#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.
Tuesday August 30, 2016
For the next hour I’ll be joining others at ( ) ~ please pardon the heavy stream or better yet; join us!
Welcome to Global Gifted and Talented Chat Powered by the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented
Our topic today is “Creating Opportunities for ” w/guests Patti and Rick Shade of
Thanks for coming out! Let's take a minute to introduce ourselves. Share who you are & where you’re from! https://t.co/tG9DsjZBP1
I’m Lisa Conrad ~ advocate, conference presenter, blogger & mother of 2 gifted young adults from Pittsburgh, PA.
Jen in N IL. Mom to 2 , homeschool DS 15. Writer/blogger/flutist. May end up lurking here; prepping for fl lessons.
Nicole Shannon - Advanced Academics Specialist for Hutto ISD
<-- Advisor! Welcome, Nicole!
Jacque Trembulak from Phoenix Az. I'm a gifted parent and a gifted cluster teacher 1st grade
Barry Gelston of Mr. Gelston's One Room Schoolhouse... Hello .
New to ? We use a Q1) / A1) format for questions & answers. Remember to add the hashtag >>> to each tweet!
New to ? We use a Q1) / A1) format for questions & answers. Remember to add the hashtag >>> to each tweet!
Hello I am. GT teacher of 7th grade science & a mother of two gifted children. I grew up GT as well before we were identified
My name is Dan Trumpis. I teach a self-contained G/T class in Arizona.
Jeremy from CT, parent, ParentCamp officer, education editor, etc.
Kari, K-5 GT specialist in Dripping Springs, TX. Ready to
Hello Fellow Texan I am in Katy TX!
Dina Brulles, gifted ed director in Paradise Valley and board director
<--- upcoming guest! Welcome, Dina!
Dylan saying Hi from Ottawa... parent, educator, longtime GT advocate.
Question 1 is coming up; let’s chat!
Patti & Rick Shade, Curiosita Teaching, Denver, CO
Jen saying hi from Plymouth, MA! Parent, former educator, and editor.
Tracy fr North Texas, parent of 2 GT adult-ish sons!
A1) Here’s our formula. Creativity = Creative Thinking + Critical Thinking + Creative Productivity
<--- advisor! Welcome, Tracy!
A1) Creativity starts with both thinking processes and ends with a product.
A1) Products are visual or verbal (written or oral) representations of students’ thinking.
A1) We ask students to show us their thinking! Make your creativity real!
A1) Creativity is the ability to flow and find new ways to try things and experiment.
A1) ~ using one’s imagination; inventive; originality; innovation …
A1) Creativity, to me, the ability to see things that others can't.
A1: Creativity = synthesizing experience to solve a problem. Might be very small, or deeply personal, but there’s always a problem.
A1 The ability to look at things diff and envision various outcomes & finding new steps to reach them. https://t.co/r57GZshOv9
A1 - Creativity is freedom to express yourself, driven by by your own questioning, what ifs, why nots...
A1) is the expression of emotions or solutions in a unique way.
A2) Creativity is a natural state that should be supported and encouraged.
A2 Don’t know if creativity can be TAUGHT, but it can be teased out of a person. I think everyone is somewhat creative.
A2) According to E. Paul Torrance, “I know that it is possible to teach children to think creatively … I have done it.”
A2) I think all kids are creative. We just have to inspire them to be courageous enough to use it.
A1 creativity is not always spontaneous & instant. It is often a teacher spark that ignited it.
A2) Yes! It is developmental and can be improved with practice.
A2) isn't taught; it can be encouraged or discouraged. Examples can serve to help learners find their own creativity.
A2) Everyone is born with creative abilities. Some are born with a lot!
A2) Probably more accurate to talk about nurturing creativity than about teaching it.
A2) All of us can learn to be more creative. Just like learning to ride a bike!
A2) Not everyone will become a Jordan or Jobs, but practicing increases our creative abilities.
Hey y'all. I'm late. Valerie--teacher of Littles 5-8 years old in an advanced and gifted learning setting.
A2: Creativity can be promoted in an environment that models and encourages risk taking.
A1 everyone is creative but often it is silent Teachers need to give it a voice hour
A3) Creativity leads to more flexible thinking.
