Why Gifted may not be what you think by Jacqueline Vanmeter https://padlet.com/MrsVanLeaper/uh4316gi46vp Reflections en-us 2018-07-19 19:15:34 UTC 2019-03-18 15:33:22 UTC hello@padlet.com Gifted? not what you think https://padlet.com/MrsVanLeaper/uh4316gi46vp/wish/323302279 GT learners are not gifted in everything "across the board"- I thought it was really interesting to learn about the GT student that may also have a learning disability in certain areas. GT students face challenges too.]]> 2019-01-23 03:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsVanLeaper/uh4316gi46vp/wish/323302279 https://padlet.com/MrsVanLeaper/uh4316gi46vp/wish/340248102 I think the biggest challenge of teachers is to meet the needs of all the learners in our classroom. It is interesting to note that gifted learners fall into the same ranges as all the students in our classrooms.]]> 2019-03-12 04:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsVanLeaper/uh4316gi46vp/wish/340248102 I found what she said about the gifted kid with a learning disability very interesting. Often I find myself not able to pin point how to help a student. It's so hard to tell what is really going on. I am going to look at some of my students differently after seeing this. https://padlet.com/MrsVanLeaper/uh4316gi46vp/wish/341882699 Griffin]]> 2019-03-15 18:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsVanLeaper/uh4316gi46vp/wish/341882699 Ford https://padlet.com/MrsVanLeaper/uh4316gi46vp/wish/342059079 I found the talk very interesting in demonstrating the huge variability in gifted learners. Just because a student is gifted in one area does not guarantee the same success in another, and it is important to be mindful of the fact that gifted learners still face the same challenges as other students in our classrooms.]]> 2019-03-17 00:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsVanLeaper/uh4316gi46vp/wish/342059079 Being "gifted" does not mean you excel in every area. A student may be gifted in math or science but have issues with reading fluency or social interaction issues. All gifted students are different, just as non-gifted students are, and instruction must be individualized to meet all of their needs as well. https://padlet.com/MrsVanLeaper/uh4316gi46vp/wish/342160188
Marni Garlington]]> 2019-03-17 19:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsVanLeaper/uh4316gi46vp/wish/342160188 Ted Talk https://padlet.com/MrsVanLeaper/uh4316gi46vp/wish/342310599 I was surprised about the sensory overload that sometimes comes with processing information at such high speeds. It gave me a whole new perspective on how GT learners may appear on the surface.
Wilson]]> 2019-03-18 10:17:34 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsVanLeaper/uh4316gi46vp/wish/342310599 TED Talk https://padlet.com/MrsVanLeaper/uh4316gi46vp/wish/342437449 We often forget that just because someone is labeled GT doesn't mean they can take care of themselves. I also thought the link between asthma/allergy and sensory issues was interesting.  We need to remember to look at the individual student and not the label. 

Vaughn ]]> 2019-03-18 14:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsVanLeaper/uh4316gi46vp/wish/342437449 TED Talk https://padlet.com/MrsVanLeaper/uh4316gi46vp/wish/342457548 I found it very interesting how she pointed that we always think that GT students excel in all areas but that is not true. We need to realize that each GT student has their own strength and weakness, so we need to take that into consideration when we are teaching each student. We need to get to know them so that way we are aware of what they like/enjoy and what is a bothersome to them. ]]> 2019-03-18 15:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsVanLeaper/uh4316gi46vp/wish/342457548