7 Habits Of Highly-Effective Teachers Who Effectively Use Technology

7 Habits Of Highly-Effective Teachers Who Effectively Use Technology

 
1. They always start with the why
2. They are malleable and can easily adapt
3. They embrace change
4. They share
5. They think win-win
6. They are thorough and think ahead
7. They actively care

See the following website for further details:

http://www.teachthought.com/technology/7-habits-of-highly-effective-teachers-who-effectively-use-technology/

"The Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things"

There's a type of gifted kid who is simply filled to the brim with "did you know" trivia. If you know a student like this, then have Ian from Byrdseed has a book recommendation for you! "The Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things" explains how objects, customs, and sayings got their start.

http://www.byrdseed.com/for-the-trivia-obsessed/

Gifted Resources

Teacher Websites
National Association for Gifted Children	This association has information on gifted education for teachers and parents.
American Association for Gifted Children	This association has information on gifted education for teachers and parents.
ERIC: Gifted	Educational Resources Information Center. This is a page of links to information on gifted education and dual exceptionalities.
More links	Gifted and Talented Link suggestions made by Susan Winebrenner, the auther of Teaching Gifted Students in the Regular Classroom.
Professional Training for Teachers of Gifted and Talented	Tips and resources for teachers of gifted students.
Do Gifted Students Have Special Needs?	Article by Linda Kreger Silverman, Ph.D., a leading researcher in gifted education.
Fostering Academic Creativity in Gifted Students	Learn about teaching creative thinking skills to gifted students.
Gifted and Talented Articles	This page provides links to articles on teaching and parenting gifted children. (Variety of pertinent topics.)
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page	This is a great site for resources on educating or parenting gifted children.