Bästa Gifted Education podcaster (2024)

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Episode 88: The Gifted Onboarding Framework 23:52

2M ago23:52

23:52

In this episode, Andi McNair discusses the concept of gifted onboarding, emphasizing its importance in the educational journey of gifted learners. She introduces a structured framework consisting of four pillars: clarity, community, content, and challenge, each essential for effective gifted education. The conversation highlights the need for inten…

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Episode 87: Gaining Self-Awareness through Genius Hour 22:13

5M ago22:13

22:13

In this episode, I explain three ways that Genius Hour helps learners gain self-awareness and why it matters.SHOW NOTES

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Episode 86: Designing a Gifted Onboarding Experience 21:38

7M ago21:38

21:38

What is gifted onboarding and how can you make it a priority on your campus or in your district? In this episode, I answer that question as I share why all of us should be making gifted onboarding a priority for gifted learners and their families.

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Episode 85: Genius Hour Mindset 19:10

8M ago19:10

19:10

In this episode, Andi shares 5 "I will..." statements that can be utilized to help learners have a better understanding of the Genius Hour experience.

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Episode 84: The Pomodoro Technique 18:29

10M ago18:29

18:29

In this episode, I share how the Pomodoro Technique can benefit gifted learner and how we, as educators, can utilize the idea to increase focus and sustained motivation.

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Episode 83: Utilizing Socratic Seminar in the Classroom with Julie Lee 33:49

10M ago33:49

33:49

I apologize for some of the sound issues on this episode. We were using our phones and my sound just didn't pick up as well as I hoped it would. But, this is a great interview that you are going to want to hear!Also, if you caught the end recording before I edited, I'm so sorry, I forgot to delete our end conversation so you got to hear our "after"…

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Episode 82: G.O.A.L. Setting in the Classroom 21:00

10M ago21:00

21:00

In this episode, I talk about meaningful goal-setting in the classroom and why setting healthy goals are so important for our gifted learners. SHOW NOTES andimcnair.com/episode82

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Episode 81: Cultivating a Willingness to Wonder in the Classroom 21:29

11M ago21:29

21:29

Is wonder a priority in your classroom? Did you know that being able to wonder can lead to a deeper understanding of content? Cultivating a willingness to wonder in the classroom is more important than ever before and this episode, I share three easy ways to make it happen!SHOW NOTES

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Episode 80: Utilizing Essential Questions to Deepen Understanding 26:50

1y ago26:50

26:50

In this episode, I share what essential questions are, why they are so important for gifted learners, and how they can be utilized throughout the Genius Hour process.

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Episode 79:Utilizing Genius Hour to Cultivate an Entrepreneur and Intrapreneur Mindset 23:37

1y ago23:37

23:37

In this episode, I share the difference between entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship as well as how Genius Hour can prepare learners for both.

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Episode 78: Utilizing AI to Differentiate for Gifted and Advanced Learners 25:41

1y ago25:41

25:41

In this episode, I share 5 specific ways that you can utilize AI right now to differentiate content for your gifted and advanced learners. You don't want to miss this one! SHOW NOTES

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Episode 77: Thought Partnership vs. Peer Tutoring 44:34

1y ago44:34

44:34

In this episode, I have a conversation with my very own thought partner, Kari Espin. We talk about what thought partnership is, how it can be incorporated in the classroom, and why it's so much more valuable than peer tutoring.

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Episode 76: Looking for Leaders 27:48

1y ago27:48

27:48

On today's episode, I share about gifted leaders and the different types of leaders that might exist within the classroom environment. I also spend some time during this episode sharing how to identify and empower these specific types of leadership styles as learners are working on their Genius Hour projects.Show Notes HERE…

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Episode 75:Mastery vs Perfectionism: What's the Difference and What Does It Mean for Gifted Learners 23:09

1+ y ago23:09

23:09

In this episode, we explore the difference between mastery and perfectionism. Learn three key differences and practical ways that we can help our learners lean into mastery rather than perfectionism.

