Thank you for choosing to complete this one-hour online course.  The "PICK SIX" options began May 15, 2026 and will give you more variety and convenience in completing your annual six-hour GT Update.  Each of these "Pick Six" one-hour courses counts as one hour of credit/PD toward you six-hour state mandated hours.  The courses will end on May 31, 2027. PLEASE remember to print your certificate after completing the course.  You will find your certificate ready to print in your Region 8 ESC teacher account.  You can complete the short survey and then print your certificate.

An overall rationale for using technology and AI in gifted and talented (GT) education is that these tools make it possible to more precisely match instruction to students’ advanced readiness levels, interests, and pace of learning in ways that traditional classrooms often cannot. Technology and AI can analyze student performance in real time, allowing for immediate differentiation through acceleration, enrichment, and personalized pathways that challenge gifted learners without overwhelming them. They also expand access to complex, authentic learning experiences—such as simulations, global collaboration, and interdisciplinary problem-solving—that nurture higher-order thinking, creativity, and innovation. Additionally, AI-supported tools can help educators identify hidden giftedness in underrepresented populations by reducing bias in assessment and providing multiple avenues for students to demonstrate their abiliti