Brian Housand, Ph.D.
brianhousand.com
Since the dawn of the computer revolution, the promise of PERSONAL Computing has been ever present. Yet, when we simply leave gifted kids to their own devices, technology can serve to depersonalize their experiences. However, this need not be the case. Together, we will explore the possibilities and potential afforded by today’s technology and empower you to utilize technology resources to make learning personal and meaningful for today’s connected gifted students.
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GEEKS HAVE INHERITED THE EARTH - AAGT 2014
28. Likely to be mathletes,
physics buffs, tech-
heads, or hackers,
although they could be
evidence based wonks.
Likely to be mathletes,
physics buffs, tech-
heads, or hackers,
although they could be
evidence based wonks.
29. Likely to get
excited by
machines or
systems.
Likely to get
excited by
machines or
systems.
60. 1. Don't be afraid to fall in love with something and
pursue it with intensity.!
2. Know, understand, take pride in, practice, develop,
exploit and enjoy your greatest strengths.!
3. Learn to free yourself from the expectations of
others and to walk away from the games they impose
on you.!Free yourself to play your own game.!
4. Find a great teacher or mentor who will help you.!
5. Don't waste energy trying to be well rounded.!
6. Do what you love and can do well.!
7. Learn the skills of interdependence.
MANIFESTO:
A Guide for Developing a Creative Career
64. 8GREAT GRIPES
1. No one explains what being gifted is all about --
it's kept a big secret.
2. The stuff we do in school is too easy, and it's boring.
3. Parents, teachers and friends expect us to be
perfect, to "do our best" all the time.
4. Kids often tease us about being smart.
5. Friends who really understand us are few and far
between.
6. We feel too different and wish people would accept
us for what we are.
7. We feel overwhelmed by the number of things we can
do in life.
8. We worry a lot about world problems and feel
helpless to do anything about them.
72. Safety
• I practice safe behaviors in
everything I do.
• I take action to always put
safety first.
• I speak up to ensure the
safety of others.
73. Courtesy
• I project a positive image and
energy.
• I am courteous and respectful
to Guests of all ages.
• I go above and beyond to
exceed Guest expectations.
74. Show
• I stay in character and
perform my role in the show.
• I ensure my area is show-
ready at all times
75. Efficiency
• I perform my role efficiently
so Guests get the most out
of their visit.
• I use my time and resources
wisely.
82. TYPE III
INDEPENDENT OR SMALL GROUP INVESTIGATIONS
PRODUCTS AND/OR PERFORMANCES
TYPE I
GENERAL
EXPLORATORY
ACTIVITIES
TYPE II
METHODOLOGICAL
TRAINING /
HOW-TO ACTIVITIES
(Renzulli, 1977)
151. Suggested meeting time: 30-60 minutes (Some of you may choose to combine
this meeting with meeting #2.)
!
Before the meeting:
● Create a TED-Ed (ed.ted.com) account if you haven’t already. All members
over 13 should aim to have their own account.
● Watch the first TED-Ed Club Lesson (http://ed.ted.com/on/vaY6FipN). Your
group can choose to do this before or during the meeting.
!
Guiding questions
● What is your name? How would you describe yourself? What are three
things you are passionate about?
● What do you and your club members hope to get out of your TED-Ed Club
experience?
!
Materials
● A device to take pictures
● Index cards
● Pens
● Copies of this guidebook (one for each member)
!
Meeting activities
● Take a few minutes to create a name badge on an index card. Write your
name and at least 3 things that you are passionate about.
● Gather in small groups and introduce yourself to your fellow club members.
Learn each other’s names and get to know each other.
● Share your reasons for joining a TED-ED Club with the group. Let people
know what you’re interested in and what you’re passionate about. This will
help your club members give meaningful feedback when you begin
developing your presentation idea.
!
What will you have created by the end of your meeting?
A name badge that lists 3 things you are passionate about. You will bring this to
future meetings so that everyone in the club knows your name and interests.
!
After meeting #1:
● Browse through the TED Talks (www.ted.com) /TED-Ed Lessons (ed.ted.com)
to find ideas that speak to your passions.
● Facilitator: Please send a photo of the name badges from different club
members to TED-Ed at TEDEdClubs@ted.com.
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#1 Introduction week: What’s your passion?
It’s tough to give a good presentation on a topic that you’re not passionate about! This meeting is
all about getting to know your fellow club members and spending some time identifying and
articulating the ideas that motivate each member of your group. Later on, each club member will
present and record their own idea worth spreading in the form of a short TED-style Talk.
179. “We don’t
have the option
of turning away
from the future.
No one gets to
vote on whether
technology is
going to change
our lives.”
Bill Gates !
The Road Ahead
180. “Every generation of
teenagers embraces
the freedoms and
possibilities wrought
by technology in ways
that shock the elders.”
Time!!
March!27,!2006