University (2010-Present)
Graduate Curriculum Committee – Elementary Education, East Carolina University (2009-2010)
Graduate Curriculum Committee – Gifted Education, East Carolina University (2009-2010)
Honor’s College Advisory Council, East Carolina University, (2015-Present)
Master’s in Education in Gifted Education Development Team, East Carolina University (2009-2011)
Masters Thesis Committee (CHAIR) – Katherine Blanchard, East Carolina University (2013)
Master’s Thesis Committee – Heather Wiles, East Carolina University. Dr. Patricia Anderson, Major Advisor (2011)
Online Quality Council, East Carolina University (2012-2016)
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee – Elementary Education, East Carolina University (2009-2010)
Undergraduate Advisor – Elementary Education, East Carolina University (2010-2011)
SCHOOLS / DISTRICTS
Educational Technology Integration Consultant, Columbia County School District, Evans, GA. (2016)
Pitt County Partners Advocating for Gifted Education (PAGE) Board of Directors – University Liaison (2013-2016)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Teaching Fellows Institute, Charlotte, NC (2018)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Loraine County, OH (2017)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Dorchester District 2 / GT Region 5, North Charleston, SC (2017)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, MEGT Metro, St. Paul, MN (2015)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Osseo Area School, Osseo, MN (2015)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Little Rock School District (2015-2016)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Round Rock Independent School District, Round Rock, TX (2014-2015).
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Region 13, Austin, TX (2015)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Lamar ISD, Laredo, TX (2014)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, York, South Carolina (2014)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Pitt County Schools (2013-2014)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Alvin Independent School District: Alvin, TX (2013)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Spring Branch Independent School District: Spring Branch, TX (2013)
Gifted Education Instructional Consultant, Board of Cooperative Educational Services: Rochester, NY (2012)
Gifted Education / Enrichment Consultant for Javits Gifted & Talented Students Education Act Grant awarded to The Chester Community Charter School: Chester, PA. (2010-2012)
Honors and Awards
SlideShare Featured Presentation of the Day on slideshare.net (February 8, 2016)
SlideShare Featured Presentation of the Day on slideshare.net (January 29, 2016)
SlideShare Top Presentation of the Day on slideshare.net (February 12, 2015)
SlideShare Top Presentation of the Day on slideshare.net (September 21, 2014)
Max Ray Joyner Award for Outstanding Teaching in Distance Education at East Carolina University (2014)
North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented – Faces of the Future – 40th Annual NCAGT Conference (2014)
Finalist for Max Ray Joyner Award for Outstanding Teaching in Distance Education at East Carolina University (2013)
Global #gtchat Award for Technical Prowess (2011)
Doctoral Student Award, National Association for Gifted Children (2008)
ProfessIonal Memberships
National Association for Gifted Children (LIFETIME MEMBER)
North Carolina Association for Gifted and Talented (LIFETIME MEMBER)
Research Interests
Gifted Education
Educational Technology
Creativity and Curiosity in a Digital Age
Micro-Credentials