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Gifted educators are (rightly) concerned with questions of “what” in curriculum design: What concepts should be taught? What skills will be most valuable in the future? But, advancements in educational technology and rising interest in “authentic” learning raise a new question: Where? What setting best supports powerful experiences around a particular set of learning goals? Leaders of innovative online, field-based experiential, and hybrid education programs for gifted students identify unique opportunities and challenges inherent in each delivery model. We share effective practices to guide K-12 educators in creating classroom, online, and field experiences to match “content” and “context” in the coming blended landscape of gifted education.

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High-quality instruction never grows old! Hilda Taba’s questioning strategies retain their currency because thoughtful, rigorous classroom discussion never goes out of style. Indeed, new Common Core guidelines requiring meaningful discussion and rigorous critical thinking make these strategies contemporary once again. Taba’s Interpretation of Data strategy is particularly useful, engaging students in detailed, evidence-based discussion of cause and effect relationships with only a whiteboard and some markers. Participants will review the basics of good questioning, analyze the structure of an Interpretation of Data lesson, learn tips for success, and discuss Cognitive Maps as a tool for lesson planning.

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High-quality instruction never grows old! Hilda Taba’s questioning strategies retain their currency because thoughtful, rigorous classroom discussion never goes out of style. Indeed, new Common Core guidelines requiring meaningful discussion and rigorous critical thinking make these strategies contemporary once again. Taba’s Interpretation of Data strategy is particularly useful, engaging students in detailed, evidence-based discussion of cause and effect relationships with only a whiteboard and some markers. Participants will review the basics of good questioning, analyze the structure of an Interpretation of Data lesson, learn tips for success, and discuss Cognitive Maps as a tool for lesson planning.

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Dr. Gallagher is a GURU of Gifted Education. She did not share the presentation with attendees. She travels the country presenting a similar session. Click here for session presentation.

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What happens when you give students 20% of class time to investigate self-selected topics of interest? A passion-filled classroom in which creativity and critical thinking form the foundation for success. In this session, learn about what it takes to create an atmosphere where students work in a state of flow, where they are fully engaged and challenge themselves to learn as much as they can. Guided by rich questions, conferences, mini-lessons, discussions, and time with mentors, students delve into their topics and create final products to share with the world.

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What happens when you give students 20% of class time to investigate self-selected topics of interest? A passion-filled classroom in which creativity and critical thinking form the foundation for success. In this session, learn about what it takes to create an atmosphere where students work in a state of flow, where they are fully engaged and challenge themselves to learn as much as they can. Guided by rich questions, conferences, mini-lessons, discussions, and time with mentors, students delve into their topics and create final products to share with the world.

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Middle school students are savvier than ever, and lighting their intellectual fire in the classroom is always on the gifted teacher’s agenda. Whether you are a novice or experienced educator, this presentation on summative assessment menus will help your students produce the best work possible in the gifted middle school classroom. Summative menus offer greater flexibility for both the student and teacher; when properly designed and implemented, they maintain accountability as well as interest for gifted learners.

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Middle school students are savvier than ever, and lighting their intellectual fire in the classroom is always on the gifted teacher’s agenda. Whether you are a novice or experienced educator, this presentation on summative assessment menus will help your students produce the best work possible in the gifted middle school classroom. Summative menus offer greater flexibility for both the student and teacher; when properly designed and implemented, they maintain accountability as well as interest for gifted learners.

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In this session, participants learn instructional strategies to develop rigorous math questions. We evaluate questions and explore ways Sandra Kaplan's Icons of Depth and Complexity can increase the rigor. Participants collaborate to create rigorous math questions using the Icons of Depth and Complexity. When used intentionally in the classroom, these strategies encourage student discourse, provide challenge, extend thinking, and provide a platform for students to take an academic risk while having their unique needs met. Resources shared during this session can be immediately utilized as tools for professional development, collaborative planning, and classroom instruction.

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In this session, participants learn instructional strategies to develop rigorous math questions. We evaluate questions and explore ways Sandra Kaplan's Icons of Depth and Complexity can increase the rigor. Participants collaborate to create rigorous math questions using the Icons of Depth and Complexity. When used intentionally in the classroom, these strategies encourage student discourse, provide challenge, extend thinking, and provide a platform for students to take an academic risk while having their unique needs met. Resources shared during this session can be immediately utilized as tools for professional development, collaborative planning, and classroom instruction.

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How can technology facilitate and enhance creative opportunities for students who are gifted in technology rich or one-to-one classroom environments? In this session we draw on research on creativity and growth mindset to discuss conditions conducive to fostering creativity in the classroom. We present innovative uses of technology to promote creative thinking among gifted students and to facilitate collaborative problem solving among gifted students and their peers in the classroom, across classrooms, and around the world.

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How can technology facilitate and enhance creative opportunities for students who are gifted in technology rich or one-to-one classroom environments? In this session we draw on research on creativity and growth mindset to discuss conditions conducive to fostering creativity in the classroom. We present innovative uses of technology to promote creative thinking among gifted students and to facilitate collaborative problem solving among gifted students and their peers in the classroom, across classrooms, and around the world.

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Get ready to move gifted students to the next level through the best practice of concept-based instruction! In this session, we will explore how Hilda Taba’s research-based teaching models connect all areas of curriculum for gifted learners. Both experienced and new-to-Taba teachers will learn Taba strategies, see examples of how students learn through concepts, and view real-life examples of student products. Participants will also take away “concept activities” to use with students right away!

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Get ready to move gifted students to the next level through the best practice of concept-based instruction! In this session, we will explore how Hilda Taba’s research-based teaching models connect all areas of curriculum for gifted learners. Both experienced and new-to-Taba teachers will learn Taba strategies, see examples of how students learn through concepts, and view real-life examples of student products. Participants will also take away “concept activities” to use with students right away!

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Differentiation for Gifted & Talented  Learners

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