Technology+Integrated+Curriculum

=This page uses the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education)  National Educational Technology Standards (NETS*S) and Performance Indicators = =for students and applies 21st Century Learning and tools. = The examples below should be used as a guide for schools to develop their own local 21st Century Curriculum.

**Creativity and Innovation **
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and practices using technology.

Standards: ** || ** Elementary ** || ** Intermediate ** || ** Middle ** || ** Other Web 2.0 Tools ** ||
 * **Performance
 * a apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. || * Use graphic organizer (concept mapping) software (Kidspiration / Inspiration) to describe/illustrate a topic.
 * Convert PowerPoint to digital format for publishing click for example || * Use Graphsy to graph collected data on a topic.
 * Use Wordle to create 'word cloud' of spelling / content vocab words click for example
 * Create a video or podcast of a school event click for example ||  || Create-A-Graph.com

X-Timeline (create a timeline online)

Stripgenerator (develop online comic strips) || Wikispaces.com ||
 * b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. ||  || * Integrate Music and Religion - Create 'Stomp' video (see lesson plan and video example) || * Use Blogs or Wikis to host a literature circle, book discussion, science experiment review, math concept interpretation. (click for example of school blog)
 * Use Mixbook or VoiceThread to publish a digital storytelling project click for example || Edublogs.com
 * c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. ||  ||   || Use Fluxtime to illustrate a process (i.e. How the Heart Works, How to Multiply Fractions) click for example ||   ||
 * d. identify trends and forecast possibilities ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

**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: Standards: ** || ** Elementary ** || ** Intermediate ** || ** Middle ** || ** Other Web 2.0 Tools ** || Sign-up to participate in an online project with another school. ||
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 * a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. ||  ||   || Develop contents for any subject area and publish online click for example using Glogster ||   ||
 * b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. ||  ||   || Write and record a 'rap' to learn about Spanish tenses. Click for example ||   ||
 * c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. || * Participate in an online 'Project by Jen' interactive event with classrooms around world.
 * Engage families to contribute to online digital project Click for digital Flat Stanley || Work collaboratively to create a glogster project about different Spanish cultures. || Share stories, ideas, content with another classroom via Skype. Click for example || Glogster.com
 * d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems. ||  ||   || Reflect on literature or religious topics ||   ||