Shelly Terrell

It’s rare to come up with a new idea. Basically, we reinvent the wheel or are inspired by the works of others.

More than ever our students need to see meaningful examples of how the U.S. was built on various cultures coming together to collaborate, learn, and help each other.

Social media is scary! Yes, our learners do very scary things on social media which can and have ruined lives.

Annotation is the key to helping learners evaluate what they read online.

Noah Geisel,@SenorG, is the first person who really taught me about the potential micro-credentials and digital badges have to motivate learners to achieve great things throughout their lives.

Many people don’t know how to argue respectfully or intellectually online.

It’s the season where all are encouraged to let their imaginations run wild and dress up!

In today’s#EdtechMissionschat we shared ideas for teaching students how to use web tools and apps to research more effectively.

Brainstorming helps students come up with ideas, organizes ideas, and provides a roadmap for projects.

Students own their learning and acquire important digital skills when given the opportunity to create, produce, and problem-solve with technology.

Debating issues online brings out the worst in people.

One way I save time is by adapting templates and lesson plans shared by others.

One of the best ways we learn is by teaching others.

Our digital learners need to understand the role crowdsourcing and crowdfunding plays in promoting causes, startups, and innovation.

More than ever we need our learners to be global citizens who help make the world a better place.

What creative strategies do you use to integrate #Edtech in your class?

With a Google Drive account, students and teachers have access to incredible time-saving studying features and tools.

Today was my first day of class.

Research indicates that one of the most effective ways students learn is by teaching others.

Learning each other’s names correctly is significant to forming a strong bond with your students and for students to form strong bonds with each other.

Building strong relationships is the key to a successful school year.

Citizen science projects span a range of subjects and aren’t only about science.

Digital portfolios are one of the most powerful ways my students take ownership of their learning and reflect on their learning journeys.

Learning helps our students break generational cycles, lead better quality lives, and make a positive mark on the world.

One of the most amazing citizen projects, theEclipse Ballooning Project, will allow you and your students to watch thelivestreamof the historic total solar eclipse on Aug. 21st.