Short description: Technology provides multiple avenues for collecting information about and responding to the interests, needs, and passions of our gifted and talented students. In addition, technology, with proper scaffolding, can provide authentic audiences and provide access to mentors, resources, and experts. This session aims to provide a process for collecting student feedback and crafting responsive lessons.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will:
Learn to promote information technology skills as a fundamental area of training for gifted and talented students
Learn about research in areas relating to the use of information technologies in education
Gain practical strategies and activities to foster the use of information technologies in education