Welcome to Extended Learning

9 years ago

By Elizabeth Agnew

What is the Purpose of Extended Learning?

The purpose of the Extended Learning program is to provide alternatives or supplements to students who, as a result of their exceptional abilities, demonstrate a need for and can profit from a differentiated, gifted program. 

 

Ms. Agnew’s Basic Schedule

7:30-10:30 a.m. at Glacier Valley
10:30-11:30 a.m. clean up/travel/set up between schools and preparation time
11:30-3:00 p.m. at Mendenhall River

Online Resources

Hoagies' Gifted Education Page, www.hoagiesgifted.org

An all-things-gifted resource that offers resources, articles, books, and links for students, parents, and educators.

 

John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth http://cty.jhu.edu

CTY offers an array of online courses, summer programs, and more.

 

Khan Academy at http://www.khanacademy.org

The Khan Academy is a nonprofit educational resource that offers an extensive library of content for FREE. Students can take advantage of interactive challenges, assessments, and videos.


TED Talks  https://www.ted.com/talks

Fascinating talks to spur curiosity.  Need to watch with parental guidance as some talks are not appropriate for kids.

 

BrainPop!  https://www.brainpop.com/

Covers all kinds of subjects in a humorous way

 

Hour of Code    https://code.org/learn

Learn computer programming language and work with logic

 

Pixel Press    http://www.projectpixelpress.com/

Video game design