Making Connections for the Gifted Learner

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TodaysMeet:

https://todaysmeet.com/GTConnections

Contact Us

Carol Gunnels:

cgunnels@caddomillsisd.org @gunnels5G

Kamey Herpeche:

kherpeche@caddomillsisd.org @MissHerpeche

Shivon Loya:

sloya@caddomillsisd.org @Shivonsloya05

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I’m Done, Now What???

• hear often

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• not just from “gifted” students

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• resources geared toward gifted but something for all

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What is the Goal?

• students DO NOT need more work

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• increase rigor

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• depth & complexity

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Gifted Students Need Help With:

• creative thinking skills

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• critical thinking skills

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• problem solving skills

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• self directed learning

depth

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complexity

More Rigor!

Raise Expectations!

Support Curiosity!

Hear Their Voice!

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Why Is It Important?

….because our kids live in a different world!

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Did You Know?

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Shaping Students

• groom producers, not just consumers

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• takes time & effort-but look at our access to information

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• lead by example!

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We Won’t All Teach the Same Thing Nor the Same Way

“...a ‘cookie cutter’ approach to teaching will never be that effective. What gets me fired up and passionate in the classroom, and therefore more effective, might not be the answer for my colleague down the hall.”

-Dave Burgess “Teach Like a Pirate”

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Let’s Look at Some Resources:

Word Clouds

Genius Hour

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Adobe Voice

code.org

Early Childhood Education

• Math
• devise word problems
• Websites: ixl.com, abcya.com Apps: Slate Math K-1, Math Splash BINGO

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• Reading
• create comprehension questions
• Websites: abcya.com Apps: Kindle

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• Science/Science
• research and invent visuals
• App: Sock Puppet

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• Writing
• compose story/cartoon strip; revise & edit
• Website: ixl.com Apps: Sentence 1, Sentence 2, Jumbled Sentences

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Fun Activities to Stretch the Mind

A Google A Day

Wonderopolis

Lego Build Chrome

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Links to Many Online Activities:

Power My Learning

Moby Max Scoot Pad

IXL Turtle Diary

Math is Fun Henry Anker

Math Magician Hooda Math

Mathway ABC Mouse

Starfall

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Links to Many Online Activities:

Texas Association for Gifted and Talented

Fun Things to Do

Hoagies Gifted Education Page

Kids Know It

Mensa For Kids

Symbaloo of GT Sites

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Links to Other Helpful Resources:

https://engagetheirminds.wordpress.com/genius-hour-resources/ -Genius Hour

http://www.texaspsp.org/ -Texas Performance Standards Project

GT Bloggers

Brooke Brown

Mikey D Teach

Lisa Van Gemert

Byrdseed

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Links to Other Helpful Resources:

Always remember additional resources can be found at:

Symbaloo

Live Binder

Pinterest

Teachers Pay Teachers

Twitter - #gifteded

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Other Avenues to Consider:

• Maker Space (check out Makey Makey)
• 3D Printing (also Kathy Schrock’s Guide)
• Little Bits
• Legos

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Please Feel Free to Contact Us

Carol Gunnels:

cgunnels@caddomillsisd.org @gunnels5G

Kamey Herpeche:

kherpeche@caddomillsisd.org @MissHerpeche

Shivon Loya:

sloya@caddomillsisd.org @Shivonsloya05

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