A3 My kid’s thinking process is all over the map. He things/sees in 3D. Comes from his creativity.
We can model a thinking process to our students.
A3) It opens their minds to pondering and possibilities as permissible thinking.
A2. Ss who say “this is boring” can be taught to connect new learning to bckgrnd knowledge to creatively extend understanding.
A3) It makes their thinking and attitudes more flexible and open to change and new ideas.
Q3) Creativity enhances the thinking process. It allows for seeing problems and or solutions that others miss.
A3) It will make them see life and learning as a continuous improvement process.
A3) Kids are naturally creative and structure inhibits that creativity. The idea is to support both flow and structure.
A3: Encouraging creativity in the classroom helps students gain ownership in their learning!
A3: Ss w/ a personal passion need to be creative to synthesize old & new experience in a gratifying way. Renzulli knew decades ago.
Having a creative endeavor that is well received gives them the confidence to the creativity even further
Just joining in late~ last yr shared this with our staff during PD about creativity & assessment https://t.co/KfOJcGyuui
A3 Creativity IS (or can be!) the process. It's not necessarily the end product. Flexible-elaborate-fluent-original.
Something I'm sure you see all the time!
A2 The tools needed to be creative can be- imagination, determination, & persistence. Most import passion. https://t.co/KbG6gMWHGq
Creativity enables Ss to imagine various solutions and envision alternate perspectives. To find connections in unlikely places.
It is on my list to get! Love the reviews!
A3 creativity can get the job done quicker. But it can also lead you astray with new paths & ventures. https://t.co/IKI3GGKw4c
opens up endless openended possibilities; allows students to pursue interests and ideas
A3- letting a student b creative can open paths into every subject & encourages them to b fearless
It will change your thinking.My Ts that say they are not creative--ARE! As are my Littles.
Exactly! https://t.co/kPsTJbni06
A3- letting a student b creative can open paths into every subject & encourages them to b fearless
A3 I see it with my GT perfectionists- creativity provides too many options- they get frustrated & shut down.
We’re already half way through our chat! Thanks for all the great sharing.
A2- even if we don't think we have natural creativity we have resources like to help start the process
Creativity allows students to have a voice that's more original, I think!
A2 - Creativity. Initially intrinsic, then becomes masked & even suppressed as we age due to the push to conform in education.
A3 Creativity can spawn braveness & outside the box thinking-encourage indiv & allows Ss to realize they have the power.
A4) Accept nonconformity.
A4 Give the kids time to think/plan/dream. Hard to do in today’s testing climate.
A4) Make students aware of the behaviors associated with creative thinking.
A1- creativity is seeing potential change and not being afraid to make it happen in any form-
A4) Design your classroom space for flexible thinking and display representations of creativity.
A4) Creating a community of trust and chance taking. Leaders must model both sides.
A) Respect for student voices and ideas, and a safe space to try, try again.
A4) I try to model creative thinking for my students, show them that I am not afraid to go out on that imaginary limb.
A3 - our teachers struggle wtih assessing creativity...teachers ask - do we show Ss a level 4 all the time?
A4) Using the four Rules of Brainstorming as classroom norms – especially deferred judgment.
A4) Make your classroom psychologically safe. Encourage intellectual risk-taking, view mistakes as great!
A4 Flex seating, Ss choice of demonstration of learning- makerspace for freedom of tinker, innovate, design https://t.co/K0M06YTBHU
A4: Ts must establish a good rapport with Ss and model creative attempts themselves. Model failing and adjusting your sails!
A4 To foster a creative classroom have lots of open ended tasks, choice, questioning, junk, conversation. Share your own thinking!
A4) I'm also an author and have copies of my three books in my class. My students are loving them.
To me, no difference between art, music, and problem solving of any kind. https://t.co/aweL4Os3zR
I agree. I'm an author so I know firsthand that creative energy needs to be channeled properly if it is going to be used right.
Yes - it's time for a change - move away from testing
nonpunitive, collaborative environment where mistakes are rewarded as opportunities to learn & taking risks is applauded.
A4- Ss & Ts need to embrace mistakes & "failure" so they aren't afraid & are willing to try new things
A3) creativity allows the students to learn at the intelligence level.
