Description
In days past, employers were impressed by graduates who had impressive stores of knowledge. But as the Internet and search engines have leveled the playing field, students need to focus on another set of skills. Do you know the top skills employers will be seeking from your students? Andi McNair has made it easy to make meaningful use of technology to teach your gifted students marketable lifelong skills.
In this course, you will learn to:
- Focus on the skills employers want from grads
- Use technology in innovative ways
- Avoid common time-wasting uses of technology
- Use apps and websites that engage gifted minds
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
This course is aligned with 2016 ODE Teacher Competencies a, b, c, f, g and NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 5.2.
Presenter Bio
Andi McNair currently teaches Gifted and Talented students at a small rural school at Bosqueville ISD in Texas. She has been a teacher for over a decade, teaching 4th/5th grade math before moving into gifted education. As a parent of gifted children, she is a strong advocate for gifted education. She regularly speaks at TAGT (Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented) and other conferences, particularly sharing her passion for innovative education. Andi is married to her high school sweetheart. They have three children and live in Waco, TX.
Heidi – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
It was full of quality ideas.
Todd – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I strongly recommend all educators watch and learn from Andi. She was amazing and very knowledgeable on the subject material. I can only imagine how her students think of her. ENGAGED!
Stephanie – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of technology sites to use! Make sure you are taking notes!
Alicia – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Enjoyed the information over the 4C’s
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very good information.
Lori – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
Loved all the links to very engaging web sites for students
Jean – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed hearing about multiple options to try and use in my classroom. She was so excited about sharing it makes me want to try them. 😀
Lee – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful information and technology resources provided.
Roberta – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course included great websites that all students can use, not just gifted students.
Kim – EULA ISD (verified owner) –
The information in this presentation is helpful, if a bit out-dated. The presenter is well-spoken and knowledgeable.