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Episode 74: 5 Reasons to Prioritize Productive Struggle throughout Genius Hour 23:02

1+ y ago23:02

23:02

In this episode, I share 5 reasons that productive struggle is so important and how we can make it a priority when implementing Genius Hour in the classroom. SHOW NOTES: andimcnair.com/episode74

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Episode 73: Identification of Gifted Learners: What Are We Missing? 21:56

1+ y ago21:56

21:56

I think that identifying gifted learners is so important. Because, if they are never identified, they are never served. And, that can lead to some less than desirable outcomes. In this episode, I share the reasons that learners are often not identified as well as some innovative ideas for identifying gifted learners that you may not have considered…

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Episode 72: Genius Hour vs Research Projects: What's the Difference? 30:07

1+ y ago30:07

30:07

In this episode, I share the difference between passion projects (Genius Hour) and research projects as well as why it's so important that we, as educators, know and understand the difference.SHOW NOTES:andimcnair.com/episode72

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Episode 71: Questioning Strategies for Genius Hour 26:53

1+ y ago26:53

26:53

In this episode, I share specific questioning strategies and question examples that we can use, as educators, to help our learners make progress, take ownership, and reflect on their learning as they work on their Genius Hour projects. You can find the show notes at andimcnair.com/episode71.

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Episode 70: All In This Together - Involving Family in Gifted Education 21:07

2y ago21:07

21:07

In this episode, I share 6 practical ways that educators and administrators can encourage family involvement in the gifted education program. Show notes can be found at andimcnair.com/episode70.

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Episode 69: Creativity and Arts Integration with Stephanie Higgs 52:01

2y ago52:01

52:01

On today's episode, my special guest talks about creativity and the role that it plays in gifted education. This episode is full of practical ideas and innovative solutions that you can implement in your classroom tomorrow. Show notes can be found at andimcnair.com/episode69.

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Episode 68: Why AI Should Help Us Lean Into PBL 19:37

2y ago19:37

19:37

In this episode, I talk about ChatGPT and how we might utilize it in the classroom. I share what artificial intelligence can do, what it can't do, and why we shouldn't be afraid of what's coming next.

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Episode 67: 5 Ways to Get Families Involved with Genius Hour 21:45

2y ago21:45

21:45

The home school connection is so important and is something that should be prioritized when implementing Genius Hour in the classroom. In this episode, I share five practical ways to make that connection a reality. Show Notes can be found at andimcnair.com/episode 67.

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Episode 1 Bonus Interview - Real Talk With a GT Student 41:59

2y ago41:59

41:59

This candid interview with a former GT student explores the many topics covered in Episode 1 concerning the effectiveness of GT programs and the effect they have had on her post-graduate life.Av R.C. Bramhall

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Measuring the Effectiveness of GT programs - What Do They Do For You? 54:52

2y ago54:52

54:52

Examines the research and real world experience of what GT students gain from being identified and served in a GT program - from academic achievement, challenge, and engagement, to positive self concept, socialization, and future success.Av R.C. Bramhall

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Episode 66: Debunking Genius Hour Myths 24:25

2y ago24:25

24:25

I often hear so many things about this type of learning that simply aren't true. On today's episode, I share five myths around passion-based learning. We will explore, not only the myth, but also the reality that needs to be considered before implementing Genius Hour into your classroom. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Genius Hour is so much mor…

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Episode 65: The Power of Public Products 21:37

2y ago21:37

21:37

Giving your learners an opportunity to create authentic products can help them move from simply learning content to understanding content. When students deeply understand what is being learned, they will be able to use what they know to create something new. In this episode, we talk about why products are important, how they can be utilized, and ho…

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Episode 64: Understanding Underachievement 27:13