SO wish I saw more of this in the classrooms where I sub. https://t.co/ng6r48LXpA
A4 To foster a creative classroom have lots of open ended tasks, choice, questioning, junk, conversation. Share your own thinking!
There's a paradox: Boredom might be a catalyst for learning. But learning has to happen, or it's just boring.
Yes. Safe & and a place where failure is welcomed & encouraged so Ss comf with mistakes & retry w/o judge https://t.co/syiRFt88Ht
A4) Make your classroom psychologically safe. Encourage intellectual risk-taking, view mistakes as great!
Yes! https://t.co/H3bJsAJPJB
nonpunitive, collaborative environment where mistakes are rewarded as opportunities to learn & taking risks is applauded.
A3 - leads to improved problem solving, critical thinking, divergent thinking skills and engagement.
Well said, Jeremy! https://t.co/WgY2W1Pq2N
There's a paradox: Boredom might be a catalyst for learning. But learning has to happen, or it's just boring.
A4 - we have to show we VALUE creativity - our learning opps for staff and Ss is centered on excellence, innovation and creativity
A4 We made a self-assessment for Ss to take quarterly. apps Assesses creativiy, CT, collaboration, ps, gives terms, videos
Is this school-wide of just GT program?
you're describing your school? Do staff and students have shared learning experiences too?
Other than that it's completely useless. 😜 https://t.co/6D8JtwxTrW
A3 - leads to improved problem solving, critical thinking, divergent thinking skills and engagement.
Deepening our learning about through the work of C. Dweck has helped both Ss and Staff grow! https://t.co/oTXLcwHdNo
There is a say "Gifted kids don't say 'I am bored.' " Is this true?
Not even remotely. LOTS of kids say they’re bored…or act out because they are. https://t.co/D4MT03k5p3
There is a say "Gifted kids don't say 'I am bored.' " Is this true?
How many workplaces operate like this? Only the Googles and Apples? https://t.co/gZ8UjwbK86
A4 To foster a creative classroom have lots of open ended tasks, choice, questioning, junk, conversation. Share your own thinking!
I utilize maker space and maker challenges in my classroom to activate the students creativity
The classroom is a good place to start changing this!
A5) Teachers can assess elements: Fluency, Flexibility, Originality & Elaboration in lesson design & students’ work.
A5) Questions that demand thought require creativity.
CNN does! They do some really neat creative team tasks!
If you give them student choice & let them takes risks & do crazy things to demo knowledge then they won't be.
= = Learning = Professional success. https://t.co/T6uKL2jYqR
To me, no difference between art, music, and problem solving of any kind. https://t.co/aweL4Os3zR
I agree. I'm an author so I know firsthand that creative energy needs to be channeled properly if it is going to be used right.
A5) Product Assessment must include real world skills students will need in their professional lives.
A5) I'm sure there's some way to justify quantifying creativity, but to me it would ring hollow. To me, there's a gut reaction.
A5 So hard to assess creativity as it's a process. Often Ts asses the product. To me commentary is a valuable assessment.
A5) Students must have time to develop & refine their products (weeks not days) using self, peer & teacher reflection.
Agree! But if we realize allowing this time is going to take care of tests--we win. Kids win!
Conformity in education leads to conformity in industry, government... which pushes conformity in education. https://t.co/32sd220vRo
A2 - Creativity. Initially intrinsic, then becomes masked & even suppressed as we age due to the push to conform in education.
A5) Products assessed using rubrics for: presenting skills, product appearance, work effort, & Elaboration
"I'm bored" is more about learned interaction style, can have many function(s), and yes is heard from GTs!
Give them problem-solving activities & labs with little directions. Watch them plan & design & take risks. https://t.co/7BA7seZxHj
Thank YOU for all the great and important work you do to help cultivate all different forms of giftedness!
I have this link already to go with our follow up blog post - love your book!
Conformity...well-trained corporate monkeys.
Use a makerspace and let them demo know with endless possibilities. Let them choose how to learn & grow. Growth mindset.
We've had several great s on Makerspaces!
Compliance...followers not leaders.
Thanks! So happy to hear that. :)
There is art in the means, even without ends. All of Van Gogh's renditions of the same scenes are creative. https://t.co/Wql7r7SUoc
A3 Creativity IS (or can be!) the process. It's not necessarily the end product. Flexible-elaborate-fluent-original.
