https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts If you aren't signed into your Padlet account, please include your name on each post. en-us 2019-10-31 17:39:27 UTC 2020-06-03 18:26:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f435.png https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587011270 the idea of structure for them can be a challenge. their creativity flows!]]> 2020-05-21 13:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587011270 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587012767 they all know each other from being grouped since elementary so everyday can be a big party of friends!]]> 2020-05-21 14:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587012767 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587016811 they want to know why when given information. so connect the dots and tie back to previous understanding is key.]]> 2020-05-21 14:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587016811 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587019698 IE, I gave a creative lesson on quadrilaterals this past year - create a storyboard on each quad and describe it's attributes, etc. My GT students did not do as well on the quiz/test as my non-GT on that topic.]]> 2020-05-21 14:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587019698 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587026645 I love the concept of menus, but the time constraint of grading various presentation modes or subjective ideas makes feedback to students slower and they could have a total misunderstanding about something that I don't have time to correct.]]> 2020-05-21 14:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587026645 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587039045 They are sweet, and come in a lot of different varieties. Mostly all of them are delicious and it's fun to have a variety to choose from, but then there is always that oatmeal raisin one that you want to avoid! As an individual, they are just the right amount of goodness; but as a whole class full of them, they can be a bit much for the appetite! They are put together perfectly, but then sometimes one or more of them break and crumble and you have to let them know that those are just as good as the other ones! ]]> 2020-05-21 14:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587039045 megan_warren2 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587237820 Not only do the students want to ask questions, they legitimately want to know why the topic is relevant. How can this actually be applied to the world around them, and who created it? (I.E. Who invented the Quadratic Formula, and why did they feel the need to create it?) Their curiosity brings new meaning to the desire for relevance.]]> 2020-05-21 15:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587237820 megan_warren2 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587247655 This demographic enjoys the thrill of a challenge. When they apply their new knowledge, they enjoy creating something unique. They prefer to not do the same thing every day, but enjoy new and creative tasks. For example, they would prefer to make a video of their explanations rather than sit down and complete a mundane worksheet and present to their class.]]> 2020-05-21 15:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587247655 megan_warren2 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587256970 One of the most exciting things I enjoyed this year, was being able to see students think of patterns in a different way then I ever have in the past. Concepts that I have taught for years in a few different ways, were explained in a logical and new way of thinking. These students do not always follow a certain framework, their capacity to learn something new to them and transform it into different terms was exciting to experience this year. ]]> 2020-05-21 15:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587256970 megan_warren2 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587267571 2020-05-21 15:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587267571 megan_warren2 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587275616 2020-05-21 15:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587275616 megan_warren2 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587280008 ...they are ever changing. One day the course might be still and slow moving (super easy and dull for them), and then our raft may turn the corner and prove a bumpy ride (i.e. something I thought they would grasp with ease, but it proves that elaboration is more necessary). Some days the students are lethargic and prefer discussion based lessons, and yet some days their chaos prefers more kinesthetic activities with more movement.]]> 2020-05-21 15:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587280008 thagler https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587372640 They are always busy trying to think of a new, 'easier" way of doing something that is different from what I have shown them]]> 2020-05-21 16:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587372640 thagler https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587376916 Trying to come up with new ways to keep them engaged in lessons. It forces me to break free from how I teach my non gifted learners]]> 2020-05-21 16:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587376916 thagler https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587380131 For so long most of them have never experienced what they see as failure or falling below their expectations for themselves. ]]> 2020-05-21 16:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587380131 twood105 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587406266 They come in a wide variety of flavors.]]> 2020-05-21 16:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587406266 twood105 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587410368 1) How can I overcome the kids' need to complete things rather than truly engage?
2) How can I make the kids WANT to do more challenging things without it just being "more" on their plate?]]> 2020-05-21 16:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587410368 thagler https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587414956 1)How do I motivate students when they've hit "a wall"?
2)How can I get my students to truly understand a process instead of trying to get it done as fast as they can to be the first finished?]]> 2020-05-21 16:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587414956 twood105 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587416646 fast-paced
skeptical
LOUD]]> 2020-05-21 16:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/587416646 lizruelas https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/589018574 Competitive
Expeditious]]> 2020-05-22 13:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/589018574 lizruelas https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/589044452 2020-05-22 14:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/589044452 mkrieg1 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/589249768 Inquisitive
Social
Controlled Chaos]]> 2020-05-22 15:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/589249768 mkrieg1 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/589260636 1. GT students often pick up concepts very quickly. How can I create activities/lessons that are engaging and challenging without them feeling like it's extra work? When we do discovery type lessons, some of them have said "It's only because we're in a GT class," or "Why can't you just give us notes and let us work?"
2. How can we increase student achievement when most GT students are already scoring high to begin with?]]> 2020-05-22 15:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/589260636 mkrieg1 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/589316309 they are able to see the path in front of them. They ask questions and use their light to guide themselves and others in the right direction.]]> 2020-05-22 16:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/589316309 kimberlyreed https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/590704011 Helpful