2y ago27:13

27:13

Underachievement can be frustrating and difficult to understand. Why would a learner capable of so much achieve so little? In this episode, I share four specific causes of underachievement and specific ways that it can be addressed. If you are a parent or learner of an underachiever, this episode is for you! In this episode, you'll learn: What is u…

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Episode 63: Purposeful Presentations with Tiffany Perry 43:31

2y ago43:31

43:31

Have you ever wished that your learners could make their class presentations more meaningful? In this episode, 5th grade teacher, Tiffany Perry shares a framework that she created to make this happen in her own classroom. Listen as she shares practical ideas and easy-to-use resources that will make presentations much more meaningful through intenti…

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Episode 62: How I Successfully Pivoted My Teaching Practice 23:26

2y ago23:26

23:26

In this episode, I share three intentional pivots that I had to make to shift from being a traditional teacher that did what was easy to being an innovative educator that did what was write. In this episode, you'll learn: Why pivots are important What to do when you feel stuck How to become a connected education How to shift the way that you lesson…

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Episode 61: 4 Mistakes that We Make with Gifted Learners 27:51

2y ago27:51

27:51

Everybody makes mistakes...on this episode, I share four mistakes that I made when serving my gifted learners in the general education classroom as well as what we must consider in order to avoid making these mistakes in the future. In this episode, you will learn: Why we shouldn't tell gifted learners that they are smart Why perfection shouldn't b…

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Episode 60: 7 Important Attributes of Passion Projects 24:22

2y ago24:22

24:22

It’s no secret that Genius Hour had a huge impact on myself as an educator and on my learners. In this episode, I share 7 important attributes of passion projects that need to be considered when making this type of learning a priority in the classroom. In this episode, you will learn: What Genius Hour Is and Is Not 7 Key Attributes of Passion Proje…

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Episode 59: 3 Ways to Embrace and Encourage Productive Struggle 22:49

2y ago22:49

22:49

"This is hard." " I can't do this." We hear this often in our classrooms when things don't come easily. In this episode, I share how you can help your learners embrace productive struggle and understand that valuable learning happens when things don't go as expected. In this episode, you will learn: What productive struggle is Why productive strugg…

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Episode 58: Understanding and Implementing a Strengths-First Mindset 22:17

2y ago22:17

22:17

How can we move beyond just knowing what our learners can do and into understanding who they are? And, how can we be intentional about identifying giftedness that may not be evident in the classroom? In this episode, I share three ways to make strengths-first mindset a priority as well as why I believe it is so important. In this episode, you will …

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Episode 57: Extensions for Gifted Learners (with Megan Minno) 37:19

2y ago37:19

37:19

Extensions for Gifted Learners (with Megan Minno) What does it look like when gifted specialists and general education teachers collaborate to co-plan and co-teach? In this episode, Megan Minno and I share experiences and practical ideas that can be utilized to meet the needs of gifted learners in a manageable way. "When we know better, we do bette…

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Episode 56: Extensions for Gifted Learners (What They Should and Shouldn't Be) 23:39

2+ y ago23:39

23:39

Extensions for Gifted Learners (What They Should and Shouldn't Be) If you serve gifted learners in any way, shape, or form, it's important that you give this episode a listen. Look, I get it. Oftentimes, we are so focused on our struggling learners because we assume that they need us more than our gifted learners do. However, nothing could be furth…

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Episode 55: 3 Things to Consider BEFORE Implementing Genius Hour 26:59

2+ y ago26:59

26:59

3 Things to Consider BEFORE Implementing Genius Hour If you are considering passion-based learning for your classroom, don't miss this episode! It's August and that means it's time to go Back to School. Many educators are considering how to implement passion-based learning in the classroom. In this episode, I share three important questions that ed…

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Episode 54: Prioritizing Purpose and Passion 19:35

2+ y ago19:35

19:35

In this episode, Andi shares practical ways to make purpose a priority while implementing Genius Hour in the classroom. Show Notes: https://www.routledge.com/Genius-Hour-Passion-Projects-That-Ignite-Innovation-and-Student-Inquiry/McNair/p/book/9781032164564

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Episode 53: What is Passion-Based Teaching and Why is it So Important Right Now? 25:03

3y ago25:03

25:03

In this episode, Andi shares about the Passion-Based Teaching Academy and why she believes teachers need passion projects, too. Learn more at bit.ly/PBTAregistration.

