Designing Meaningful Learning Experiences for Gifted Learners

$50.00

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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SKU TAGT-560 Categories Andi McNair, Creativity & Instructional Strategies, Gifted, Instructional Strategies, OAGC, TAGT Tags creativity, Creativity and Instructional Strategies, Gifted, GT, instruction, OAGC Lesson Design, ODE competency a, ODE competency b, ODE competency c

Description

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.

Additional information

Core Area	Creativity & Instructional Strategies
Hours	3 Hours
Organization	TAGT
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Andi McNair
Course Content	Gifted, Instructional Strategies, OAGC

284 reviews for Designing Meaningful Learning Experiences for Gifted Learners

Rated 5 out of 5

Lina – SPRING ISD (verified owner) – January 19, 2020

Very well developed.
Rated 4 out of 5

Matthew – LAKEWOOD CITY (verified owner) – February 7, 2020

I liked all the links to various engaging websites.
Rated 5 out of 5

Rosa – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) – February 18, 2020

Great ideas! Love the websites. I plan to try some this year.
Rated 5 out of 5

Shannon – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) – February 27, 2020

Loved loved loved this!! Great ideas. Great model to follow-engage, experience, empower!! Great specific examples for me to follow up with on my own.
Rated 5 out of 5

Barb – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) – March 29, 2020

5 Stars! Great resources!
Rated 4 out of 5

Melissa – PLANO ISD (verified owner) – March 30, 2020

Great course!
Rated 5 out of 5

Beverly – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) – April 3, 2020

I enjoyed learning about ways to deepen kids knowledge especially through technology
Rated 5 out of 5

Lisa – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) – April 9, 2020

I love how the course offers so many resources for teachers use.
Rated 5 out of 5

Elsa – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) – April 15, 2020

It was great
Rated 5 out of 5

Karen – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) – April 15, 2020

This is a great course for gifted learners and regular ed learners. I’ve learned about many sources that will help my students.