Ever-Changing]]> 2020-05-23 20:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/590704011 kimberlyreed https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/590704761 2020-05-23 20:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/590704761 kimberlyreed https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/590706018 when the light comes on about a concept, a way to solve a problem, or making a relation to another subject, there is no way of holding them back.  They want their ideas heard, they want others to agree with them, and they want to be right!  Their batteries never run out when searching for answers.]]> 2020-05-23 20:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/590706018 gabrielberumen2 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/594040567 Discussion
Flipped
Pressure]]> 2020-05-26 05:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/594040567 gabrielberumen2 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/594047441 you can point them in a direction or give them a goal, but their path is rarely straight. Some students/rivers may have rapids and rough waters, while others are as calm as a cucumber.]]> 2020-05-26 05:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/594047441 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/595961986 Backwards
Different
Diverse]]> 2020-05-27 01:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/595961986 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/595965759 How can I incorporate the different strengths in my room?
How can I make things different for those kids without making them feel they are being treated differently?]]> 2020-05-27 01:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/595965759 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/595968895 Gifted learners are like a flashlight because . . . they have the ability to shine very bright but that brightness can fade if overused and not maintained. ]]> 2020-05-27 01:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/595968895 ashleydacus https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596000596 Differentiation 
Uniqueness 
Strategic ]]> 2020-05-27 02:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596000596 smauk9 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596001286 Accelerated
Inquisitive
Flexible]]> 2020-05-27 02:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596001286 ashleydacus https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596004476 How can I best meet the needs of all my GT math students- not just those who are GT in that area? 
What new resources, strategies, challenges, or other funzies have been working well in GT classes?]]> 2020-05-27 02:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596004476 rkleckner https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596007790 Eager
Creative]]> 2020-05-27 02:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596007790 rkleckner https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596009147 What are some strategies for motivating the GT students who underachieve? ]]> 2020-05-27 02:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596009147 rkleckner https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596011714 Gifted learners are like a river because they can create their own streams. ]]> 2020-05-27 02:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596011714 yarikemp1 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596016159 Efficient
Personable ]]> 2020-05-27 02:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596016159 ashleydacus https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596016276 Gifted learners are like cookies because...
They are always raisin the bar! ]]> 2020-05-27 02:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596016276 yarikemp1 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596022414 Does teaching a GT student to be responsible with their device look different?]]> 2020-05-27 02:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596022414 mharris021 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596026833 noisy
organzied "mess"]]> 2020-05-27 02:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596026833 smauk9 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596027324 1. When assigning a unit project to allow for discovery and creativity, how do you also schedule time for mastering skills? 
2. What strategies can be used to encourage GT students to justify their work when some of them "just get it" and avoid communicating their process?]]> 2020-05-27 02:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596027324 mharris021 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596029163 How do we move the less than motivated GT math kids to stretch their thinking and go deeper?
Even with more challenging questioning, many still stay at surface level.]]> 2020-05-27 02:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596029163 yarikemp1 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596032163 2020-05-27 02:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596032163 mharris021 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596036668 Personalities
Some are hard and crunchy
Some are soft and gooey
Others are uber pleasers(sweet)
And other are a bit salty!]]> 2020-05-27 02:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596036668 cmartin29 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596051263 Self-Directed
Frustrated
Unorthodox]]> 2020-05-27 03:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596051263 cmartin29 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596052242 1. How can I activate their curiosity?
2. How do I protect their need for autonomy?]]> 2020-05-27 03:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596052242 cmartin29 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596053314 Gifted learners are like a flashlight because they can illuminate things that no one else can see.]]> 2020-05-27 03:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596053314 smauk9 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596091890 Gifted learners are like a river because when presented an obstacle, a gifted learner will either overcome or forge their own path.   ]]> 2020-05-27 04:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596091890 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596791855 2020-05-27 12:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596791855 ashleyanthony2 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596793850 innovative
eager
distracted]]> 2020-05-27 12:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596793850 ashleyanthony2 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596798429 1.What are ways that I can extend different lessons without giving extra work so that GT students are engaged for 1.5hrs?
2. How can I teach the importance of organization/showing work in math to a GT kid?]]> 2020-05-27 12:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596798429 ashleyanthony2 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596809171 Gifted learners are like cookies because there are SO many different types.]]> 2020-05-27 12:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596809171 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596915147 eager
inquisitive
scattered]]> 2020-05-27 13:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596915147 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596926910 How do I get unmotivated GT students to stay engaged when they begin questioning their understanding? 
How do I get GT students to stretch when they are surrounded by non-GT or unmotivated GT peers? Because apparaently, advanced secondary math courses are supposively "not" intended for GT students. Therefore, GT studets can be found at all levels.  
K.Hargis

