Designing Meaningful Learning Experiences for Gifted Learners

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Presenter: Andi McNair
Core Area: Creativity & Instructional Strategies
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 3

If what we’re teaching isn’t meaningful to our students, it’s a waste of our time and theirs. This is one of Andi McNair’s core beliefs, and in this lesson she invites you to join her in exploring what matters most to our students, why it matters to them, and how we can change the way we teach in order to ensure we reach them before it’s too late. 

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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Andi McNair firmly believes that if what we’re teaching isn’t meaningful to our students, it’s a waste of our time and theirs. In this lesson, Ms. McNair explores what matters most to our students, why it matters to them, and how we can change the way we teach in order to ensure we reach them before it’s too late.

In this lesson, you will learn how to:

  • Allow your students to fail safely, level up, and receive instant feedback in your classroom
  • Prepare your students for the test and for real life
  • Take risks in the classroom
  • Design classroom experiences that leave an impression on your students
  • Distinguish truly meaningful technology from all other technology

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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. 

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284 reviews for Designing Meaningful Learning Experiences for Gifted Learners

  1. Gina – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –

    This course had so many wonderful programs to use for students! You are sure to find at least 5 that you would like!

  2. Magda – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –

    This course was amazing! It made me rethink of how I teach my gifted learners in my classroom. It was so motivating and encouraged me to redesign my activities and lessons I teach in the classroom.

  3. Cheryl – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    This course was very informational.

  4. Alejandra – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Good and meaningful resources

  5. Roy – FABENS ISD (verified owner) –

    good

  6. Tina – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –

    Great!

  7. Margarita – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative and interesting.

  8. Daniel – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –

    Pretty enlightening. Good resources.

  9. Krystal – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    Excellent course

  10. Patricia – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) –

    This course had a lot of of helpful and useful ideas to begin implementing right away.

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