Welcome to Cycle 6 of The 30 Goals Challenge: Inspire Forward! The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining. – John F. Kennedy When I first began teaching, I remember meeting a veteran teacher who carried a big bag with her everywhere. I forgot what the situation was but I remember her […]
Month: July 2015
Goal: Enjoy a Zen Moment
Welcome to Cycle 6 of The 30 Goals Challenge: Inspire Forward! “We cannot hold a torch to light another’s path without brightening our own.” – Ben Sweetland Goal: Enjoy a zen moment. Accomplish this goal: Spend 15 minutes to an hour less on a stressful task, such as grading, doing paperwork, etc. Use that time you saved to relax […]
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 and getting them to connect with their peers. Try something new this year! Get students to talk about themselves by presenting selfies they have taken as part of a mission you have sent […]
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 educational technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. It lets people be creative … productive … learn things they didn’t think they could learn […]
The 30 Goals Free eConference, July 16-20th!
You’re invited to the first annual 30 Goals Free Online Conference, July 16th to 20th! It’s super easy to attend! All presentations take place on Google HangOuts on Air. Just download the program, click the url for the presentation you want to see. On the page, click play on the video at the time of the presentation. […]
Meaningful Learning with Digital Portfolios: Tools & Examples
Recently added to the Survival Tips for Teachers “How you climb a mountain is more important than reaching the top.” – Yvon Chouinard The technology we use changes rapidly and our students will work with tools and social media many teachers have little knowledge using. However, teachers do have the ability to help students practice various […]