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Videos
Inquiry In Action in Classrooms - Great resource with actual clips of Inquiry-based learning.
Do schools kill creativity? - TED Talk by Sir Ken Robinson that addresses how our system is killing creativity in our kids.
Gifted, creative and highly sensitive children - TED Talk by a mother of gifted children and consultant for educators. She highlights the unique needs of gifted students.
The neuroscience of imagination - A TEDEd animation video explaining the way the brain handles imagination.
What adults can learn from kids - A child prodigy shares what adults need to learn.
The puzzle of motivation - Daniel Pink talks about how people are motivated, and rewards might not be as great as many think.
Weird, or just different? - A TED Talk that looks at different perspectives.
The Power of belief - mindset and success - This TED Talk focuses on the importance of understanding one’s own intelligence.
Blogs
Use Flexible Pacing to Embrace Students' Differences - This is a short ASCD Inservice by a teacher. It focuses on asynchronous teaching.
Does Your School Support Deep, Long-Lasting Learning? Part 2: Flexible, Student-Centered Learning - (EdWeek - Must sign in for free membership) A look at the benefits of flexible learning.
Contract Learning: Pros and Cons - The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. This blog covers the basics about contracts.
How to Teach Creativity - Thoughtful Learning provides a simple overview of creativity.
Project-Based Learning - This is an Edutopia blog with numerous articles and videos on project-based learning.
50 Smart Ideas for Project-Based Learning - Teachthought created this blog and it has over 50 ideas!
Coaching Resources
Exceptionally gifted children: Different minds - From the Davidson Institute, comparing the thinking skills of extremely gifted to moderately gifted.
Tutorial: Concrete vs. Abstract Thinking - LEARNet. Very rich resource with information and application.
Teaching Abstract Thinking - HeadScratchers. Several ideas for teaching abstract thinking after using concrete examples.
Build on Their Strengths with Inductive Learning Byrdseed. Ideas to challenge gifted thinkers.
Setting the Record Straight About Ability Grouping - EdWeek - Must sign in for free membership. Research shows that ability grouping works.
Flexible Grouping as a Differentiated Instruction Strategy - TeachHub.com. What flexible groups are, how to create them, and how to manage them.
Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn: Section I: The Purpose and Power of Choice - ASCD. Overview of why and how to incorporate student choice.