My favorite part of my room.
I started this. My Littles now look for things to share and wonder about.They question, process & connect. https://t.co/OsrATcWYkW
A6) Teach children the Elements. Practice Fluency & Flexibility daily. Look for & celebrate Originality and Elaboration.
A6) Encourage problem solving and ask lots of open-ended questions.
A6) Make on-going display of creativity in your life: photos, poems, songs – things that inspire our imaginations.
A6) Parenting is hard and so is patience. Give kids time to be creative and don't stress so much about "progress./timelines"
I think by simply supporting their child's creative pursuits no matter how different they may seem -- talking from experience here.
A6) Teach children creative & critical thinking skills/strategies: SCAMPER, Think Tanks, brainstorming techniques.
A6 Get them from behind a screen and have a conversation!
Let children have a lot of free play with minimum modern-day toys.
A6) Use Kreative Kwuestion stem prompts. Eliminate Kreative Killer statements from your vocabulary.
A6) Encourage them to follow their passions - music, art, engineering, writing...
Was extremely difficult for me! https://t.co/qP42tlv7GV
A6) Parenting is hard and so is patience. Give kids time to be creative and don't stress so much about "progress./timelines"
Parents need to learn to appreciate mistakes and encourage exploration
Most importantly model creativity in actions and attitudes!
Encourage play, discovering the world with mind, hands and heart.
we use tools/create things in ways that have made sense before. This may bore us into trying new approaches.
-- Revelations of parents with grown up kids!!!
A5) Through the children's interactions and emotions from content delivered.
And support them if they change their minds... https://t.co/ElndqMeoSN
A6) Encourage them to follow their passions - music, art, engineering, writing...
Give children time to daydream. Their lives are too scheduled & rushed. Creativity takes time to allow the mind to wander.
A1) The ability to think hypothetically and express & share what if, what could or would happen, how may, how might
Thank you for another great . Lisa, you are a gem to the community.
Have to cut out a little early tonight. Thanks for the great chat, everyone!
... in ourselves. Again, the best teaching is modeling. https://t.co/oVGeefexqp
Parents need to learn to appreciate mistakes and encourage exploration
Yes. Let them be kids. Be silly and make them laugh.
Encourage them to play outside for hours at a time.
The Creativity Crusade: Nurturing & Protecting Your Child's Creativity - TAGT Legacy Award 2015
A2) Yes. Use affective questions that ask what do you believe, feel, think or how could or would you
So true! Minds change when they're young.
Amen!! https://t.co/W78R1KMXCd
Give children time to daydream. Their lives are too scheduled & rushed. Creativity takes time to allow the mind to wander.
We’re nearing the end of today … final thoughts/takeaways?
you had to learn to be supportive? Or did it come naturally?
Thank you inspiring chat!
This will be archived at & the link will be shared via later today
And maybe even when they're old... ☺️
Thanks to Patti and Rick Shade of for being our guests today!
Thanks to the extraordinary staff for their awesome support; we couldn’t do it without them!
A3) -> Ss think freely w/o being restricted by procedures or rules. Then determine possibility & potential
Thanks to the Advisory Board:
Thanks y'all. Always inspiring and always nudging me to be more reflective about my practice! ♥️
Be sure to follow some of the new friends you met here today at to continue the convo!
A6) Let them try, drop out, try again, quit again, try again. It's annoying, but success is so much sweeter. https://t.co/WCzYN1KBOt
There will be no chat next week due to the Labor Day holiday in the U.S.
A3) Allow Ss to think hypothetically. Think creatively about what if before thinking critically about why or why not
Our next chat will be on Tues Sept 13th at 8E/7C/6M/5P (US)/Wed 14th Sept at 1AM (UK)/12.00 NZST/10.00 AEST
A7) Join the Creativity Crusade for every child, every student . . . Every Day!
A4) Ask good driving questions that prompt Ss to think creatively about what can you design, develop, do
Our guest will be on her gifted program at Paradise Valley!
A4) Have Ss demonstrate and communicate depth and extent of learning insightfully & in their own unique way.
Kids deserving the best learning environment.
Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts & comments today. That’s what chats are all about!
