I had no idea that when I Googled iPad apps for gifted students what an array of apps would show up! Livebinders looks pretty interesting and stores a lot of information for students. I have not used the app, but can definitely see where it could be used by students and teachers, and not just for gifted students.
Our gifted ed teacher is offering a Lego Robotics class during the last class of the day. It is strictly voluntary and the majority of students in the class are not in the gifted program. They go to Liberal, I think, and compete. They have had one class and one competition and have started a second class. I really like that the gifted teacher has done this and includes anyone who is interested. I believe all of our students are gifted, this is a great interest outlet for those students, providing them with a hands-on activity that they can go and compete in. Great job Garrett!!!
One of my reg ed teachers has her students build robots every year (It might not be Lego Robotics though…), and then the ones that are really interested in it have the opportunity to go on to compete (like what you were talking about). I happened to be observing a student when they were completing this project, and it blew my mind watching them build these things! I don’t know if I’m just super out of touch or what, but I don’t remember ever having the opportunity to do stuff like this when I was in school (Especially in JH!). I think it’s really great, though, that they ARE getting to have these experiences because it might be turning them on to an interest (And potential career) that they never knew existed before then.
I had never heard of the Byrdseed website, but checked it out because some teachers and I were trying to figure out new ideas for a student who was blowing through everything else they had provided him with. I loved it, and the teachers did too because the projects/ideas were all things we would never have thought of on our own, and they were super simple to implement. There are a million different resources, and it’s split into various topics (LA, Writing, Math, Emotional, Creativity, etc.), which is very convenient when you’re hunting for something to do with a specific student. There are also 2 sections of videos (with related downloads and PowerPoint slides): 1 aimed towards teachers to provide more ideas/strategies, and 1 that you can play for students’ viewing. And again, everything is split into topics: reading, math, art, technology, writing, etc. However, you can only view certain videos for free. To gain full access to everything on the website, you need to become a member and pay a monthly/yearly fee. Other than that, haven’t really found a huge downside to this website, and am super thankful the tech blog brought its existence to my attention.
As Carol mentioned our Gifted teacher has done the Lego Robotics for students. I know that he does a lot of hand on activities that meet the individual needs of students. He works in the room next to mine and I can see he does lots of cool things with the kids.
I like the goodreads so students can find similar books in the generes they like to read but are out of ideas. It gives a little synopsis of the book to give you an idea what it is about. Tons of books old to new.
While I don't serve any gifted students I found byrdseed.com to have a wealth of information on writing, math, language and creativity. I hadn't heard of goodreads before participating in this blog. I have a student that I would like to access some books for, and this looks like a good resource.
After reading other's entries, I looked over several of the sites mentioned. While I've not used them for students this year, I see several potential uses for next year, for the emotional links on Byrdseed, I could see a lot of uses for online livebinders as well, for those student's like me and my son's whose binder is a tea/drink stained wrinkled mess by the end of the year :)
I had no idea that when I Googled iPad apps for gifted students what an array of apps would show up! Livebinders looks pretty interesting and stores a lot of information for students. I have not used the app, but can definitely see where it could be used by students and teachers, and not just for gifted students.
ReplyDeleteI have used Livebinders and they are very good for any kid:)
ReplyDeleteI have used goodreads and shelfari. The gifted group is planning a blog on shelfari this Spring. Watch for it:)
ReplyDeleteOur gifted ed teacher is offering a Lego Robotics class during the last class of the day. It is strictly voluntary and the majority of students in the class are not in the gifted program. They go to Liberal, I think, and compete. They have had one class and one competition and have started a second class. I really like that the gifted teacher has done this and includes anyone who is interested. I believe all of our students are gifted, this is a great interest outlet for those students, providing them with a hands-on activity that they can go and compete in. Great job Garrett!!!
ReplyDeleteOne of my reg ed teachers has her students build robots every year (It might not be Lego Robotics though…), and then the ones that are really interested in it have the opportunity to go on to compete (like what you were talking about). I happened to be observing a student when they were completing this project, and it blew my mind watching them build these things! I don’t know if I’m just super out of touch or what, but I don’t remember ever having the opportunity to do stuff like this when I was in school (Especially in JH!). I think it’s really great, though, that they ARE getting to have these experiences because it might be turning them on to an interest (And potential career) that they never knew existed before then.
DeleteI had never heard of the Byrdseed website, but checked it out because some teachers and I were trying to figure out new ideas for a student who was blowing through everything else they had provided him with. I loved it, and the teachers did too because the projects/ideas were all things we would never have thought of on our own, and they were super simple to implement. There are a million different resources, and it’s split into various topics (LA, Writing, Math, Emotional, Creativity, etc.), which is very convenient when you’re hunting for something to do with a specific student. There are also 2 sections of videos (with related downloads and PowerPoint slides): 1 aimed towards teachers to provide more ideas/strategies, and 1 that you can play for students’ viewing. And again, everything is split into topics: reading, math, art, technology, writing, etc. However, you can only view certain videos for free. To gain full access to everything on the website, you need to become a member and pay a monthly/yearly fee. Other than that, haven’t really found a huge downside to this website, and am super thankful the tech blog brought its existence to my attention.
ReplyDeleteAs Carol mentioned our Gifted teacher has done the Lego Robotics for students. I know that he does a lot of hand on activities that meet the individual needs of students. He works in the room next to mine and I can see he does lots of cool things with the kids.
ReplyDeleteI like the goodreads so students can find similar books in the generes they like to read but are out of ideas. It gives a little synopsis of the book to give you an idea what it is about. Tons of books old to new.
ReplyDeleteWhile I don't serve any gifted students I found byrdseed.com to have a wealth of information on writing, math, language and creativity. I hadn't heard of goodreads before participating in this blog. I have a student that I would like to access some books for, and this looks like a good resource.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading other's entries, I looked over several of the sites mentioned. While I've not used them for students this year, I see several potential uses for next year, for the emotional links on Byrdseed, I could see a lot of uses for online livebinders as well, for those student's like me and my son's whose binder is a tea/drink stained wrinkled mess by the end of the year :)
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