The Two Faces of Being Gifted

We asked the AI bot ChatGPT about the challenges of giftedness

We asked the AI bot ChatGPT about the multiple faces of giftedness

A heartfelt call from a gifted 15 year old asking that the gifted and twice exceptional be listened to, be involved in the making of decisions about the education systems in which they are required to learn.

With the rise of ChatGPT and AI, these students may be at heightened risk of false or exaggerated accusations of “cheating” based on imperfect and nascent AI detection software. Parents and teachers should provide all students with a clear understanding of their state, system and school policies around ChatGPT, AI, detection software and (urgently!) the appropriate and ethical use of these tools, in context. Most of all, we must truly empower our young people to develop their own voices- as messy, creative and unique as they may be.

The gifted need a 'meeting of minds' to find social acceptability for who they really are and increase the chance of finding true friends

Raising awareness about gifted students and their needs prompts an examination of some of the myths associated with giftedness.

It can be tough to identify children who are gifted – and sometimes almost impossible if they also come from a disadvantaged background.

Statistics tell us that 10% of school aged children are gifted so why aren't they identified?

A unit of work designed for a Year 5 class with a gifted cluster. The unit focuses on Storytelling - understanding oral traditions using archeoastronomy.