21st Century Strands & Strategies
Chapter: Strands & Strategies: Deep Dive
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Connections
Purposefully select instructional technology tools that facilitate the content and the
instruction by engaging students in intentional learning outcomes. Examples of
instructional technology tools are:
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Innovative use of Smartboard
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Teacher developed websites
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Online instructional platforms
(Google apps, Adobe Connect,
and Schoology Learning
Management System)
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Video/audio podcasts
(production and distribution)
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Microsoft Office Products (Word,
PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook; many
features are underutilized)
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Subject Specific Tools for specific content:
o
Vernier (Logger Pro)
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Texas Instruments (graphing calculators, etc.)
o
Turnitin.com
Assessment
The tools of technology assess progress by collecting, analyzing and organizing student
information. The immediate feedback can be used by students to promote ownership
of learning and provide multiple opportunities for growth. Teachers can use the
information compiled and analyzed by technology to inform instructional decisions
(differentiated instruction, flexible grouping, readiness, enrichment, etc.) that result in
increased student achievement. Technology platforms can be used by students to
create products for formative as well as summative assessments and document growth
(digital portfolios).
Assessment Tool Examples
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Handheld Response Systems
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Online platforms (publisher provided/teacher generated)
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Digital Portfolios (ePortfolios)
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Students record summaries of work samples/audio recordings of problem
solving
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Various software to create student products
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Social media that provide a mix of creative expression and group work through
tasks like contributing to a blog, designing websites, uploading video
presentations, and creating Facebook pages for class projects
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Digital platforms for organizing and submitting/receiving feedback
