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.
Nubia – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of useful information and new techniques we can use in the classroom.
Ashley – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Gives some great resources to use in the classroom.
Myra – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative.
Rebecca – SWEENY ISD (verified owner) –
I learned a lot in this. There were a lot of great recourses that were shared.
Kaitlynn – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This course provided many technology resources that can be used in the classroom. Some of the resources mentioned could be used in K-2. I am a Pre-K teacher, so my wondering is whether these applications are age appropriate for the students I teach. I am excited to continue to learn and grow, so thank you!
Sharla – EULA ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources provided! Will be helpful in the coming school year.
Monica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I loved it!
Amy – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I loved it, it showed us new and creative ways I had never heard of to make learning fun!
Amber – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This course is probably helpful for people who have not already had extensive ed tech training and do not already incorporate technology into the classroom on a daily basis.
Grace – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Very good resources given. Wide variety that everyone could find something to use.