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02.22

February 19th Global #gtchat Transcripts Available; Twtpoll Up for This Week’s Topics

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Many thanks to everyone who participated in our lively discussions last Friday! Our global #gtchat continues to draw new interest and collaboration. I’m grateful to everyone who shared their own personal experiences, research and/or resources pertinent to these critical topics.

Below please find the transcripts from each session:
  • February 19, 2010 Noon (EST) #gtchat session on “Coping with Overexcitabilities and Intensities”: http://bit.ly/aLkBaR
  • February 19, 2010 7:00 p.m. (EST) #gtchat session on “Launching a Parent Advocacy Group: How & Why?”: http://bit.ly/dobhR7
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02.15

Welcome California Gifted Advocates! Twtpoll for 02.19.10 Global #gtchat Now Up

This past month, I have been seeing oodles of individuals visiting the Ingeniosus site, who have come from the California Association for the Gifted (CAG) Web site. First of all, welcome! I am deeply appreciative to CAG for including my “RED ALERT: Gifted Education is a Civil Rights Issue” on its homepage at http://www.cagifted.org/.

I hope educators, parents and gifted advocates from California will join our global discussion of all things gifted via #gtchat. This new chat, which takes place every Friday at noon (EST) and 7:00 p.m. (EST), offers real-time learning and collaborative opportunities relative to gifted education, including tips and critical resources for parents, educators and gifted advocates.

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02.13

Transcripts Available from 02.12.10 “Homework: Battles or Bliss?” & “Discovering Passion: Helping Gifted Kids Find Inspiration” #gtchats

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Good morning or good afternoon (depending on where you reside)! Thank you to everyone who made yesterday’s global #gtchat sessions so lively!

While our noon session on “Homework: Battles or Bliss?” was small, it was mighty! The Davidson Institute (@DavidsonGifted) shared some excellent resources that you’ll want to be sure to check out.

Our second session, “Discovering Passion: Helping Gifted Kids Find Inspiration” proved to be both inspiring and thought-provoking.

Check out the transcripts here:

  • Transcript from 02.12 noon/EST #gtchat, “Homework: Battles or Bliss?”: http://bit.ly/b7yua4 {starts halfway down}
  • Transcript from 7pm/EST #gtchat, “Discovering Passion: Helping #Gifted Kids Find Inspiration” http://bit.ly/91qqyG

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02.11

Topics Chosen for 02.12.110 Global #gtchat

Thank you to everyone who took time to vote for our global #gtchat topics for Friday, February 12th. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for tomorrow! Here’s what parents of high-potential students, gifted teachers and advocates from around the world will be discussing:

  • At Noon (EST) #gtchat: “Exploring Homework: Battleground or Bliss?”
  • At 7:00 p.m. (EST) #gtchat: “Passion Discovery: Helping Gifted Kids Find Inspiration.

Each week, our global #gtchat offers us fresh opportunities for learning and collaboration, along with the chance to tap incredible resources. Participants have said these sessions often leave them feeling a bit saner – another fringe benefit! As such, I hope you’ll consider joining us. Both #gtchat sessions are sure to be both informative and energizing.

To see the results of this week’s Twtpoll, click here: http://twtpoll.com/wx3pnv.

Until tomorrow, happy tweeting!

Deborah Mersino

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02.08

Vote Now for 02.12.10 #gtchat Topics: New Twtpoll Up

It’s time to vote for topics for our Friday, February 12, 2010 #gtchat sessions. Our choices for this week are:
  • Exploring Homework: Battleground and/or Bliss?
  • Parenting the Gifted: Boundaries, Combat and Joy
  • Homeschool? Pros, Cons & Strategies for Success
  • Stressed Out Gifted Kids: Finding Balance Today
  • Passion Discovery: Helping Gifted Kids Find Inspiration
To vote, go to this week’s Twtpoll: http://twtpoll.com/wx3pnv. Remember, our poll will close end-of-day (GMT) on Wednesday, February 10. Vote now and feel free to pass along this link to others.

If you have a specific topic you would like me to consider for future #gtchat sessions, please feel free to send me an email at deborah@ingeniosus.net, direct message (DM) and/or an @DeborahMersino message via Twitter. I’ll be delighted to consider your suggestions. Thank you!

Happy Tweeting,

Deborah Mersino

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