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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 learn... more
FAQs about A Meaningful Mess:How many episodes does A Meaningful Mess have?The podcast currently has 120 episodes available.
September 18, 2023Episode 77: Thought Partnership vs. Peer TutoringIn this episode, I have a conversation with my very own thought partner, Kari Espin. We talk about what thought partnership is, how it can be incorporated in the classroom, and why it's so much more valuable than peer tutoring....more45minPlay
September 11, 2023Episode 76: Looking for LeadersOn today's episode, I share about gifted leaders and the different types of leaders that might exist within the classroom environment. I also spend some time during this episode sharing how to identify and empower these specific types of leadership styles as learners are working on their Genius Hour projects.Show Notes HERE...more28minPlay
May 09, 2023Episode 75:Mastery vs Perfectionism: What's the Difference and What Does It Mean for Gifted LearnersIn this episode, we explore the difference between mastery and perfectionism. Learn three key differences and practical ways that we can help our learners lean into mastery rather than perfectionism....more24minPlay
April 14, 2023Episode 74: 5 Reasons to Prioritize Productive Struggle throughout Genius HourIn this episode, I share 5 reasons that productive struggle is so important and how we can make it a priority when implementing Genius Hour in the classroom. SHOW NOTES:andimcnair.com/episode74...more24minPlay
April 01, 2023Episode 73: Identification of Gifted Learners: What Are We Missing?I think that identifying gifted learners is so important. Because, if they are never identified, they are never served. And, that can lead to some less than desirable outcomes. In this episode, I share the reasons that learners are often not identified as well as some innovative ideas for identifying gifted learners that you may not have considered.SHOW NOTES:andimcnair.com/episode 73...more22minPlay
March 22, 2023Episode 72: Genius Hour vs Research Projects: What's the Difference?In this episode, I share the difference between passion projects (Genius Hour) and research projects as well as why it's so important that we, as educators, know and understand the difference.SHOW NOTES:andimcnair.com/episode72...more31minPlay
February 24, 2023Episode 71: Questioning Strategies for Genius HourIn this episode, I share specific questioning strategies and question examples that we can use, as educators, to help our learners make progress, take ownership, and reflect on their learning as they work on their Genius Hour projects.You can find the show notes at andimcnair.com/episode71....more27minPlay
February 18, 2023Episode 70: All In This Together - Involving Family in Gifted EducationIn this episode, I share 6 practical ways that educators and administrators can encourage family involvement in the gifted education program. Show notes can be found at andimcnair.com/episode70....more22minPlay
February 10, 2023Episode 69: Creativity and Arts Integration with Stephanie HiggsOn today's episode, my special guest talks about creativity and the role that it plays in gifted education. This episode is full of practical ideas and innovative solutions that you can implement in your classroom tomorrow. Show notes can be found at andimcnair.com/episode69....more53minPlay
February 02, 2023Episode 68: Why AI Should Help Us Lean Into PBLIn this episode, I talk about ChatGPT and how we might utilize it in the classroom. I share what artificial intelligence can do, what it can't do, and why we shouldn't be afraid of what's coming next....more20minPlay
FAQs about A Meaningful Mess:How many episodes does A Meaningful Mess have?The podcast currently has 120 episodes available.