]]> 2020-05-27 13:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596926910 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596950251 K.Hargis]]> 2020-05-27 13:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/596950251 cbaker313 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597013743 flexible
diverse]]> 2020-05-27 14:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597013743 cbaker313 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597022863 How should I differentiate for my GT students in our online format?  Is what I'm doing enough?

How should I balance bridging gaps (that are inevitable with acceleration) with providing engaging lessons that allow for depth and exploration of math topics?   ]]> 2020-05-27 14:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597022863 cbaker313 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597040713 2020-05-27 14:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597040713 westman https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597471354 Challenging 
Wonder]]> 2020-05-27 17:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597471354 westman https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597473316 1. When I do I know when to keep pushing students to work on problem and when do I know when to stop and give them guidance? 

2. How do I best use the depth and complexity icons in the math classroom? ]]> 2020-05-27 17:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597473316 westman https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597477119 2020-05-27 17:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597477119 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597555235 accomodating
challenging]]> 2020-05-27 17:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597555235 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597555965
What are some good Algebra 1 project?]]> 2020-05-27 17:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597555965 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597560262 2020-05-27 18:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597560262 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597629286
Curious
Inquisitive
Differentiation]]> 2020-05-27 18:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597629286 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597635053 Melissa C.

How do I differentiate for my GT learners through distance/remote learning?

How do I ensure I close the gaps for my GT learners next year as well as teach the content that needs to be taught in the way the GT learner learns?]]> 2020-05-27 18:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597635053 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597642648
Gifted learners are like cookies because there are so many wonderful flavors. ]]> 2020-05-27 18:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/597642648 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/605168641 conversations

]]> 2020-06-01 16:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/605168641 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/605172226 conversations
connections
competition]]> 2020-06-01 16:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/605172226 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/605174498 How can I best allow for discovery learning while keeping students out of "rabbit holes"?
How do I motivate the reluctant GT learner?]]> 2020-06-01 16:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/605174498 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/605177895 Gifted learners are like a river because even when the surface seems calm, their minds are always working.]]> 2020-06-01 16:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/605177895 https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/609316885 discovery
individuality
achievement]]> 2020-06-03 16:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/609316885 thagler https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/609547039 Gift learners are like a flashlight because they can bring light to dark situations when positively charged. ]]> 2020-06-03 18:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/arowell18/d28l1abrw4ts/wish/609547039