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3.4.10 Shining a Spotlight of Possibilities on Technology for Gifted Learners
Technology changes at an accelerated pace! Who has time to research what to use with gifted learners? Join this session to see the world of possibilities of apps and websites to enhance learning, create authentic products, and augment reality. See various levels of tools that increase in complexity and sophistication to challenge gifted learners. Learn how to integrate these cool free tools in lessons and leave with a well-stocked technology toolkit.
Author(s):
Shirley Farrell
sfarrell@troy.edu
Troy University
United States
Shirley Farrell describes herself as a geeky nerd or a nerdy geek when it comes to technology. She earned her BS in Horticulture, MS in Elementary Education with Gifted Certification at the master’s level and her PhD is in Instructional Technology/Instructional Leadership. She has been in gifted education for over 25 years as a gifted specialist, coordinator, state department specialist, and now a university professor. She is the program coordinator for gifted education at Troy University and offers the Gifted Master’s degree and certification pathway programs online.