#gtchat Archive

Global #gtchat Powered by TAGT is a weekly chat on Twitter that takes place on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT and 5 p.m. PT in the U.S. For one hour, parents, educators, advocates and experts in the field of gifted and talented gather to share resources, links, authentic life experiences and insights about gifted issues.

Thursday November 8, 2018
8:00 PM EST

  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:00 PM EST
    My tweets for the next hour will be devoted to Global #gtchat ( #gifted #talented ) Powered by #TAGT Please join us in the conversation!
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Welcome to Global Gifted and Talented Chat Powered by the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented @TXGifted #TAGT ~ Thanks for joining us to chat about the “Benefits of Online Learning for Gifted/2e” #gtchat
  • giftedcanada Nov 8 @ 8:01 PM EST
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Our guest today is Madeline Goodwin @EcoScienceGirl - GHF Director of Online Classes @GiftedHF #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:02 PM EST
    I’m Lisa Conrad ~ moderator, advocate for gifted children, conference presenter, blogger and parent of 2 gifted adults from Pittsburgh, PA. Please take a minute to let us know who you are and from where you’re tweeting! #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hi! I'm Corin Goodwin, ED of GHF: Gifted Homeschoolers Forum and one of the teachers, too. :-) #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • jofrei Nov 8 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hi! Jo Freitag from Gifted Resources and Sprite's Site blogs Victoria Australia here at noon on Friday for #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:03 PM EST
    #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:03 PM EST
    #gtchat Hi, Madeline!
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hi! I'm Madeline Goodwin, Director of Online Classes (& teacher) at GHF @GiftedHF and educator for @2E_Learning #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hi, Corin! #gtchat
    • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:03 PM EST
      Hi! I'm Corin Goodwin, ED of GHF: Gifted Homeschoolers Forum and one of the teachers, too. :-) #gtchat
      In reply to @gtchatmod
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:04 PM EST
    #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hi, Jo! #gtchat Advisor
    • jofrei Nov 8 @ 8:03 PM EST
      Hi! Jo Freitag from Gifted Resources and Sprite's Site blogs Victoria Australia here at noon on Friday for #gtchat
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hey, all! Care, rolling in sweaty and exhausted after taekwondo - just barely in time and Mama to the wildly 2E 10yo Mad Natter. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hi, Care! #gtchat
    • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:04 PM EST
      Hey, all! Care, rolling in sweaty and exhausted after taekwondo - just barely in time and Mama to the wildly 2E 10yo Mad Natter. #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Yay, Care! How is the Mad Natter doing today? #gtchat
    In reply to @NaturallyCare
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Are you new to Twitter chats? We use the Q1/A1 format for #gtchat … Please remember to use the #gtchat hashtag to participate in the conversation. This will make sure your tweets are visible to other chat participants.
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Lurking to learn? Please say ‘hi’ and then view a livestream from Participate Learning at https://t.co/1zR97oWQw0 Enjoy the chat! All the resources and a summary of this chat will be posted later on our blog at https://t.co/BXpCBWEY56 #gtchat
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Well, any day we don't go to hospital b/c he made a ring of a ziptie + cut off blood to his fingers is a good one, so... #gtchat
    In reply to @GiftedHF
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Our first question is coming up; let’s get ready to chat! Please preface your responses with A1 Excited to collaborate and share ideas with you today about the benefits of online learning for gifted/2e. #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Ah, yes, I remember those days well... #gtchat
    In reply to @NaturallyCare
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Q1 How is online learning beneficial for gifted/2e students? #gtchat
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Yup. Add in breakthrough worries, and... fun times! @_@ #gtchat
    In reply to @GiftedHF
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1: Online learning provides access to learning opportunities gifted/2e students may not have otherwise. #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1: Online classes are accessible worldwide, meaning students don’t have to travel to receive an appropriate education. #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1 Online classes are more flexible in terms of age, pace. Younger students can take college-level classes online if appropriate #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1 Easier to accommodate learning diffs, too. Fidgeting, bouncing, multitasking less distracting, typing/mic options & recording. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:11 PM EST
    #gtchat Hi, Mike! Don't forget the hashtag! ;)
    • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:09 PM EST
      Hi. Mike, MD. EL LMS & GT instructor
      In reply to @gtchatmod
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1 Also allows students to pursue interests, advance where/when ready, stay at ability level where they’re going more slowly. #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1 Seriously, flexibility benefits can’t be overstated, esp for gifted/2e kids!!! #gtchat
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1) The kids get to learn at their own pace - and with other kids who learn at a SIMILAR pace. (1/2) #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Let me count the ways... :-) There is so much flexibility for atypical learners. For me, that's the biggest part. #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Oh yes... I must not be very talented tonight ... #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1) It gives them a chance to work with others around the world, on topics of their choosing. (2/2) #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:12 PM EST
    And they get to find mentors! #gtchat
    In reply to @NaturallyCare
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1 And teachers get to meet cool kids like Mad Natter. Right, @NaturallyCare? :-) #gtchat
  • jofrei Nov 8 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1) Online learning is great for gifted/2E students because they can find the right level pace and depth of learning and meet mentors and other students with similar interests #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1 Online learning for gifted students can be a way for these students to study with intellectual peers despite geographical barriers or lack of peers in local area. #gtchat
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Mentors and friends and ppl who know what is happening when conversation turns into a 45m lecture on Astrophysics... #gtchat
    In reply to @GiftedHF
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Yes, finding their peeps, so to speak. Gifted kids are a small %age of the population, so they are not all in the same place - except online. #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Online learning: A Smart Way to Nurture Gifted Kids https://t.co/hN1AeTwTgX #gtchat
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:14 PM EST
    I kinda like him. Most of the time. I grew him myself! XD But yes. the connections are absolutely invaluable! #gtchat
    In reply to @EcoScienceGirl
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Bwahahahaha! #gtchat
    In reply to @NaturallyCare
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:14 PM EST
    It's a two-way street! Love this! #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:15 PM EST
    We always tied it back to Stargate SG1, IIRC... #gtchat
    In reply to @EcoScienceGirl, @NaturallyCare
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A1 Online learning has numerous benefits for 2e students who may struggle socially/emotionally to work/study in a regular classroom. The benefit of smaller classes and more individualized learning shouldn’t be overlooked. #gtchat #2ekids
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:16 PM EST
    I still have to watch that... @_@ #gtchat
    In reply to @GiftedHF, @EcoScienceGirl
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Online Learning for Gifted Students: An Idea Whose Time has Come via @IEAgifted https://t.co/EUtcAw6Ky6 #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Yes, this. The smaller size, and the fact that so many of the kids are similarly quirky, so apparent misbehavior doesn't have to be the end of the world. It won't freak out the other kids. #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Q2 What criteria should be used in determining if online courses are a good fit for a student? #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Online Enrichment - from @2eNewsletter https://t.co/GKlMLUgj67 #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2 Depends a lot on the kid. Can they focus on a screen for ±1hr? Learn from audiovisual combo? #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2. "Are they breathing?" #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2 A lot depends on the class as well. GHFO classes are live/interactive - kids see & hear each other, can become friends! #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2 Parents should take time to research whether their child would benefit from online learning. Participating in a free online class such as Khan Academy or similar program allows the student to experience online participation. #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2 I think it's less whether online classes are a good fit but whether *specific* online classes are a good fit. There are so many to choose from now! Diff teachers, courses, programs. #gtchat
  • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Can they use the tech, is the tech appropriate for the learning objective, can the student discipline oneself to get the work done, does the media meet the student's needs? #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2 Of course the teacher matters! Students often find fave teachers and take ALL their classes when they find a good fit. #gtchat
  • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:21 PM EST
    (or freak out the Ts/admins ....) #gtchat
    In reply to @GiftedHF, @gtchatmod
