Duke TIP recently teamed up with the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) to develop educational materials that gifted students can access right from home. … [Read more...] about Advanced Learning Labs: at-home activities tailor-made for gifted kids
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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
Is My Child A Math Prodigy? What Can I Do For Them?
What are some signs of math talent? Mathematically talented students often show an early interest in and facility with numbers. For example, they may learn to tell time at age two and begin adding and subtracting long before they enter kindergarten. Anecdotes shared by parents about their precocious youngsters are helpful in identifying these students initially, but the objective information determined from an appropriate assessment is essential in determining the extent of their abilities and … [Read more...] about Is My Child A Math Prodigy? What Can I Do For Them?
Learning Online: A Viable Alternative for Gifted and Talented Students
Joann is interested in studying advanced biology, but her school biology curriculum does not extend beyond an introductory course. Silas is learning his physics material at twice the pace that his class is progressing. By the third grade Rena has mastered her elementary school’s mathematics curriculum, but her district prohibits students her age from enrolling in its middle school courses. Ramone has exhausted the advanced courses that his rural high school offers and wishes to dual-enroll in … [Read more...] about Learning Online: A Viable Alternative for Gifted and Talented Students
Virtual Schools—a Growing Reality
Imagine public education back in 1910: a single teacher in a one-room schoolhouse lit with candles and students working on slate boards with chalk. Fast-forward to 2010, an age so dependent on advanced technology that students take some classes online, others in a traditional schoolroom, and still others, perhaps, at the local community college. Public education is becoming blended, drawing on the strengths of traditional classrooms and other educational venues. … [Read more...] about Virtual Schools—a Growing Reality
Meeting Educational Needs via the Internet
Our 16-year-old son, Samuel, was identified as gifted during kindergarten. He has remained in the public school system, and we have been pleased overall with the quality of his education. However, even the best schools are unable to meet the academic interests of every gifted and talented student. Like many gifted children, Samuel has eclectic tastes and craves intellectual challenges that set him apart from his peers. By taking classes via the Internet, Samuel enriched his curriculum while … [Read more...] about Meeting Educational Needs via the Internet
Online Art Museums
Whether your children are budding art aficionados or just need a quick tutorial on Pablo Picasso, they can experience some of the world’s great art with the click of a mouse. While viewing art on-line can’t be confused with seeing it in person, the following Web sites make up for a lack of verisimilitude with great features that allow viewers to explore galleries, educate themselves about art history, play games, and, of course, shop. … [Read more...] about Online Art Museums