Context What a time to be alive! What a time to be an educator! I say that as an educational pundit, and in a decorous manner. College readiness may have forever changed as of spring 2020, due to the impact of COVID-19. Per notable publications, listservs with resources and short snippets of advice, webinars and chats featuring higher education professionals, related professional associations, and more, the subject of the pandemic’s impact on current student experience has dominated … [Read more...] about How Higher Ed Can Help Prospective Gifted Students During and After COVID-19
COVID-19
A Clinical Psychologist Talks about How To Talk about COVID-19
Edward R. Amend, PsyD, is clinical psychologist and highly sought-after speaker at gifted conferences who specializes in assessing and counseling gifted children and their families. Recently, TIP staff had the opportunity to hear from him about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on gifted children and their families. From his perspective as a practicing clinical psychologist who works with gifted children, he shared his own general … [Read more...] about A Clinical Psychologist Talks about How To Talk about COVID-19
Transitioning to an Online Learning Space
The transition to an online learning environment can be like drinking from a fire hydrant. Rather than overwhelm with countless details, the Institute for Education Sciences Regional Education Laboratory Midwest has selected five research-based strategies for e-learning. Below is a summary of the strategies they suggest, along with some relevant resources that they provide. Use universal design for learning principles. Provide multiple means of representation (video, audio, … [Read more...] about Transitioning to an Online Learning Space
Home Alone: Part 3
Teaching TIPs for Parents of Gifted Students Recently, we shared a list of TIP resources for parents to draw upon as we try to navigate this uncertain time during the spread of COVID-19 and find activities to motivate, occupy, and enrich our children’s learning. Today, we focus on practical tips for parents of gifted students to keep them learning and engaged as they study from home: Minimize Distractions: One common cognitive characteristic of gifted students is a tendency to focus for … [Read more...] about Home Alone: Part 3
Home Alone: Part 2
Is your study animal missing school? Here’s how to turn the tables. As humans, we can learn a lot from watching animals. And now, thanks to modern technology, we can even watch from the comfort of our own homes. This can be especially useful during times of social distancing. If you’ve got a student at home from school right now and you’re looking for activities to keep their curiosity active, why not suggest they monitor some of the many live streaming animal cams the world has to offer? … [Read more...] about Home Alone: Part 2
Home Alone: Part I
Duke TIP Resources for Families As the U.S. copes with its first major pandemic in over 100 years, we’ve heard from many families seeking guidance on how best to support their students or asking for ideas on enrichment activities their students can enjoy while they are practicing social distancing and/or staying home from school. This article is the first in a series of posts designed to inform parents and students on their options. Please check back soon for more advice and recommended … [Read more...] about Home Alone: Part I