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:21 PM EST
    I have NO idea what you might be talking about there... c.c #gtchat
    In reply to @EcoScienceGirl
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Even then, I think it depends. I'm hearing impaired and I teach online. Some classes really are meant as hands on, but @jadeannrivera makes Chemistry work, for example. Some kids might do better with a one off, not a 16 wk adventure. #gtchat
    In reply to @EcoScienceGirl, @gtchatmod, @jadeannrivera
  • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Yet not every GT kid is online... I'm almost certain of it. #gtchat
    In reply to @GiftedHF, @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:22 PM EST
    Is Your Gifted Child Ready for Online Learning? via @DavidsonGifted https://t.co/edvQtIX1lq #gtchat
  • ParentattheHelm Nov 8 @ 8:22 PM EST
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2 Consideration should be given to the academic needs of the student and what classes are available. Also, it’s important to determine if classes fit in with long-range goals or may simply be taken for enrichment/passion. #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:23 PM EST
    I'd add the social/emotional needs, too. #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:23 PM EST
    “Just What I Need”: Gifted Students’ Perceptions of One Online Learning System (pdf) https://t.co/2ErLKv6gqK #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:24 PM EST
    True but it's a great resource for those who can be. #gtchat
    In reply to @mrterborg, @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A2 A student’s schedule should also be considered; does the student have time to take online classes? #gtchat
  • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:25 PM EST
    #gtchat I don't buy that US schools aren't up to the job of teaching GT/ science/math/tech or anything. I'd like more data on this.
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:25 PM EST
    In all fairness, the cost of classes is going to be a factor as well. Kiddo can be as ready as can be, but if it's class or power... #gtchat
  • sandiadair1 Nov 8 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Hello! This is my third #gtchat ever! Looking forward to joining!
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A2 A thing to add is that often the ppl at the programs can point families to the programs that may fit them best. For ex at GHFO we cross refer with @OnlineG3 , OpenTentAcademy & @MrGelston among others. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Q3 What is the time commitment to take an online course? #gtchat
  • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:26 PM EST
    I do buy that something needs to change. Perhaps it's funding, perhaps it's resources, perhaps more teachers, perhaps more schools to bring down class sizes / overcrowding. #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Many programs will work somehting out. I know we have offered Gifted Cubed scholarships. #gtchat
    In reply to @NaturallyCare
  • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Of course. Online can be a great resource. #gtchat
    In reply to @GiftedHF, @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Hi, Sandi! #gtchat
    • sandiadair1 Nov 8 @ 8:25 PM EST
      Hello! This is my third #gtchat ever! Looking forward to joining!
      In reply to @gtchatmod
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A3 Depends on the course. GHFO classes typically meet 1hr/wk for 16 wks, dig deep in a subject. Others can be more or less. #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:27 PM EST
    That depends a lot on the course and the student, of course. Some subjects will require more homework or projects than others in order for the kids to really learn. #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Is it self paced, is it structured, is it synchronous, asynchronous.... #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • teachagiftedkid Nov 8 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Hi everyone, just got home and popping into #gtchat. Retired GT Specialist from NW Houston.
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:28 PM EST
    For sure! It's still a consideration - not always a guaranteed shut down. ^_^ #gtchat
    In reply to @GiftedHF
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3 Time commitment is usually based on the program being taken. It may follow a semester format or calendar format. #gtchat
  • sandiadair1 Nov 8 @ 8:28 PM EST
    #gtchat A2: The most important criteria for online classes should be the student's interests and passions, followed by a desire to work independently.
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A3 At GHFO, most classes have with avg 0.5-2hrs/wk homework, reading or projects. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Meeting the Challenges of Working with Gifted Students (pdf) https://t.co/RCeK6jIwCd #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A3 Another consideration is that the student may want to dig really deep, and online learning makes that particularly easy to do. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:30 PM EST
    We are already half way through our chat! Thank you for sharing so many inspiring thoughts about the benefits of online learning for gifted/2e! Please remember to use the #gtchat hashtag to participate in the conversation.
