Archive for the 'Blogging' Category

Examples of gifted students using technology

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Gifted students continue to amaze and inspire me. Today I came across the blog of a gifted high school student. I spent some time reading his blog posts and found him to be an articulate, well adjusted high school student. His post on 7 sure fire ways to alienate a teacher is insightful and to [...]

Importance of connecting with others in an area of passion

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Steve Hargadon interviewed a 14 year old, Arthus, who has been blogging on Educational Technology . It’s so great that Arthus has been able to use Web 2.0 technologies to connect with others in his area of passion.  He has found an authentic audience to respond to his thoughts, and to help him continue to [...]

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 [...]