Principles and Practices Report on Online Enrichment and Extension for the Gifted and Talented/ Le Rapport Sur Les Principes Et Les Exercices de L'enrichissement Et de L'extension en Ligne Pour Les Doues Et Les Talentueux (Report‪)‬

INTRODUCTION In the 21st century, the rapid development of science and technology, particularly the innovation in Information Technology, is having a great impact on education. Technology is constantly used as a tool to enhance the effect of education, and quality-oriented education greatly depends on technology. As a branch of education, gifted and talented education with 108-year history (Joyce VanTassel-Baska, 1998:7) is faced with an unprecedented challenge. Researchers and educators (for example, Braggett, 1994; Tomlinson, 1995; Green, 1999) have been seeking the combination of technology and education, effective application of educational technology, and developing programs for the gifted and talented in response to their characteristics and needs. A current strategy which draws extensive attention and heated discussion is integrating technology into education, and online enrichment and extension becomes a good practice of achieving excellence in gifted and talented education. Based on analysis of the individual characteristics and needs of brilliant students, this report gives a brief discussion of the attributes of online enrichment and extension to support gifted students and 'have their needs met' (Tolan, 1996). A conceptual framework for the structure and processes of good online enrichment and extension will also be explained.