  • mamacorin Nov 8 @ 8:31 PM EST
    You might find this interesting: https://t.co/b9KqrGzYpb #gtchat
    In reply to @mrterborg
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Serving Gifted Learners Beyond the Traditional Classroom: A Guide to Alternative Programs and Services (Prufrock) https://t.co/ROqpSJlnci #gtchat
  • sandiadair1 Nov 8 @ 8:32 PM EST
    #gtchat A3: The time factor should be considered. If the online course is enrichment, the student will have no problem making time, even at the expense of regular school subjects.
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A3 Online courses have evolved over time to include online live sessions, opportunities for study sessions, and ability to meet other students from all over the world. #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:33 PM EST
    A# One thing I like about classes like GHFO is that they can cover both traditional school subjects and also be fun - enrichment - at the same time. #gtchat
    In reply to @sandiadair1
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Q4 Can online learning be used as enrichment for students in a blended learning environment? #gtchat
  • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Just from reading this, I think teachers experience the same problem. We're busy from sun up to sun down. Sometimes literally. There's little time to get into this groove. #gtchat
    In reply to @mamacorin
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Personally, I've yet to find a program NOT online that is educational and can actually manage AND educate my kiddo. x.x;; #gtchat
  • mamacorin Nov 8 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Sorry - Indeed. #gtchat
    In reply to @mrterborg
  • cybraryman1 Nov 8 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Our helpful pages for this #gtchat Our Blended Learning page https://t.co/0kK9fAYCy8 Google Hangout page https://t.co/3R4pYArEOG Skype page https://t.co/TUXKuY5rir MOOC page https://t.co/7s0Qbjw3Sy
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:35 PM EST
    A4 Absolutely! Online learning is flexible that way: whatever a student needs, a student can generally find, at GHFO or elsewhere #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A4 Absolutely! It happens all the time. Many of the online programs, including ours at GHFO, work with charters and brick & mortar schools, and have families who are doing both. #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Thanks, Jerry! #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A4 A lot of GHFO students are also in brick-and-mortar schools and use our classes as a supplement, or… (1/2) #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A4 ...in the words of one student, “school is for socializing, GHFO is for learning”! (2/2) #gtchat
  • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:37 PM EST
    #gtchat
    • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:36 PM EST
      This comes down to lack of funding, resources. The way I've heard teaching described is that it's akin to being a surgeon / physician who is required to treat 30 patients simultaneously each of whom present different symptoms under varying conditions and ->
      In reply to @mamacorin
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:37 PM EST
    A4 Online learning is excellent for public, private or homeschool students to work in areas of interests not available to them otherwise. #gtchat
  • jofrei Nov 8 @ 8:37 PM EST
    A4) Yes online learning can be a valuable component of blended learning /flipped classes #gtchat
  • mamacorin Nov 8 @ 8:38 PM EST
    There are a lot of reasons. Regardless of why, it's a thing. #gtchat
    In reply to @mrterborg
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:38 PM EST
    For Frustrated Gifted Kids, A World of Online Opportunities https://t.co/wnuCeINBnr #gtchat
  • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:39 PM EST
    levels of willingness of accepting said treatment. Said physician / surgeon is often treating said patients without nursing assistance or attendants, under extreme conditions without proper resources yet must not only heal -> #gtchat
    In reply to @mamacorin
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:39 PM EST
    I still remember when Mad Natter was ~5, his GP noted that he knew more about respiratory and circulatory systems than adults... #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:39 PM EST
    I think this could be especially beneficial in remote areas in Australia. #gtchat
    • jofrei Nov 8 @ 8:37 PM EST
      A4) Yes online learning can be a valuable component of blended learning /flipped classes #gtchat
  • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:40 PM EST
    but get each patient to optimal levels of health without necessarily knowing what those individual levels are. #gtchat
    In reply to @mamacorin
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A4 Online classes can be extremely cost-effective for both schools and families. #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:40 PM EST
    And when we were living in rural Oregon... #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:41 PM EST
    Online Enrichment: Courses from GHF Online (2e Newsletter – pdf) https://t.co/O0DeCsLgbq #gtchat
  • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:41 PM EST
    Funny, some students never pick up on that. #gtchat
    In reply to @EcoScienceGirl
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:41 PM EST
    Great ideas, keep sharing! Question 5 is coming up. Preface your answer with A5 #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Gah! Sorry, I keep forgetting... #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Q5 What resources can be provided to help students connect with other students? #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A5 Discussion forums are common. Some instructors build social time into the class structure, eg group projects, post-class chat. #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A5 Students often share email addresses, keep in touch that way. I have a favorite story about that one… #gtchat
  • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Yep. It's a thing. #gtchat We do the best with what we have and who we are.
