A Meaningful Mess: Real Conversations about Gifted Education and Genius Hour

Dec 11 2024 90 ep. 24 mins 62

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Andi McNair is an author, international speaker/ consultant, and educator that is passionate about helping educators design meaningful experiences for today’s gifted learners. As a mom of gifted learners and an educator that had the opportunity to work specifically with gifted learners in the classroom, she as a unique perspective that is clear throughout her message. As a strong advocate for passion-based learning, Andi shares practical ways to engage and empower today's gifted learners through meaningful experiences, even when it's messy.

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Episode 89: Genius Hour BIG TALK

Dec 11 2024 30 mins

In this episode, Andi McNair discusses the significance of 'Big Talk' in educational settings, particularly during Genius Hour. She reflects on her experiences at recent conferences and emphasizes the importance of meaningful conversations that go beyond small talk. The episode explores how Big Talk can enhance understanding, support, and encourage learners, while also fostering th

Episode 88: The Gifted Onboarding Framework

Oct 08 2024 23 mins

In this episode, Andi McNair discusses the concept of gifted onboarding, emphasizing its importance in the educational journey of gifted learners. She introduces a structured framework consisting of four pillars: clarity, community, content, and challenge, each essential for effective gifted education. The conversation highlights the need for intentional onboarding processes to ens

Episode 87: Gaining Self-Awareness through Genius Hour

Jul 01 2024 22 mins

In this episode, I explain three ways that Genius Hour helps learners gain self-awareness and why it matters. SHOW NOTES

Episode 86: Designing a Gifted Onboarding Experience

Apr 15 2024 21 mins

What is gifted onboarding and how can you make it a priority on your campus or in your district? In this episode, I answer that question as I share why all of us should be making gifted onboarding a priority for gifted learners and their families.

Episode 85: Genius Hour Mindset

Mar 14 2024 19 mins

In this episode, Andi shares 5 "I will..." statements that can be utilized to help learners have a better understanding of the Genius Hour experience.

Episode 84: The Pomodoro Technique

Feb 06 2024 18 mins

In this episode, I share how the Pomodoro Technique can benefit gifted learner and how we, as educators, can utilize the idea to increase focus and sustained motivation.

Episode 83: Utilizing Socratic Seminar in the Classroom with Julie Lee

Jan 25 2024 33 mins

I apologize for some of the sound issues on this episode. We were using our phones and my sound just didn't pick up as well as I hoped it would. But, this is a great interview that you are going to want to hear! Also, if you caught the end recording before I edited, I'm so sorry, I forgot to delete our end conversation so you got to hear our "after" conversation. Just one of my "m

Episode 82: G.O.A.L. Setting in the Classroom

Jan 13 2024 21 mins

In this episode, I talk about meaningful goal-setting in the classroom and why setting healthy goals are so important for our gifted learners. SHOW NOTES andimcnair.com/episode82

Episode 81: Cultivating a Willingness to Wonder in the Classroom

Jan 03 2024 21 mins

Is wonder a priority in your classroom? Did you know that being able to wonder can lead to a deeper understanding of content? Cultivating a willingness to wonder in the classroom is more important than ever before and this episode, I share three easy ways to make it happen! SHOW NOTES

Episode 80: Utilizing Essential Questions to Deepen Understanding

Nov 08 2023 26 mins

In this episode, I share what essential questions are, why they are so important for gifted learners, and how they can be utilized throughout the Genius Hour process.