TAGT giftED24: Full Schedule

8:00am CST

Kiss Kahoot Goodbye: Building Better Review Games

Wednesday December 4, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST

The truth is that the vast majority of classroom games offer little more than fast-paced trivia style questions. Far too often, deep thinking is sacrificed for flashing lights and speedy responses. But what if we could work our way up the Bloom's Taxonomy pyramid while still providing a safe, supportive environment for all learners? Say goodbye to the days of mindless button mashing and hello to a new era of inclusive and thought-provoking activities!

Speakers

Michael Matera

Author, Co-Founder, EMC² Learning

Michael Matera (@MrMatera) is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based sixth grade teacher and founder of EMC2Learning.com as well as the author of Explore Like a Pirate: Gamification and Game-Inspired Course Design to Engage, Enrich and Elevate Your Learners (2016), and Fully Engaged: Playful... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Creativity and Instructional Strategies

11:00am CST

Ethics in Science and Engineering

Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

With new Science and Engineering TEKS being implemented this year, participants dive deep into three historic and local engineering scenarios and engage in discussions about the ethics behind each scenario. Teachers walk away with ideas that incorporate ethical issues of science and engineering that increase rigor for their gifted students. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-hmWD5WcxkzIqGJnIS_FfRQgaDSEdFvshdhltFYOUro/edit?usp=sharing

Speakers

Polly Osei

SPIRAL Teacher, Spring Branch ISD

I am in my 27th year as an educator. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of South Dakota. Shortly after graduating, I moved to Texas where I taught for several years in middle school science. It is in teaching middle school and coaching Science Olympiad... Read More →

Annie Mitchell

Teacher, Spring Branch ISD

I earned a BA in Curriculum and Instruction from Houston Christian University, M.Ed in Educational Leadership from University of St. Thomas, and doctorate in Ethical Leadership at University of St. Thomas. My research focused on effective instructional practices for the continued... Read More →

Ethics in Engineering TAGT giftED 2024 pdf

Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Keyword STEM

3:15pm CST

AI Brilliance Unleashed: Nurturing Scholar Identities in the AI Era

Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST

Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting our education system. We must develop students’ scholar identities alongside their artificial intelligence literacy. This session will introduce the Artificial Intelligence Classroom Competencies in conjunction with the Scholar Identity Model™ as a means to prepare gifted and advanced learners in the age of machine learning.

Speakers

Dr. Julia Nyberg

Professor and Executive Director, Purdue University Global and California Association for the Gifted

Dr. Julia Nyberg is a Professor at Purdue University Global in Graduate Education. Dr. Nyberg was a K-6 classroom teacher and professional development expert before entering higher education. Dr. Nyberg’s research focuses on curriculum design that is culturally sustainable for diverse... Read More →

Gilman Whiting

Professor, Vanderbilt University

Dr. Whiting is a Professor at Vanderbilt University in African American and Diaspora Studies. Dr. Whiting's areas of research include educational disparity; special and gifted education; sociology of race, sports, and American culture; research methods, and fatherhood initiatives... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST
Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Keyword AI

8:00am CST

Growing Beyond the "Yet" of Motivation Science and Mindset: Practical Techniques

Thursday December 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST

Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Many of us adopted “growth mindset” (Dweck, 2006); but motivation science has grown significantly over recent decades! Combining lessons from peer-reviewed texts (Dweck, Dixon, & Gross, 2023; Bong, Reeve, & Kim, 2023) with practical techniques, this session will bottom-line the what, why, and how behind building resilience and self-efficacy.

Speakers

Nicole Mattingly

Doctoral Candidate (ABD), University of North Texas

Nicole Mattingly, M.A., is a Doctoral Candidate (ABD) in Educational Psychology at the University of North Texas, and a certified SENG Community Group Facilitator. A former Instructor and biochemical researcher at University of Colorado and a parent to two 2e/PG children, Nicole’s... Read More →

TAGT GiftED24 Motivation Science Mattingly Slides pdf pdf

Thursday December 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Keyword Social Emotional Needs

11:00am CST

Does Your Curriculum Support the Whole Gifted Child?