    In reply to @mamacorin
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A5 Two girls started following me from class to class, and were in several classes together. One in England, one in Shanghai (1/4) #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A5 I knew they exchanged email addresses, but what blew me away was how sweet they were after this summer’s Wild Weather class (2/4) #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A5 I taught it at 7am my time, 3pm England, 10pm Shanghai. They apparently loved it so much, they collaborated via email (3/4) #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A5 They sent me a joint thank-you email with artwork and poetry they worked on together! <3 <3 <3 (4/4) #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A5 Other connection opportunities: chat box, webcam (see each other!), taking the same classes together. #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A5 Watching students become friends happens fairly often, and is my favorite part of the job! #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:43 PM EST
    It's easy to do! I do sometimes, too; but nobody sees. ;) #gtchat
    • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:42 PM EST
      Gah! Sorry, I keep forgetting... #gtchat
      In reply to @gtchatmod
  • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Or the do .... and they realize that they're on a different track (so to speak) #gtchat
    In reply to @EcoScienceGirl
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:44 PM EST
    It's great when the instructors are able to help guide kids in the early stages of a friendship, from introduction to finding commonalities, in an online environment. GT and 2e kids often stumble socially, so the guidance is a kind of scaffolding. #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:45 PM EST
    One of my favorite stories is when a girl in Shanghai wanted to do a group final project so she recruited my son in OR and another student in MA. Three time zones, and they made it work. Outside of class, on their own! #gtchat
    In reply to @EcoScienceGirl
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:45 PM EST
    What an amazing benefit! For all the ways people criticize the Internet ... there are some good things too! #gtchat
    • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:43 PM EST
      A5 Watching students become friends happens fairly often, and is my favorite part of the job! #gtchat
  • mrterborg Nov 8 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Yes! This kind of #globaled (#globaledchat) is what I'd like to see in #publiceducation #gtchat
    In reply to @EcoScienceGirl
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A5 Many online classes provide times for online chat sessions for students to meet, ask questions, and study together. #gtchat
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Being honest, without the internet, there would be no Mad Natter. o.O #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:47 PM EST
    Distance Education: Where It Started and Where It Stands for Gifted Children and Their Educators (pdf) https://t.co/raS9o7oy5p #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:47 PM EST
    I know just what you mean. #gtchat
    In reply to @NaturallyCare
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A5 GT students work well with intellectual peers, but often don’t have contact with them in real life. When possible and appropriate, students may want to schedule time to meet outside of class or even facetime with classmates/instructors. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Distance Learning for Gifted Students: Outcomes for Elementary, Middle, and High School Aged Students (pdf) https://t.co/7HSZJqvYFK #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Final question! Please preface your responses with A6 #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Q6 Are there specific strategies that can ensure a successful online learning experience? #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A6 There’s no guarantees; one-size-fits-all education isn’t a thing. There are some things that help, though… #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A6 Do the homework. Not required, grades are optional… do the homework anyway, it’ll help you learn & follow the class. #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A6 Show up or watch the recordings every. single. week. Otherwise you’ll miss things! (It sounds obvious, but…) #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A6 Take it seriously. You’re there to learn. The teacher wants to help you learn or they wouldn’t be doing this. #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A6 In live interactive classes, the class size is usually small enough for the teacher to help you individually. Appreciate and use that. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A6 Take time to make sure a student wants to engage in online classes and has the requisite skills to complete tasks, stay focused, and time to commit to online learning. #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A6 Involvement on the part of the parents helps - the teacher should be able to work with the parents as well as the kids so everyone is on the same page. #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A6) Is there ever anything that *ensures* success? #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:51 PM EST
