2. previousnext lastfirst Technology in the Classroom: New Literacies [ Literacy ] Traditionally the ability to read and write, but modern literacy incorporates technology as a fundamental tool. previousnext lastfirst

3. previousnext lastfirst New Literacies [ Multimedia Literacy ] A combination of several types of media (audio, text, graphics, video, etc.) [ E-Material ] Internet related technology that includes text, graphics, hyperlinks, etc. (e-books, e-news) previousnext lastfirst

4. previousnext lastfirst K-12 Examples [ Visual Ranking Tool ] Supported by Intel; Identify and refine criteria for assigning ranking to a list, debate differences, reach consensus, and organize ideas. [ Accessibility ] Free software available for any computer in the classroom or at home. http://www.intel.com/education/

5. previousnext lastfirst K-12 Examples [ Electronic Portfolio ] a purposeful collection of student work that exhibits the student’s efforts, progress, and achievements. Includes student participation in selecting content, criteria for selection, judging merit, and evidence of self-reflection. [ Accessibility ] Special software download and license available for $250 for single users. http://www.aurbach.com/

6. previousnext lastfirst K-12 Examples [ Dell Online Exchange ] Web-based collection of professional development and curricular tools and resources that includes; technology integration workshops, content-based lesson plans, performance tasks, an online communications center for teachers, parents, and students. [ Accessibility ] $150 per teacher. http://www.learndell.com/dell/

7. previousnext lastfirst Higher Education Examples [ Absolute Shakespeare ] Essential William Shakespeare resource with Shakespeare’s plays, sonnets and poems. Includes plot summaries, essays, character analyses, quotes, biography, pictures, timeline, trivia, the Globe Theatre and links. [ Accessibility ] Free website for anyone. http://absoluteshakespeare.com/

8. previousnext lastfirst Higher Education Examples [ Public Library of Science ] a nonprofit organization of scientists and physicians committed to making the world’s scientific and medical literature a public resource. [ Accessibility ] Free, open access to anyone. http://www.plos.org/

9. previousnext lastfirst Higher Education Examples [ E-Material ] An extensive website providing links to several online education resources. [ Accessibility ] Free website for anyone. http://www.wam.umd.edu/~mlhall/teaching.html