Teaching Students How to Debate Intelligently and Respectfully
Debating issues online brings out the worst in people. We often see disagreements turn into personal and frightening attacks. Our students need to learn the Continue Reading
Digital Footprints Leave Lasting Trails
Students don’t realize their digital footprints leave a lasting trail. Many believe what they post on ephemeral apps, like Snapchat, disappears or is kept secret. Continue Reading
Every Student Should Be Given the Opportunity to Teach Others
One of the best ways we learn is by teaching others. By playing the role of the teacher, students demonstrate understanding and learn about instructional Continue Reading
Tap into the Power of the Crowd
Our students have access to a worldwide audience through their social networks. This audience can provide them knowledge, support, advice, resources, or funding. Tapping into Continue Reading
What Digital Skills Do Students Need to Make a Meaningful Impact? #EdtechMissions
Today was the first official #EdtechMissions chat on Twitter to celebrate the launch of my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch Continue Reading
The 7 C's of Meaningful Learning Begin with Citizenship
“Literacy has always been defined by the technology. Before the printing press, your ability to orally recite something meant [you were] literate.” – Nichole Pinkard Continue Reading
Goal: Test the Power of Hashtags
Welcome to Cycle 6 of The 30 Goals Challenge: Inspire Forward! “[The hashtag] it served as a way to carry on a conversation with a diverse audience.”- The Continue Reading
Back to School Selfie Adventure for Your Students!
Part of the Effective Technology Integration tips category! In a few weeks, school starts again. This is the best time to begin connecting with students Continue Reading
Digital Activities & Icebreakers for Gen Y
Get your copy of The 30 Goals Challenge, Learning to Go, or Hacking Digital Learning. Ask me about training your teachers, ShellyTerrell@gmail.com! “The number one benefit of Continue Reading
Go on an Epic Selfie Conference Adventure
Recently added to the Survival Tips for Teachers and Goal: Go on an Epic Selfie Adventure Selfie- a picture taken of oneself shared via social media. Continue Reading