I once co-wrote a book (I’ve since sold the rights to my co-author so it’s fine if you don’t buy it 😝). The most interesting part of the whole experience was the feedback that teachers sent in. The feedback I wanted: “Ian, I love the idea of using unanswered questions to open a lesson. I’ve […]
All AboutLong Term Success
When we maximize short-term gains, we often disrupt long-term success in unexpected ways. How can we set our classrooms up to keep the long game in mind?
What “Chef’s Table” Taught Me About Success
Netflix’s delightful documentary about famous chefs brought to mind three patterns about success.
21st Century Careers
The idea of a 21st century may sound futuristic, but we’re already more than 20% through the century! 21st century careers are already happening all around us. You just need to know where to look!
Giving Feedback When The Work Is Great
Our brightest kids can go through school without ever receiving meaningful feedback. This can set up a fear of feedback and a fixed mindset. Here are some ways you can chat with kids about their work…
Long Term Success: Wondering About Math
Continuing our series on long-term success, we look at the art of wondering. Often our gifted kids wonder deeper and longer than others. But do they wonder about math?
Long Term Success: Strengths Beat Weaknesses
In this second part of a series on Long-Term Success, we look at how to handle gifted students’ weaknesses by creating a culture that’s focused on strengths.
Long Term Success: Excelling In Many Areas
Let’s explore keys to long-term student success. The first is students ability to excel in many areas.
Success Isn’t A Straight Line
Students I speak to have a powerful fear of making a life-altering mistake in their teens. Whether it’s a low grade, an easy class, or the wrong extracurricular, students think that an early error will derail their entire lives. They see life as a straight line.
Good At Too Many Things?
Multipotentiality is a fancy way of saying “good at many things.” It’s a defining trait of gifted kids, and you’ve probably seen it in action: a student writes beautifully, has mastered a musical instrument, excels in math, and still gets picked near the top in PE. Yet, this trait is one of the Eight Great Gripes of gifted kids.