Janice Estabrook, IU 13 Gifted Education and Enrichment Coordinator Janet Dubble, IU 13 Supervisor of Online and Hybrid Learning

Resources For This Session Wiki – Backchannel – – Click on “ MU-Gifted Education, Utilizing Technology to Leverage Learning” – Scroll to bottom of page.

Objectives Identify the characteristics/traits of gifted learners. Identify reasons that gifted students might benefit from online experiences. Identify the characteristics/traits of successful online learners. Examine examples of challenging online content for gifted learners.

What Do You Know? We are going to start by gathering some information about what you already know about this topic. We will be using a tool called “Poll Everywhere”. ( You can participate by texting your answer from your cell phone, or by entering your answers into a website from your laptop.

This presentation contains the poll(s) you downloaded SlideContents 2Suggested verbal notes for presenters 3Instructions slide to educate audiences on responding via text messages. 4Instructions slide to educate audiences on responding via web or mobile web. This must be enabled on your poll in PollEverywhere.com. 5Instructions slide to educate audiences on responding via Twitter. This must be enabled on your poll in PollEverywhere.com. 6+The actual poll(s) you downloaded are embedded on these slides. What’s next? Jump to slide 6 and enter Slide Show mode to see your poll in action. Copy & paste slide 6 and beyond into your own presentation, or just use this presentation.

Presenter Text Polling Notes Explain what’s going on – “Now I’m going to ask for your opinion. You’ll use your phones to respond just like on American Idol. So please take out your cell phones, but remember to leave them on silent.” – “You’ll participate by sending a text message. If you don’t know how to do that, just ask your kids! Or have your neighbor help you figure it out.” Address their concerns – “This is a just standard rate text message, so it may be free for you, or up to twenty cents on some carriers if you do not have a text messaging plan.” – “The service we are using is serious about privacy. We cannot see your phone numbers, and you’ll never receive follow-up text messages outside this presentation. There’s only one thing worse than spam – and that’s text message spam because you have to pay to receive it!” Use a demo or practice poll – For example, a Free Text Poll like “Let’s Practice: Text in your first name!” Always test your polls in your presentation before your event using the computer that will be projecting your presentation, especially if that computer is not the one you’re currently using.

How To Vote via Texting 1.Standard texting rates only (worst case US $0.20). 2.We have no access to your phone number. 3.Capitalization doesn’t matter, but spaces and spelling do. TIPS EXAMPLE

How To Vote via PollEv.com Capitalization doesn’t matter, but spaces and spelling do. TIP EXAMPLE

Here We Go…… Get out your cell phone and get ready to text; OR Launch a browser on your laptop and go to: Poll Questions

Characteristics of Gifted Learners “Note the Difference” handout Review the differences between a bright child and a gifted learner. Which characteristics might help a gifted learner to be successful in an online environment? 2 minutes: Share your thoughts with your neighbor (virtual participants share locally or on backchannel).

Teaching Gifted Learners Well Good curriculum and instruction begins with good curriculum and instruction. Good teaching is paced in response to students’ individual needs. Good teaching happens at a higher “degree of difficulty” than for many students their age. Good teaching requires an understanding of “supported risk”. by Carol Ann Tomlinson, Ed.D, The University of Virginia; from the May 1997 issue of Instructional Leader.

Question What are some reasons that a gifted student might benefit from online learning options in their educational program? Bubbl.us

Benefits for Gifted Students

SmarterMeasure A web-based tool which assesses a learner’s likelihood for succeeding in an online and/or technology rich learning program. Indicates the degree to which an individual student possesses attributes, skills, and knowledge that contribute to success.

SmarterMeasure Report Examples – Student 1

SmarterMeasure Report Examples – Student 2

Characteristics of Successful Online Learners

ApexLearning AP Online Courses Apex Learning offers options for both distance-learning and classroom-based programs with online courses authorized by the College Board AP Course Audit. – Create and Expand Access with Distance Learning – Support Classroom Teachers with Authorized AP Curriculum – Prepare Students for Success on the AP Exams

AP Online Course Demo Apex AP Courses are made up of Units and Lessons. Lessons include presentations, downloadable study guides, activities, self-checks, discussions, and diagnostics.

AP Online Course Demo AP Calculus AB, Semester 2 – Unit: Applications of the Integral – Lesson: Volume – Study: Volumes of Revolution

Wrap Up Activity How did today’s session either introduce new learning or reinforce something you already knew? Timing 1.45 seconds 2.60 seconds 3.60 seconds 4.60 seconds 5.60 second summary (on reverse) 28

Thank You! Contact information: Janice Estabrook