Using Technology Tools

Welcome to the 21st Century!  As professionals, we find ourselves using technology more and more every day!  Think about how we use it!  To communicate, plan, collaborate, create, investigate, learn....the list is endless!

With Web 2.0 tools our choices are amazing!

I am excited about the collaboration I have started with the staff!  We have talked curriculum, investigation, and communication.  Soon students will create!  Engaging students is key and technology will help unlock the possibilities!
How do we begin?  Email me and we will schedule a time.  Then using First Class Calendars, check out the equipment you need to integrate technology with the curriculum.
If you don't recall how to check out equipment, click on the link below to view a quick tutorial created using a Web 2.0 tool. 

http://screenjel.ly/r3lURX4sy2w

What a great way to create, communicate, collaborate, and use critical thinking!

Think of the possibilities in your classroom!  Let's collaborate soon!

21st Century Skills: How do we get there?

For the past two years I have been working on new science curriculum.  At our meetings we have been talking about 21st Century Skills and how each child in the U.S. needs 21st century knowledge and skills to succeed as effective citizens, workers and leaders.

There is a gap between the knowledge and skills most students learn in school and the knowledge and skills they need in typical 21st century communities and workplaces.  We need to teach curriculum content and the 21st Century skills so our students can successfully face rigorous higher education coursework, career challenges and a globally competitive workforce.

 
What are 21st Century Skills?
They are:

Learning and Innovation Skills: Learning to Create Together

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Communication & Collaboration

Creativity & Innovation

Digital Literacy Skills: Info-savvy, Media-fluent, Tech-tuned

Information Literacy

Media Literacy

ICT Literacy

Career and Life Skills: Work-ready, Prepared for Life

Flexibility & Adaptability

Initiative & Self-direction

Social & Cross-cultural Skills

Productivity & Accountability

Leadership & Responsibility

Schedule a planning session with me today, and we can start the discussion of 21st Century Skills for your students!