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š¤ Why VEX Robotics Belongs in the Gifted Classroom: Itās Not Just About Coding!
VEX Robotics is more than coding! Discover how VEXcode VR helps gifted students develop computational thinking, mathematical reasoning, creativity, and perseverance…
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The Power of a Confidence Meter ā Teaching Students That Itās Okay Not to Know Yet
#smithingifted: The Power of a Confidence Meter Confidence doesnāt always equal understanding, especially for gifted learners! In the #smithingifted Learning &…
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Gifted Students Need Gifted Peers: Itās About More Than Academics
Beth Smith, M. Ed. |#smithingifted | Gifted Education | Learning & Innovation When we talk about meeting the needs of gifted…
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Gifted Is More Than Just a Deep Dive!
Gifted Is More Than Just a Deep Dive! Gifted education is about more than providing deeper or more elaborate assignments. While…
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When a Rubber-Band Racer Becomes a Micro:bit Data Lab
Adding a micro:bit accelerometer transforms a rubber-band racer from a simple building activity into an evidence-based engineering investigation. Students can compare…
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Stop Researching Other Countries: Let Students Become Local Data Experts
The Global Innovation Lab: Every Drop Counts transforms traditional country research into an authentic global collaboration. Each classroom investigates its own…
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One Rubber Duck, Twelve Writing Genres: Building Skill Through a Recurring Character
By Beth Smith, M.Ed. | #smithingiftefd If you know me, you know I do not like a lot of fluff in…
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š» Why Coding Belongs in the Gifted Classroom
Itās Not Really About Teaching Kids to Code By Beth Smith, M. Ed. | #smithingifted When people hear that we use…
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What Real Detectives Can Teach Students About Evidenceāand Assumptions
In the gifted classroom, I often ask students to become detectives. They examine primary sources, investigate the Roswell UFO story, study…
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šµļø Why I Love the Detective Badge in My Gifted Classroom
In the #smithingifted classroom, Detective Badges arenāt just for funāthey represent a mindset of curiosity, investigation, and evidence-based thinking. Students learn…