Jux

If you are looking for another option for creating presentations, Jux may be the answer.  Two reasons that you might like Jux are that it is visually stunning, and that it works on mobile platforms as well as on desktop computers. Unfortunately, you need to give an e-mail address to sign up for Jux.  But … Read more

212: The Extra Degree

A few years ago, some of my fellow teachers and I started exchanging the link to this video because we thought it would be a great inspiration to our students.  So many gifted students get used to putting in minimal effort – because much of the time that is all that was required to do … Read more

SpaceTeam

It’s another Fun Friday, and I think you are really going to like today’s resource. I first found out about SpaceTeam by reading iGamemom. She has a great review of the app (which is free) here. Before I launch into how we used it in class, I will warn you that this app has a … Read more

Painted Pie

“Painted Pie” is a video you will probably want to view more than once.  The post-Impressionist artwork alone is stunning.  But, even better, is the sweet story of a homeless boy who is searching for a human being to connect with him.  The moral of the story, that you never know how many lives you … Read more

Vi Hart

I mentioned last week that I would do a post about the Vi Hart videos.  It is probably that many of you already know about Vi Hart, but if this post introduces even one more new person to her genius, then it is worth it. If you look at Vi Hart’s Wikipedia entry, you will … Read more

Craniatics

Here we are again; it’s Friday, and time for another holiday post on “Gifts for the Gifted”.  You can see last week’s post here, and it will also give you links to my other recent Friday posts.  You might also enjoy my Pinterest board of “Games and Toys for Gifted Students”. I have not had … Read more