I have one student~ who lives and breathes fishing. He knows more about different types of fish~ fishing gear~ and fishing conditions than most adults. He has read dozens of books and magazines on the subject~ written his own E-book on fishing~ and serves as a fishing guide for his father and other family members.

I think its safe to say hes obsessed with fishing.

In fact~ it can be quite common for gifted children and those highly curious and enthusiastic about...

1. Manners always matter; they help us negotiate complex and simple relationships. Manners serve as the guardrails for society. The internet too has guardrails to keep us from falling into trouble. In a recent infographic by Donna Queza~ (@twitter.com/donnaqueza)~ the following simple and essential Twitter Manners were highlighted for us to share with our students.
2. 1. Don't ignore someone when he/she talks about you-even if it uncomplimentary.
3. Think of Twitter as a...

"If we want them to achieve, we must link them with achievers....One plus one--Pass it on."
(H. Weinberg, The Public Television Outreach Alliance)

Sometimes my students simply amaze me.

I teach a second-grader, who is a full-blown animal lover. Last year, she collected supplies for the Humane Society. She devours books, often one per day, that have dogs and other animals in them. As part of her gifted project, she established a dog washing club in her...

1. Flow is what MihalyCsikszentmihalyicalls a mental state of operation in which a person is fully immersed and focused in what he/she is doing. This is the central point of gaming. Flow involves full mental engagement in a process or activity. It is the ideal between boredom and anxiety or frustration. Csikszentmihalyi indicates eight components that make flow possible. Here are the eight components that align well with gamification of ideas in education.
2. 1. Achievable Task
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