Bringing+21st+Century+Tools+into+Your+Classroom

not Shawn Nutting [|shawn.nutting@trussvillcityschools.com]

April Chamberlain [|april.chamberlain@trussvillecityschools.com]

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**Creativity and Innovation**
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products or processes. b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. d. identify trends and forecast possibilities.

[|Digital Storytelling] using: media type="custom" key="1017999" media type="custom" key="1018049" [|Podcasting] - audio recordings that can be listened to online or on MP3 player. Examples - [|High School Biology class interviews Dr. Brady Barr,] [|iTunes,] [|Tony Vincent's Podcasting links] [|SketchUp]by Google to create 3D models [|Virtual Field Trips] using [|Google Earth] and [|Google Maps] [|Picasa]- free photo editing [|Copyright, Fair Use, Intellectual Property for Educators] by [|Wes Fryer]
 * Resources**
 * [|Photo Story 3], free download
 * [|One True Media], free online program
 * [|Windows Movie Maker] - comes standard on all Windows XP or newer Windows computers
 * [|Teacher Tube]

**Communication and Collaboration**
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. d. contribute to project teams to produce origianl works or solve problems.

**Resources**
[|Blogs] to have conversations.
 * [|Edublogs]- blogging for teachers and students
 * [|Blogger]- remember to remove NEXT BLOG to create safer environment
 * [|Blogging in Pre-Cal, Darren Kuropatwa]

[|Wikis] to collaborate on documents, projects, etc. [|Google] [|Sites] - formerly Jotspot, create simple, secure websites as a meeting space for students or [|classroom webpage] WebConferencing using [|Skype] - Calling Africa [|Podcasting] - oral presentations, class notes and more! [|ePals] The Internet's largest global community of classrooms interested in connecting with others. [|E-mail projects]using [|Gaggle] (suggested), [|gmail], etc. [|Jott] - Jott converts voice into e-mails, text messages, reminders, lists and appointments to your e-mail or a group you create.
 * [|PB Wiki] - ad free after you create it and submit for approval
 * [|Wikispaces] - ad free immediately
 * [|Wetpaint] - ad free after you create it and submit for approval

**Research and Information Fluency**
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate and use information. Students: a. plan strategies to guide inquiry. b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. d. process data and report results

"The answers to the tough questions inherent in accessing the Internet lie in the ability and willingness of adults to teach students practical and usable methods for exporing the Internet, making meaning, and gaining a proper perspectie on what they encounter there." - [|Alan November], __Empowering Students with Technology__

Resources
Search Engines Google
 * [|Web]
 * [|News]
 * [|Images,]
 * [|Video]
 * [|Book Search]- read entire texts online
 * [|Scholar]- search for a phrase or word as it appears in text

[|Create your own search engine with Google] [|del.icio.us], [|April's del.icio.us site] [|iKeepBookmarks] [|Google Alerts] [|Google Docs] [|Google Presentations]

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.

**Resources**
[|BaseCamp] [|Wiki]7th Grade Constitution WikiThe Flat Classroom [|Google Spreadsheet] [|Google Docs] [|Survey Monkey]
 * [|PB Wiki] - ad free after you create it and submit for approval
 * [|Wikispaces] - ad free immediately
 * [|Wetpaint] - ad free after you create it and submit for approval

Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: a. advocate and practice safe, legal and responsible use of information and technology. b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning and productivity. c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

Resources
[|Blogs] [|Wikis] [|Ning with students] / [|Ning for Career Tech teachers] and [|K12 Online Conference] Posting/ Publishing to any resource
 * [|PB Wiki] - ad free after you create it and submit for approval
 * [|Wikispaces] - ad free immediately
 * [|Wetpaint] - ad free after you create it and submit for approval

Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations. Students: a. understnd and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively. c. troubleshoot systems and applictions. d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

Resources
Google Docs - documents, spreadsheets and presentations Open Office