Thursday December 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Research indicates that schools can improve academic achievement when they support gifted learners’ cognitive and affective characteristics. This session will highlight the goals and components of an affective curriculum and provide examples to illustrate direct and indirect learning connections to support the whole gifted child in the classroom.

Speakers

Debi Torres

Doctoral Student, Baylor University

Debi K. Torres is a doctoral student in the Educational Psychology Gifted and Talented Program at Baylor University. Debi was as a former GT teacher and gifted education coordinator for the Austin ISD. She has presented at state and national gifted education and educational research... Read More →

Thursday December 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Nature and Needs of the Gifted

Keyword Social Emotional Needs

1:30pm CST

STEM Blitz: Rapid-Fire Elevation

Thursday December 5, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST

Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

In this session, you'll engage in a rapid exploration and discussion of STEM opportunities. We will emphasize the integration of new TEKS standards while addressing the metacognitive needs of gifted learners. Infused with the natural differentiator of depth & complexity will create learning worthy of the brightest.

Speakers

Hunter Miller

GT/STEM Teacher, Kerrville ISD

Hunter is the proud GT/STEM teacher at Tally Elementary in Kerrville ISD. My goal in the classroom is to inspire lifelong learners through hands-on and engaging experiences. I am known on my campus for my 75+ hats/dress up attire that helps show students that it’s okay to be themselves... Read More →

Blythe Brown

STEM Coordinator & Advanced Academics Specialist, JTaylor Education

Blythe Brown is currently an E-STEM Liaison and Advanced Academics Specialist in Clear Creek ISD who has spent over 20 years growing K-5 students and teachers. Prior to her current role, Blythe has taught upper elementary all contents and served as a math and science instructional... Read More →

Thursday December 5, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Differentiated Curriculum

Keyword STEM

3:15pm CST

Is "Deep" Deep Enough? Depth and Complexity for Gifted Students in a 3-5 ELAR classroom

Thursday December 5, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST

Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Learn strategies using Kaplan and Gould's Depth & Complexity Icons to extend the thinking of advanced learners. Teachers will integrate the icons to promote differentiated instruction, problem-based learning, and collaborative communities. The goal is cultivating critical thinkers through reading and writing strategies, preparing today’s problem solvers for real-world challenges.

Speakers

Susan Rasmussen

Extended Learning Teacher, Humble ISD

Susan Rasmussen, a seasoned educator from Indiana, blends her 20-year teaching career with a background in non-profit management and politics. As a mother of two grown children—a Longhorn and an Aggie—she brings a personal touch to her work with gifted and emergent bilingual students... Read More →

Amy Dowies

Advanced Learning Facilitator, Humble ISD

Amy proudly brings 24 years of experience in education, spanning from teaching 4th and 5th-grade classes to fulfilling roles in special education. Currently an Advanced Learning Facilitator, she's led departments and coordinated testing. Off-duty, she's a devoted parent to three musically... Read More →

Kari Emory (Christoferson)

5th grade RELA teacher, Humble ISD

Hailing from Colorado with a touch of Nicaraguan flair, Kari brings a rich tapestry of experiences to her 14-year teaching journey. Having shared her passion for learning with both 5th and 6th graders, she thrives on empowering her students to discover their voices and realize their... Read More →

State Conference Extended thinking for advanced learners rela pdf

Thursday December 5, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST
Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Differentiated Curriculum

Keyword Depth & Complexity

8:00am CST

Prompt Engineering for G/T Educators AND Students to Create Engaging and Complex Artifacts

Friday December 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST

Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Learn how to write robust prompts to create engaging G/T activities and supports. This session empowers teachers and students to craft quality prompts, resulting in detailed and complex artifacts that enhance learning and creativity. Leave with quality prompts that are tweaked to fit YOUR students.

Speakers

Bruce Ellis

Director of Professional Development, TCEA

Bruce’s versatile classroom teaching experiences lend authenticity to his workshops. His 20+ years of experience, enthusiasm for educational technology, and his hands-on approach to training have helped educators effectively utilize educational technology and improve student success... Read More →

Friday December 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Keyword AI