Description
Concepts include:
- Anchoring or sponge ideas activities with suggestions on how to level them for G/T students
- Bookmarks with reflective questions and other printables that can be used individually or in groups
- “Day to be the teacher” with specific tasks that allow students to be the teacher for a short time
- Different ways to use games and where to find games for use in the classroom
- And many more!
Presenter Bio
Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s “Child Genius,” and a writer of award-winning lesson plans, as well as numerous published articles on social psychology and pedagogy and the book, Perfectionism: A Practical Guide to Managing Never Good Enough. A former teacher, school administrator, and Youth & Education Ambassador for Mensa, she shares resources for educators and parents on her website giftedguru.com and is co-founder with Ian Byrd of the Gifted Guild, a professional community for educators of the gifted. Lisa and her husband Steve are the parents of three sons and live in Arlington, Texas.
Phillip – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative review!
Shannyn – PARMA CITY (verified owner) –
There are excellent ideas in here that are easy to understand and can be implemented quickly.
Adriana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great tips. Thank you.
Shelly – MIAMI EAST LOCAL (verified owner) –
I really liked all the examples and how they can be with older students as well.
Kyle – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) –
Quick ideas to apply without much prepwork.
william – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
Helpful
Andrea – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas!
Rachel – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful.
Melissa – Fredericktown Local (verified owner) –
I think this course was very helpful. At times you easily get in a rut with the same activities that may not be as engaging for students anymore. These are more centers that are more flexible to meet the needs of your students each year.
Eva – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
A very informative session