Introducing Depth and Complexity to Students

Introducing Depth and Complexity to Students

$20.00

Presenter: Lisa Van Gemert, Gifted Guru
Core Area: Instructional Planning and Delivery 1A, 1E; Knowledge of Students and Student Learning 2A; Content Knowledge and Expertise 3B, 3C; Professional Practices and Responsibilities 6A
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

How do you help students genuinely connect with advanced thinking tools like Depth and Complexity? In this 1-hour course from Gifted Guru, Lisa Van Gemert shares creative, intentional strategies for introducing students to the Depth and Complexity framework. You’ll learn how to build excitement, ensure deep understanding, and avoid overwhelming your students as you gradually explore each thinking prompt.

This course is part of a Depth and Complexity series.

 

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Description

What’s the best way to make thinking visible, engaging, and meaningful for your students? In this 1-hour course, Lisa Van Gemert of Gifted Guru guides educators through the art of introducing the Depth and Complexity framework in ways that spark curiosity and sustain deep learning. With years of classroom experience, Lisa emphasizes the importance of thoughtful, paced introductions that make students feel invited and invested—rather than overwhelmed.

Rather than jumping straight into content, you’ll learn how to create strong cognitive hooks through storytelling, symbol exploration, and strategic integration of thinking prompts. Lisa offers multiple classroom-tested methods and explains the rationale behind each, equipping you with the tools to tailor your approach for any age group or subject area.

In this 1-hour course, you will discover:

  • Why quality introductions improve student engagement and brain activation
  • How to introduce the Depth and Complexity framework without overwhelming students
  • Creative methods for exploring symbols and prompts in meaningful ways
  • How to pair thinking prompts with familiar content for deeper learning
  • Tips for sustaining student interest and understanding throughout the year

 

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10 reviews for Introducing Depth and Complexity to Students

  1. Julia – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –

    good training

  2. Matthew – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –

    MA

  3. Ashlee – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –

    Great!

  4. Jorge – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –

    interesting ideas

  5. Silvia – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –

    It is okay.

  6. Mayte – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –

    This course opened my eyes on the importance of introductions and using emojis. Such a simple thing to get a big response.

  7. Sofia – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –

    It is really good.

  8. Carolina – RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD (verified owner) –

    Excellent course very informative

  9. Kyle – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –

    Quality course

  10. Esther – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –

    Good information about symbols of Depth and Complexity

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