Comments for Gifted and Talented in the 21st Century http://talentedandgifted.edublogs.org A blog on technology and gifted education Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:30:22 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 Comment on Election and debates, making it real for GT students by GingerTPLC http://talentedandgifted.edublogs.org/2007/10/19/election-and-debates-making-it-real-for-gt-students/comment-page-1/#comment-7 GingerTPLC Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:30:22 +0000 http://talentedandgifted.edublogs.org/2007/10/19/election-and-debates-making-it-real-for-gt-students/#comment-7 I LOVE your blog and especially this posting! Would you consider cross-posting it to the GE2.0 network? I can't wait to see some of our kids participating. I LOVE your blog and especially this posting! Would you consider cross-posting it to the GE2.0 network? I can’t wait to see some of our kids participating.

]]> Comment on New Enrichment Network by mdeckstein http://talentedandgifted.edublogs.org/2007/10/09/new-enrichment-network/comment-page-1/#comment-6 mdeckstein Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:27:44 +0000 http://talentedandgifted.edublogs.org/2007/10/09/new-enrichment-network/#comment-6 There is lots of information on the Schoolwide Enrichment Model and Enrichment Clusters on the UCONN web site http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/sem/semart.html and also at http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/nrcgt/resource.html#95118 Hope this helps. Michelle There is lots of information on the Schoolwide Enrichment Model and Enrichment Clusters on the UCONN web site http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/sem/semart.html and also at http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/nrcgt/resource.html#95118
Hope this helps.
Michelle

]]> Comment on New Enrichment Network by kcab http://talentedandgifted.edublogs.org/2007/10/09/new-enrichment-network/comment-page-1/#comment-5 kcab Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:19:34 +0000 http://talentedandgifted.edublogs.org/2007/10/09/new-enrichment-network/#comment-5 I'm came over here for more info because your slideshow on the GE 2.0 ning site is interesting. I'm probably going to share with my daughter & her teachers. One question though, was Dr. Reis talking about the use of Enrichment Clusters in CT? If so - where do I find them? Thanks! I’m came over here for more info because your slideshow on the GE 2.0 ning site is interesting. I’m probably going to share with my daughter & her teachers. One question though, was Dr. Reis talking about the use of Enrichment Clusters in CT? If so – where do I find them?

Thanks!

]]> Comment on Importance of connecting with others in an area of passion by mdeckstein http://talentedandgifted.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/importance-of-connecting-with-others-in-an-area-of-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-4 mdeckstein Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:34:58 +0000 http://talentedandgifted.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/importance-of-connecting-with-others-in-an-area-of-passion/#comment-4 Yes, I agree all students need web 2.0 tools. However, GT students frequently do not have like minded peers in their own school or community and web 2.0 allows them to connect with peers with similiar interests and abilities in new ways. While I see your point about labels and stereotypes, sometimes the label is needed to get services (ie challenging and relevant educational opportunities). In the NCLB world, frequently high level educational programs are sacrified in order to prepare for the test. If the GT label gets bright, articulate, and creative students an opportunity to learn differently and have authentic learning experiences, then I'll deal with the label. I think the whole GT kids have problems stereotype is just that a stereotype. The more we as educators can do to elimate all stereotypes the better! I know many GT kids who are bright, articulate, well adjusted and happy students. Yes, I agree all students need web 2.0 tools. However, GT students frequently do not have like minded peers in their own school or community and web 2.0 allows them to connect with peers with similiar interests and abilities in new ways. While I see your point about labels and stereotypes, sometimes the label is needed to get services (ie challenging and relevant educational opportunities). In the NCLB world, frequently high level educational programs are sacrified in order to prepare for the test. If the GT label gets bright, articulate, and creative students an opportunity to learn differently and have authentic learning experiences, then I’ll deal with the label. I think the whole GT kids have problems stereotype is just that a stereotype. The more we as educators can do to elimate all stereotypes the better! I know many GT kids who are bright, articulate, well adjusted and happy students.

]]> Comment on Importance of connecting with others in an area of passion by Arthus Erea http://talentedandgifted.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/importance-of-connecting-with-others-in-an-area-of-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Arthus Erea Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:55:44 +0000 http://talentedandgifted.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/importance-of-connecting-with-others-in-an-area-of-passion/#comment-3 I couldn't agree more that web 2.0 tools are important for connecting gifted students with others who share their (our is rather pompous) passions. However, I think that it is not just GT students who can benefit from connecting via web 2.0 tools. I think that every student has something to gain by connecting with like-minded peers - GT students just have less of a chance to do so in real life. Also, I do have some issues with the whole "gifted and talented" movements and labeling. For one thing, it seems very pretentious. In addition, many programs seem so act as though "gifted" students naturally have some problems that go with their gifts - there is no reason that need be the case. However, my school has never had a gifted program so I really have no experience with how it works in other schools. I couldn’t agree more that web 2.0 tools are important for connecting gifted students with others who share their (our is rather pompous) passions. However, I think that it is not just GT students who can benefit from connecting via web 2.0 tools. I think that every student has something to gain by connecting with like-minded peers – GT students just have less of a chance to do so in real life.

Also, I do have some issues with the whole “gifted and talented” movements and labeling. For one thing, it seems very pretentious. In addition, many programs seem so act as though “gifted” students naturally have some problems that go with their gifts – there is no reason that need be the case. However, my school has never had a gifted program so I really have no experience with how it works in other schools.

]]> Comment on Ask what’s missing, analyze, and revise by Vicki Davis http://talentedandgifted.edublogs.org/2007/10/14/14/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Vicki Davis Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:53:44 +0000 http://talentedandgifted.edublogs.org/2007/10/14/14/#comment-2 It is so true. There is also an added layer of meaning and legacy knowing that the work one does doesn't end up in the virtual "trash can" but remains for others to edit and work with -- we are using this for the flat classroom project this year as well. I'm so glad to see that another teacher feels this way as well, I look forward to seeing how it goes for you. It is so true. There is also an added layer of meaning and legacy knowing that the work one does doesn’t end up in the virtual “trash can” but remains for others to edit and work with — we are using this for the flat classroom project this year as well. I’m so glad to see that another teacher feels this way as well, I look forward to seeing how it goes for you.

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