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I need to interview a NYC G&T teacher.

by Christine

Jun 17, 2011

Hi! I need a volunteer (NYC Elementary DOE G&T teacher) to answer a few questions about how your school determines eligibility for the G&T program and how curriculum is developed, who is involved, etc. If you are able to answer these questions, I would truly appreciate it!!!! Also, please let me know the name and location of your school and...See More

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Interview Questions

by Christine

Jun 17, 2011

These are the questions, if you are interested in giving me a hand! Thank you so much in advance!!!

Does the school identify gifted children? If yes - what procedures do they use? Is there a program for the gifted? Is there a philosophy that concerns educating the gifted child? Have any of your staff received training in gifted eduction? ...See More

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Summer Reading List for Gifted Elementary

by Nan

Jun 19, 2011

Can you recommend a summer reading list for gifted elementary students that I can pass onto my students' parents?

I have recommended the reading lists on the Hoagies' Gifted Reader web page. I've also recommended they read award winning novels (Caldecott, Newberry, etc.).

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kk Sorry the link didn't work--I'll try one more time.

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Jun 21, 2011

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dfadsfsd On 6/21/11, kk wrote: > Sorry the link didn't work--I'll try one more time. > > [link removed].).

Jun 28, 2011

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G/T

by rim waterson

Jun 24, 2011

What do you think about a G/T state leader that comes to help a super revamp a G/T program, esp when their is a direct link to said parties.

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Debbie On 6/24/11, rim waterson wrote: > What do you think about a G/T state leader that comes to > help a super revamp a G/T program, esp when their is a > direct link to said parties. such as family, friends, romantics?

Jun 25, 2011

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itouch in the classroom

by Froggybee

Jul 11, 2011

Hi, I am looking for ways (apps) to incorporate itouch/iphone/ipad/smartphones into my middle school classes. I teach a variety of topics, incorporating different curriculum including science, math, and writing. Thanks for any help you can give! Katie

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Jamie in MO Hi, We used iPod Touches with iMovie this past spring to create original documentary films. Previously, we had used Flip cameras with MovieMaker.

iMovie was better software for movie filming and editing, but our district has PCs and no Macs. We had a special cable to view the movies from the iPod Touch to the screen, bypassing the computer...See More

Jul 11, 2011

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Check out Itunes University... On 7/11/11, Jamie in MO wrote: > Hi, > We used iPod Touches with iMovie this past spring to create > original documentary films. Previously, we had used Flip > cameras with MovieMaker. > > iMovie was better software for movie filming and editing, but > our district has PCs and no Macs. We had a special cable to > view the mo...See MoreOn 7/11/11, Jamie in MO wrote: > Hi, > We used iPod Touches with iMovie this past spring to create > original documentary films. Previously, we had used Flip > cameras with MovieMaker. > > iMovie was better software for movie filming and editing, but > our district has PCs and no Macs. We had a special cable to > view the movies from the iPod Touch to the screen, bypassing > the computer to share the films when we were finished. > Although the clips were backed up in the iTunes library on the > PC, we were careful to keep all the same clips on the same > devices, and each small group used the same iTouch each time. > If we had had even one Mac laptop, it would probably have been > easier to manage in terms of having usable back-up files. > > We used a couple of free apps to add photo effects. > > On 7/11/11, Froggybee wrote: >> Hi, >> I am looking for ways (apps) to incorporate >> itouch/iphone/ipad/smartphones into my middle school >> classes. I teach a variety of topics, incorporating >> different curriculum including science, math, and writing. >> Thanks for any help you can give! >> Katie

Check out I-Tunes University on I-Tunes... They have free resources for teachers to view and use in the classroom. Also, I- Tunes often has free children's book selections to download... Like I downloaded a free copy of Nelson Mandela reading his favorite African Folktale... I didn't get the whole book, but the selections are very good and free!

Also, Teacher Tube has some videos I download for classroom use.

I also use my I-Phone timer, music for transitions to clean up or finish up an activity... I play instrumental music to help students write... For reading, I play instrumental music from various movie soundtracks to show how music plays a role in establishing a setting.... Lyrics as poetry... Songs to help remember key concepts like "The Water Cycle", etc.

I love my voice recorder application.... I use it for my reluctant writers.... I ask them to tell me about their story and they really can put a lot of detail into their descriptions, but when it comes to writing, they say they don't have anything to write about or can't. Then I play back their recording and their faces light up, like, "Wow! That's a great idea! And it's mine! I can write a good story!" They develop much more confidence in their ideas.

For my struggling readers, I record their first attempt at reading a selection, then, after about 10 minutes of re-reading the same selection, I have them record their latest attempt. Then I replay the first selection, then the first, they are amazed at how practicing reading can dramatically improve their fluency.

There are even key apps you can get like Teacher's Pick (electronic popsicle sticks) to help out in the classroom.

Hope you have as much phone using your I-Touch as I have using my I-Phone!

Jul 17, 2011

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Please help!

by abateacher

Jul 13, 2011

Hi, I am currently taking a class on co-teaching and collaboration. For this class, I need to conduct a quick survey (9 questions) on co-teaching and would appreciate your help. It's completely anonymous. Thanks!!! [link removed]

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need help using Promethean Board

by deanie

Jul 18, 2011

Would love to know how other gifted teachers are using a Promethean Board/smartboard in the classroom.

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Gifted wiki is up at giftedwiki.org

by Gifted Wiki Admin

Jul 19, 2011

Hi. Please check out our recently created wiki when you get a chance. You can add content or make suggestions; all are welcome. Thanks.

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Mock trial course

by Froggybee

yesterday, 2011

Hi, I am teaching a mock trial course to a group of gifted 8th graders this year and would like to incorporate a novel with the class. I was planning on having them read To Kill a Mockingbird, but as I read it this summer, it's not quite what I was looking for. Does anyone have any ideas of appropriate, high level trial novels for this age group? T...See More

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Ginny We are also giving our fifth graders fairy tales. They are looking at both the original story and a flipped version (e.g., "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs") where the story is told from the point of view of the antagonist. There are lots of mock trial resources online (check YouTube) about Wile E. Coyote vs. Acme corporation. Since you hav...See More

Nov 1, 2011

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M The Bar Association has some resources. Older students I have taught did trials based on historical events. Prufrock has some really good resources.

Nov 9, 2011

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