1. Forums, Blogs, Wikis, and Voicethreads 21 st Century Collaboration Tools

2. 21 st Century Skills NETS for Students NETS for Students NETS for Teachers NETS for Teachers

3. Uses of Technology Doing the same thing differently Powerpoint presentation Powerpoint presentation Interactive whiteboard (as a projector) Interactive whiteboard (as a projector) Document camera Document camera Doing different things to meet the needs of today’s learners and to develop 21 st century skills. Threaded discussions Threaded discussions Weblogs (Blogs) Weblogs (Blogs) Wikis Wikis Voicethread Voicethread

4. Online Collaboration Tools Collaboration within the class Collaboration between classes Collaboration with the global community Students get better, more immediate feedback Students get better, more immediate feedback Can increase motivation Can increase motivation

5. Threaded Discussions Continue discussions outside of class Develop online ethics, manners, and respectful interactions Can be password protected Finalsite

6. Weblogs (Blogs) Students can search for and respond to blogs that are already out there Students can maintain their own blog Journaling Journaling Reflection on classwork Reflection on classwork Opportunity for one-on-one dialogue between teacher and student Opportunity for one-on-one dialogue between teacher and student

7. Free Blog Websites www.blogspot.com www.wordpress.com www.weebly.com www.thoughts.com www.weblog.com These offer a variety of features like password protection, visual features, etc. Search to find a host that works for you.

8. Google Reader Organize your blogs Get updated blogs immediately when they are posted

9. Wikis What is the most comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date encyclopedia in the world? Britannica? Britannica? Almost, Britannica is number 2 Wikipedia is number 1 Search any topic you like and see if you can find what you would consider misinformation Search any topic you like and see if you can find what you would consider misinformation

10. Wikispaces.com Student or teacher created wiki Group projects Students compile and update information as they get it Students compile and update information as they get it Teacher can check student participation Teacher can check student participation Sample wikiSample wiki – techgroupone.wikispaces.com Sample wiki

11. Voicethread.com Easy to use Upload images, videos, word documents, powerpoints, and more Voice or text presentation and feedback Global perspective

12. Safety 4118.5(c)4218.5 Rights, Responsibilities and Duties Acceptable Computer Network Use (Employee Use of Technology) Online/Internet Services: User Obligations and Responsibilities (continued) 8. Employees shall not develop any classroom or work-related web sites, blogs, forums, or similar online communications representing the District or using District equipment or resources without permission of the Superintendent or designee. Such sites shall be subject to rules and guidelines established for District online publishing activities including, but not limited to, copyright laws, privacy rights, and prohibitions against obscene, libelous, and slanderous content. Because of the unfiltered nature of blogs, any such site shall include a disclaimer that the District is not responsible for the content of the messages. The District retains the right to delete material on any such online communications.

13. Protect Yourself and Your Students Get approval from your building administrator Send a letter home to all parents and guardians informing them of their student’s use of technology (get it signed and keep them) Monitor postings frequently and delete inappropriate content immediately (report to the proper authorities) Limit personally identifiable information. Password protect when applicable.