Are you a teacher of gifted and talented students? Would you like more ideas and resource for your classroom? Are you interested in networking with others in gifted education? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should consider joining The Gifted Teachers Exchange Wiki.
I launched The Gifted Teachers Exchange Wiki in July of 2011 as an interactive space for PreK-12 gifted and talented teachers to share units, lesson ideas, best practices, and much more. Members are encouraged to upload content and contribute to the community library of resources. This fast growing wiki is an ideal a place to network with other educators. Right now, there are about 66 members who come from different parts of the United States, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. The wiki even has a Skype Contact List to connect with other GT classes or educators! The idea is to join, share, and collaborate.
The Gifted Teachers Exchange also has an accompanying group on Diigo, a popular social bookmarking site. With this group, members are able to browse and add their favorite bookmarks that pertain to gifted education, learning, and teaching. To browse and join the Diigo Group, click here.
Interested in joining? Follow these steps:
1. Click here to request access.
2. Include your email address (preferably from your school or district).
3. In the Message box, tell me: a) where and what grade levels you teach, b) your Twitter handle (if applicable), and c) how you heard about this wiki.
4. Enter the letter in the box at the bottom and hit the “send to administrator” button.
5. Next Steps: You will be notified by email when your request is approved for the wiki and also receive an email invitation to the Diigo group once you’re approved.
I hope that you consider joining and look forward to sharing.
Acknowledgments
I would like to thank @KTVee for creating our snazzy banner. I would also like to thank @KTvee, @edu_ms_pagano, @ColoradoGKN, @ljconrad, @ladyhello, and @rondmac for spreading the word on Twitter about the Gifted Teachers Exchange Wiki. Feel free to follow and use the #gtew hash tag on Twitter for updates and to spread the word!
Elvira,
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea! Although I am not currently teaching gifted students, I think this is a great resource for teachers of gifted students.
I have sometimes felt that our schools tend to focus too much time and resources for the below average students. However, we should never neglect our gifted students. Teachers are always looking for affordable resources and great ideas from others. What a wonderful site! I know that so many will benefit from this collaboration.
Thank you and I will recommend your site as much as possible.
Kathy Zoghby
student edm310
Kathy,
ReplyDeleteThank you for spreading the word on the Gifted Teachers Exchange Wiki! The wiki also has a growing Skype Contact List to encourage collaboration among Gifted Education Teachers.