# gifted students (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover gifted students. Page: Feed: --- ## [The ToddCast - Productive Struggle](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-stanley/episodes/The-ToddCast---Productive-Struggle-e3elc2e) _2026-08-04 · Todd Stanley · The Todd Cast - Teaching Theory into Teaching Practice_ Productive Struggle - this is when students are given a task that is a challenge to solve and through this struggle they not only learn the possible answer, but also the process. But how do we actively do this in our classrooms where students are often times afraid to make mistakes? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1594a1dc/podcast/play/115043854/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2Fd40556a6-1f5d-4310-5286-eb6e5aca545f.mp3) ## [The ToddCast - Gears of Genius](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-stanley/episodes/The-ToddCast---Gears-of-Genius-e3elc14) _2026-07-04 · Todd Stanley · The Todd Cast - Teaching Theory into Teaching Practice_ Gears of Genius - we use the word "genius" as an adjective to describe a person or idea, but how do we actually get someone there? What does it take to produce a genius idea? It is not just one thing. It is a combination of curiosity, creativity, challenge, and critical thinking. But how do we foster those ideas and skills in the classroom? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1594a1dc/podcast/play/115043812/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2F877f2206-884e-b349-3598-d31cbc4dd121.mp3) ## [The ToddCast - Creating Brain-Busting Bulletin Boards](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-stanley/episodes/The-ToddCast---Creating-Brain-Busting-Bulletin-Boards-e3elc0e) _2026-06-04 · Todd Stanley · The Todd Cast - Teaching Theory into Teaching Practice_ Creating Brain-Busting Bulletin Boards - often times the bulletin boards in classrooms are simply white noise that students do not pay attention to. But what if you could make them part of the educational process and get students involved? Here are some ideas for doing this. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1594a1dc/podcast/play/115043790/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2F97ae496e-e8c6-57da-a74c-ba9f1b7f2853.mp3) ## [The ToddCast - What is Critical Thinking?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-stanley/episodes/The-ToddCast---What-is-Critical-Thinking-e3elbv6) _2026-05-04 · Todd Stanley · The Todd Cast - Teaching Theory into Teaching Practice_ What is Critical Thinking? - critical thinking is one of those terms that can mean a lot of things. In the case of skills taught in school, what does critical thinking mean? And why is it so important to teach it to our students? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1594a1dc/podcast/play/115043750/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2F0b11e133-d99d-6b08-796e-3f8354335a1a.mp3) ## [The ToddCast - Chances vs. Opportunities for Challenge](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-stanley/episodes/The-ToddCast---Chances-vs--Opportunities-for-Challenge-e3elbsi) _2026-04-04 · Todd Stanley · The Todd Cast - Teaching Theory into Teaching Practice_ Chances vs. opportunities for challenge - when we try and challenge our students in the classroom there are two ways to do this. Planned challenge where we prepare things ahead of time, and teachable moments where we see a spark of curiosity we want to tap into. Learn how to do both of these. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1594a1dc/podcast/play/115043666/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2F659719c1-116e-4c2e-14bd-96060dd3198a.mp3) ## [The ToddCast - Academically Challenging vs. Intellectually Stimulating](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-stanley/episodes/The-ToddCast---Academically-Challenging-vs--Intellectually-Stimulating-e3elbr3) _2026-03-04 · Todd Stanley · The Todd Cast - Teaching Theory into Teaching Practice_ Academically Challenging vs. Intellectually Stimulating - academically challenging is how most of school is set up, where things gets progressively more and more difficult. Intellectually stimulating is where students are challenged in their thinking. Which one is used more in school and how can we balance these? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1594a1dc/podcast/play/115043619/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2F2b102f76-7eb1-d0e2-a079-4d0ac58fadfd.mp3) ## [The ToddCast - The Needs of Gifted Students](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-stanley/episodes/The-ToddCast---The-Needs-of-Gifted-Students-e3elbnk) _2026-02-04 · Todd Stanley · The Todd Cast - Teaching Theory into Teaching Practice_ The needs of gifted students - gifted students have specific needs that are often not addressed or overlooked. Why is it important to address these needs and how can you ensure they are growing as learners? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1594a1dc/podcast/play/115043508/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2F5ab4a749-11f8-f67d-be63-6fc3c4883e33.mp3) ## [The ToddCast - What is Creative Thinking?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-stanley/episodes/The-ToddCast---What-is-Creative-Thinking-e2vp2f2) _2025-08-26 · Todd Stanley · The Todd Cast - Teaching Theory into Teaching Practice_ What is Creative Thinking? - we identify some students as creative thinkers. But what does this actually look like? This is the definition of an outside the box thinker. They usually have multiple possible answers and make connections others don't see. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1594a1dc/podcast/play/99436450/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-6%2F7c5fb588-27fd-3eda-940c-980f7b4fc9c4.mp3) ## [The ToddCast - Flexible Grouping](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-stanley/episodes/The-ToddCast---Flexible-Grouping-e2vp2dr) _2025-07-22 · Todd Stanley · The Todd Cast - Teaching Theory into Teaching Practice_ Flexible Grouping - when we put students into groups we must be purposeful about it. This is because in order for their needs to be met, they must be in the best environment for them to grow. But placing them properly is only half of the battle. Once they are in groups they must know how to work and collaborate to be successful. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1594a1dc/podcast/play/99436411/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-6%2F901c05cb-46f4-9d72-07c4-1810f9c3677c.mp3) ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ga9j2sbimuBJ) _2025-07-22 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [The ToddCast - Compacting Curriculum](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-stanley/episodes/The-ToddCast---Compacting-Curriculum-e2vp2ct) _2025-06-24 · Todd Stanley · The Todd Cast - Teaching Theory into Teaching Practice_ Compacting Curriculum - is everything we are required to teach necessary for all students? What if they already know what we are going to be teaching? Do they need to learn it again or can we streamline the learning so that students are skipping over material they already know or have learned quicker than the pace set by the teacher? One solution is compacting the curriculum where we cut the fat… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1594a1dc/podcast/play/99436381/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-6%2F82157c6b-ba04-08e7-28af-b07b098d09bf.mp3)