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The 21 Things 4 Students Project. Providing FREE web tools addressing ISTE Standards for Students. All Things 21…. 21things4teachers.net 21things4administrators.net 21things4students.net 21things4ipads.net (beta-Sept. 2013). REMC/ISD Project.
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The 21 Things 4 Students Project Providing FREE web tools addressing ISTE Standards for Students
All Things 21… • 21things4teachers.net • 21things4administrators.net • 21things4students.net • 21things4ipads.net (beta-Sept. 2013)
REMC/ISD Project In partnership with our revision teachers from around the state
Project Managers and Partners Jan Harding Instructional Technology Consultant Macomb ISD, Michigan Jennifer Parker-Moore Ed. D Instructional Technology Consultant Macomb ISD, Michigan Carolyn McCarthy Project Manager Ed Tech Consultant Valerie Coffey Shiawasse RESD, Consultant Melissa White Ed Tech Consultant Project Manager
Building technology Skills for the 21st Century • Project-based • Authentic assessment • Students build digital Portfolios and do hands-on activities • ‘Game-like’ environment with badges • Missions, Quests, Videos, Avatars, “Agent” theme • Uses FREE web 2.0 tools
Addressing State & National Standards • METS-S: MI technology standards • MDE http://techplan.org/mets.html • Met requirements for 8th grade technology assessment • ISTE: National technology standards • http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-students.aspx • Partnership for 21st Century Skills • http://www.p21.org/ • Common Core
Anatomy of a “Thing” • Mission (s) • Mission Briefing • Quests (Projects) • Blending content with technology skills • Steps • Agent assignments Tutorials, directions, handouts, examples • Quiz (vocab) in testmoz • Survey (feedback) • Graduation Badges
Teachers using this site with their classrooms are asked to register at the “Teacher Start Page”
Moodle Secure Site for Teacher Resource Materials • Password protected page in Moodle • Inghamisd.glk12.ort/21t4s teachers • Welcome & Teacher badge • Flyer • Syllabus • Badges available • Graphic diagram of Missions & Quests • Graduation Certificates • Tracking document • Quiz answers • 21t4s Diploma from the Agency
Graduation certificates available to teachers with Awards & Badges…
To get started, print the “Important Documents” • This is a goodstarting point for documents
Teacher Mission Guides • INCLUDE: • Completion Time • Recommended Tools • Supporting Materials • Assessments
Assessing Proficiency Rubrics Digital Portfolio Online Quizzes
Check with your Tech Director! • Site URL list provided online • Few downloads • Email and video considerations
Video Requirements Videos • Hosting: • Vimeo as mp4 (iPad friendly) • SchoolTube • TeacherTube • GoAnimate • A few videos: • YouTube • Flash-based • Check for filtering
Student Emails Student emails Google Drive, as well as others require email addresses Check your policies Workarounds: ssmith+1@gmail.com, ssmith+2@gmail.com Considerations…
Meeting multiple school and district delivery needs Flexible Program • Dedicated technology courses • Integration into core classes • Multi-grade, multi-year approach
Model 1—Dedicated course Moodle & Blackboard versions – available • Full year: including supplemental and advanced activities; computer class • Semester: basic activities including all 21 Things • Both fit the needs of a “computer class” for middle school students Image courtesy of Microsoft.com
Model 2: Curriculum Integration Model Each content area integrates certain “things” into their course content. Students are exposed to all 21things within the four core/required area courses. (Note – Sample Only)
Model 3: Multi-year, multi-grade plan • Each grade level is responsible for integrating and teaching certain “Things” across the curriculum. • Sample: • Grade 6—Things 1‐7 • Grade 7—Things 8‐14 • Grade 8—Things 15‐21 Image courtesy of Microsoft.com and partner iStock photo
Questions? For more information, email: 21things4students@remc.net or visit the 21 Things 4 Students website