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Episode 52: How Do We Approach Gifted Kid Burnout? (Part 2) with Brian Housand 41:43

3y ago41:43

41:43

Listen to Andi and Brian share their thoughts around Gifted Kid Burnout and how it's affecting today's gifted learners and their school experience.

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Episode 51: How Do We Approach Gifted Kid Burnout? (Part 1) 20:16

3y ago20:16

20:16

What is gifted kid burnout and how can we, as educators, keep our gifted learners from experiencing it? In this episode, Andi shares practical ideas that we should consider and utilize when working with gifted learners.

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Episode 50: 4 Questions to Consider While Designing an Experience 19:06

3y ago19:06

19:06

In this episode, Andi shares 4 simple questions that you can ask, as an educator, to be sure that what you've designed is meaningful and will give you a return on your investment.

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Episode 49: 5 Mistakes I Made When I Started Genius Hour 24:25

3y ago24:25

24:25

In this episode, Andi shares 5 mistakes she made when implementing Genius Hour and what she would do differently today. SHOW NOTES: Feedback Questions: What's going well? What's not going well? On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate your project progress? What questions do you have? Documentation of Learning Slides: bit.ly/6pslides…

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Episode 48: Signs of Engagement 23:17

3y ago23:17

23:17

How do we know if our learners are being compliant or if they are actually engaged in the learning? In this episode, Andi shares what engagement looks like and three practical questions you can ask to make engagement a priority every single day.

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Episode 47: Meaningful Implementation of Technology 25:03

3y ago25:03

25:03

Listen as Andi shares three questions we should ask to determine if technology is meaningful, as well as a framework that provides different lenses to consider as we explore and investigate technology to utilize in our classrooms. SHOW NOTES: TPACK.org Sustainable Change Blog Post

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Episode 46: Effective Intervention: What It Is and Is Not 23:21

3y ago23:21

23:21

In this episode, Andi shares three things effective intervention is and three things effective intervention is not. Show Notes: Blog Post (What Effective Intervention Is)Blog Post (What Effective Intervention Is Not)Daniel Pink's TED TalkThe Value of Self-Assessment

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Episode 45: Beyond the Label 25:07

3+ y ago25:07

25:07

In this episode, Andi shares 4 ways that we as educators can look beyond the label to identify and address what every learner brings to the table. SHOW NOTES: Blog Post: Click HERE Thrively - www.thrively.com Design for Depth

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Episode 44: Purpose Statements 14:00

3+ y ago14:00

14:00

Learn how one simple sentence can be used at the end of an experience to help the learning stick and help our learners make connections. SHOW NOTES: Blog Post - Purpose Statements

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Episode 43: G/T Awareness Week: 5 Myths about Gifted Learners 20:55

3+ y ago20:55

20:55

In this episode, Andi shares 5 myths that we often assume to be true about gifted learners. Learn why they are myths and what we can do to move beyond the myth to acknowledge the reality. SHOW NOTES: G/T Awareness Week - TAGT A Meaningful Mess - Facebook DMLE Framework

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Episode 42: Adventure Mindset 23:16

4y ago23:16

23:16

Listen as Andi shares how adventure mindset has the potential to help shift our perspective as educators. Learn six ways that we can plan for and experience adventure as we explore this new educational landscape that lies before us all.

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Episode 41: Creating the Perfect Bite 17:38

4y ago17:38

17:38

In Episode 41, Andi shares how a shift in mindset can help us organize our teacher plates in a way that is manageable for us and meaningful for our learners. SHOW NOTES: Creating the Perfect Bite Blog Post CASEL

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