9 Connecting Students to a World of Possibilities in Authentic Science Research

The power of the Internet brings scientists together with everyday citizens to collaborate on research projects. Students can assist global scientists on projects that provide real-world applications of skills and content while advancing scientific knowledge. Learning then becomes relevant and students are “thinking as scientists.” Students anywhere in the world are able to find projects in their interest areas, such as the arts, language, literature, space, climate, nature, physics, history, and medicine. Leave this session with multiple resources to help your gifted students find their interests and become scientists.

Author(s):

Shirley Farrell
sfarrell@troy.edu
Troy University
United States

Shirley Farrell describes herself as a geeky nerd or a nerdy geek when it comes to technology. She earned her BS in Horticulture, MS in Elementary Education with Gifted Certification at the master’s level and her PhD is in Instructional Technology/Instructional Leadership. She has been in gifted education for over 25 years as a gifted specialist, coordinator, state department specialist, and now a university professor. She is the program coordinator for gifted education at Troy University and offers the Gifted Master’s degree and certification pathway programs online.