Differentiation Made Easy – Low-prep Potpourri

Whether you are new to differentiation or simply need some fresh ideas, this course is gold mine of easy-to-prepare activities that can be used to differentiate instruction for gifted students. In this 1-hour course, Lisa Van Gemert, M.Ed.T., has prepared a buffet of ideas for you to choose from. The ideas range from simple “sponge” activities to fill free time to more in-depth group activities. You will discover a variety of new ideas to help make you feel like a differentiation champ!

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Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s “Child Genius,” and a writer of award-winning lesson plans, as well as numerous published articles on social psychology and pedagogy and the book, Perfectionism: A Practical Guide to Managing Never Good Enough. A former teacher, school administrator, and Youth & Education Ambassador for Mensa, she shares resources for educators and parents on her website giftedguru.com and is co-founder with Ian Byrd of the Gifted Guild, a professional community for educators of the gifted. Lisa and her husband Steve are the parents of three sons and live in Arlington, Texas.