    GHFO Teacher Bios https://t.co/O8w4KDx5Zk #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A6 Before starting an online class, seriously plan for what to do if things don’t work out. Devise a plan B just in case and hopefully it will never be needed. #gtchat
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A6) Talking frankly to the teachers ahead of time about your kid, giving them the best and worst cases, and if they can handle it. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:52 PM EST
    Examining the Effectiveness of Using Web-based Learning for Gifted Students: Jordan as Case Study https://t.co/E7qAQR6j3d #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A6 And be sure to check the program's policies. Most of us want to work with parents, but it's not reasonable to get more than halfway through the class and then ask for your money back. :-) #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A6 Parents should be prepared to provide a strong family support system to ensure a successful outcome for their child. #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:53 PM EST
    Yes! Make sure the teacher knows what your kid is like - it helps to know whether behaviors are unusual/concerning or typical for your kid. Also allows tailoring of class to kid-specific needs. #gtchat
    In reply to @NaturallyCare
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A6 Yes, because that helps everyone! #gtchat
    In reply to @NaturallyCare
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:54 PM EST
    GHF Online Class Schedule Spring 2019 https://t.co/apUhmNOsYD #gtchat
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:55 PM EST
    A6) It also keeps the teachers from feeling 'blindsided' by unusual kids, and in our case, tends to foster better relationships. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:55 PM EST
    We are nearing the end of #gtchat today. Please share with us your final thoughts and takeaways from our chat? #gtchat
  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:55 PM EST
    A6 Parental involvement - I can't say this enough - is SO IMPORTANT. No one teaches in a vacuum, & online classes need parents to help w/ HW, tech problems, communications difficulties, social interactions, learning differences. #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:55 PM EST
    A6 Some online programs don't handle quirky kids well, and others (like ours!) specialize in them. It really is a matter of fit, and talking to them ahead of time helps find that fit. #gtchat
    In reply to @NaturallyCare
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:56 PM EST
    This #gtchat will be archived at @wakelet and the link will be shared via @gtchatmod later today
  • NaturallyCare Nov 8 @ 8:56 PM EST
    (part 2) Too many teachers in his experience find they "don't like" him - when the problem truly is that they don't *get* him. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:56 PM EST
    More resources & a summary of today’s chat will be posted on the Global #gtchat Powered by TAGT Blog at https://t.co/s30KMob5ua #gtchat
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A6 BTDT with my own kiddo... It's so hard - on the parent, and on the kid especially. #gtchat
    In reply to @NaturallyCare
  • sandiadair1 Nov 8 @ 8:57 PM EST
    #gtchat A6: Set a schedule/deadline for completing a certain unit without being too rigid. Allow students to set their own goals and follow through with them.
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:57 PM EST
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  • EcoScienceGirl Nov 8 @ 8:57 PM EST
    A6 w/GHFO and @2E_Learning I emphasize that learning isn't a one way teacher-to-student download. It's an experience, and it works best if teacher, parent, student are all part of a learning TEAM. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Thank you to our guest today, Madeline Goodwin @EcoScienceGirl - GHF Director of Online Classes @GiftedHF #gtchat
  • jofrei Nov 8 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Thank you @EcoScienceGirl Madeline Goodwin, @gtchatmod Lisa and @TXGifted advisory board, sponsors,supporters and everyone for an interesting #gtchat
  • mamacorin Nov 8 @ 8:57 PM EST
    As much as possible, yes. That's why it's so important to work together - teacher, parent, student. <3 #gtchat
    In reply to @sandiadair1
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Thanks to the awesome #TAGT staff @TxGifted for their continuing support; we couldn’t do it without them! #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Be sure to follow some of the new friends you met here today at #gtchat to continue the convo!
  • GiftedHF Nov 8 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Thanks for a great #gtchat!
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Our next chat will be on Thursday November 15th at 8E/7C/6M/5P US and Friday 16th November at Noon NZST/10 AM AEST/1AM UK. Our topic will be “Disciplining Smart Kids” #gtchat