Archive for the 'activism' Category

Video competitions involving real world problems and critical thinking skills

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Here are a few more video competitions that might appeal to GT students.
C-Span is hosting an annual documentary competition inviting students to create a 10 minute video on issues that affect the nation. The video must include C-SPAN footage but should also include student exploration of the issue. This would make a great independent or [...]

Election and debates, making it real for GT students

Friday, October 19th, 2007

Technology continues to change the way the world functions.  Tech President joined forces with the New York Times, and MSNBC  to launch 10Questions.com, an online presidential debate that’s a fascinating mix of video blogging, tagging and user-generated content.  This is another great way to use Web 2.0 technologies with gifted students. Why not have students [...]

Blogging for a Cause

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

One common characteristic of gifted students is their intensity.  Gifted students frequently wish to find ways to help others, and perform good deeds.  In Judaism this is referred to as Tikkun Olam, repairing the world.  In the 21st Century there are so many ways for gifted students to become involved in repairing the world.  Activism [...]