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.
Hi everyone! Cat here, SIG's Social Media Manager tweeting today on behalf of our President, Dr. Barbara Swicord. š Excited for a great chat! #gtchat
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 āBooks, Blogs & Documentaries for GT Parents & Teachersā #gtchat
Iām 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 youāre tweeting! #gtchat
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Oops, bit late. Hi from a freezing but beautifully sunny Auckland, New Zealand. I'm a full-time PhD student and previously a Deputy Principal. Researching gifted ed. #gtchat
Oops, bit late. Hi from a freezing but beautifully sunny Auckland, New Zealand. I'm a full-time PhD student and previously a Deputy Principal. Researching gifted ed. #gtchat
Carol Bainbridge from NW Indiana, advocate for the verbally gifted, mom to one gifted adult, writer about gifted kids at giftsforlearning dot com.#gtchat
I'm a complete sook! Used to live in a city where it was regularly below freezing in the winter - not by much. Auckland is semi-tropical but it's only 11 degrees celsius at the moment. #gtchat
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A1) A Google search for whatever topic you're interested is always helpful š, but Hoagies is also a great place to start. Any of the gifted state and national organization websites are fantastic, too. #gtchat
PLEASE NOTE: All links provided in todayās chat are for informational purposes and are not endorsements. Additional links will be included in our weekly blog post. #gtchat
Carol Bainbridge from NW Indiana, advocate for the verbally gifted, mom to one gifted adult, writer about gifted kids at giftsforlearning dot com.#gtchat
Traveling, running late. I'm in STL, counselor specializing in high-ability and gifted. Also, host of the @MindMattersPod for parents and teachers of gifted.
Our first question is coming up; letās get ready to chat! Please preface your responses with A1) Excited to collaborate and share ideas with you today about books, blogs & documentaries for GT parents & teachers. #gtchat
Traveling, running late. I'm in STL, counselor specializing in high-ability and gifted. Also, host of the @MindMattersPod for parents and teachers of gifted.
A1. At the moment, most of my online searching is for my PhD so it's generally the Uni library for research but there are lots of online sites I love too. #gtchat
A1) The places online that I find most useful for locating information about giftedness and 2e are @HoagiesGifted Hoagies pages, @GiftedHF Gifted Homeschoolers Forum, SENG, Lesley Sword articles, #gtchat
A1. I also set up a FB group specifically for those involved in education so that we can share resources, etc. and grow our knowledge. https://t.co/kiDaw1VVUi
A1) Of course, you can check out @gtchatmod Twitter lists! Also, state and national gifted organization websites have great resources. Donāt rely solely on your own stateās sites; check around (TX, CA, OH, MN, CT). #gtchat
A2 In IL I like @ChicagoGifted; it's more local. Overall, again, @GiftedHF & @HoagiesGifted. For parents, I just talk/email w/them. I tend to be a recommended resource. #gtchat
A2 One of my (many) goals this summer is to make Laughing at Chaos more of a functional resource for #gifted parents. Still sussing out what that may look like. #gtchat
A2 One of my (many) goals this summer is to make Laughing at Chaos more of a functional resource for #gifted parents. Still sussing out what that may look like. #gtchat
A3 LOVE anything @chrstinef has written. Her Emotional Intensity book is fantastic. She has books on gifted girls, & I can't wait for the gifted boys books ;) #gtchat
A3) There have been many good books written, but Iāve attempted to also include many new titles. What I donāt share during chat; Iāll include in our weekly blog post. #gtchat
A3: The Gifted Kidās Survival Guide, Some Of My Best Froends Are Books, Why Bright Kids Get Poor Grades, See Jane Win, Young, Gifted, and Black. #gtchat
The Gifted Kids Workbook: Mindfulness Skills to Help Children Reduce Stress, Balance Emotions, and Build Confidence (Amazon) Release Date: August 2018 https://t.co/QNjwLvnEek#gtchat
We are already half way through our chat! Thank you for sharing so many inspiring thoughts about books, blogs & documentaries for GT parents & teachers! Please remember to use the #gtchat hashtag to participate in the conversation. #gtchat
A3 Finally, my own book: If This Is A Gift, Can I Send It Back? https://t.co/cHK4W8Njzb#gtchat I'm working on my next book, on self-care & the needs of #gifted parents. It's been a LONG process.
