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.
Alyson – Allen East Local Schools (verified owner) –
It was very informational!
Tami – Allen East Local Schools (verified owner) –
Great Resources!
Laurie – GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD (verified owner) –
It was good.
Felipe – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
It was excellent! I enjoyed the way how it was presented. I learned a lot of very good apps to use in the classroom.
Carissa – MOUNT VERNON ISD (verified owner) –
gave lots of web sites and apps to help students be engaged and have authentic experience to make education mor emeaningful
Analise – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
This is a fantastic session with lots of do-able ideas. I am already planning ways to use Mystery Skype.
Janice – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources
IVAN – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
It was great. Some of this parts are not feasible in my class. At least, not yet. But others sound great and I would love to try them!
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent presentation on different resources we can use to experience, empower and engage our students.
Sheila – Fayette Local Schools (verified owner) –
This course is the BEST. Very engaging and informative.