A3) A little out of the box, but How To Be Everything is a great one for older kids, or even gifted parents, themselves! https://t.co/khwSGAmaVX#gtchat
A4 I'm going to again plug my own book, because I know parents have given it to parents. (And if you know me IRL, you know I never plug myself). https://t.co/cHK4W8Njzb#gtchat
A4) Although we canāt share all the new books available for teachers, we will list publishers in our blog post which is a great place to start. #gtchat
A3. I've started a library resource in Libib - books for parents and teachers. Lots of great ideas in there. I'll add the ones from today too. https://t.co/wKINuySNWE#gtchat
A4: Teaching Gifted Kids in Today's Classroom was one of the first books I bought when I was teaching third grade. It is so relevant! #gtchathttps://t.co/HY2016kL5D
The Power of Self-Advocacy for Gifted Learners: Teaching the Four Essential Steps to Success (Grades 5ā12) (Amazon) October 2017 https://t.co/kp0INrPcoS#gtchat
A4: Teaching Gifted Kids in Today's Classroom was one of the first books I bought when I was teaching third grade. It is so relevant! #gtchathttps://t.co/HY2016kL5D
Our next episode of the @MindMattersPod features @AnnShoplik of @belinblank talking about acceleration. She was co-editor of "A Nation Empowered" and a great interview! #gtchat
The Power of Self-Advocacy for Gifted Learners: Teaching the Four Essential Steps to Success (Grades 5ā12) (Amazon) October 2017 https://t.co/kp0INrPcoS#gtchat
A4 Idk real scientific books about #giftedness, but I've always wished my teachers had read more (or at least any) old drama plays and old novels. #gtchat
Our next episode of the @MindMattersPod features @AnnShoplik of @belinblank talking about acceleration. She was co-editor of "A Nation Empowered" and a great interview! #gtchat
A4) If you haven't gotten your hands on a copy of the groundbreaking book "Twice Exceptional: Supporting and Educating Bright and Creative Students with Learning Difficulties" by @sbkaufman, you've GOT TO READ IT!!! #gtchathttps://t.co/RUZDJyeV7s
A5) Hey, thanks! Also, @TiltParenting is another great podcast for parents of differently wired kids. There's also @thefringybit. I love-love-love podcasts and can't get enough! #gtchat
A5) There are so many great blogs available for parents and teachers of gifted kids. As a disclaimer; I have a parenting blog but will not share it during the chat. Mention of resources is for information only and not recommendation. #gtchat
A5) This is an area where we have global resources that speak across cultures. Itās important to note that āgiftednessā is a shared experience regardless of where you reside #gtchat
I actually find that the most useful podcasts are the ones that have summaries of each episode on a webpage. There is never enough info within the apps. #gtchat
So very true! I was listening to something the other day - probably a podcast!! - that was talking about how being bored, having silence, etc., is a great way to increase creativity. I do love a good, quiet car ride to let my mind wander. #gtchat
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@laughingatchaos, @HoagiesGifted, @Kate_Arms
That's why we changed the FB group. Originally for NZ teachers but we need to learn from and with each other globally to increase knowledge and understanding. Create a true community of practice. https://t.co/c7iMY2fUHi#gtchat
A6) One of the most promising films, āThe G Wordā, is still in production but screenings at gifted conferences have debuted to rave reviews. #gtchat
A6) not a documentary, but series: like the big bang theory lol, young sheldon, Scorpion. I think these are important in advocating too, as they show giftedness in a more playful way. #gtchat
Final thoughts: We gotta keep writing and vlogging and podcasting about gifted issues. People learn and CARE through stories. We have the opportunity to change hearts and minds. Keep going! #gtchat
There will be no chat next week. Our next chat will be on Thursday June 14th at 8E/7C/6M/5P US and Friday 15th June at Noon NZST/10 AM AEST/1AM UK. Our topic will be āBest Movies & Television for Inspiring Gifted Kidsā #gtchat
Final thoughts: Curation is a huge project. There are lots of resources but matching the right resource with the person who needs it and can use it is hard work. #gtchat
