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Profile for Technology Literate Students

This week's example is from the Profiles for Technology Literate Students for grades 9-12.

2. Create and publish an online art gallery with examples and commentary that demonstrate an understanding of different historical periods, cultures, and countries. (1,2)


The following website is an engaging art resource to make the connections as described in the above profile.  Art offers a visual understanding of the historic period and the culture of that time.


Smarthistory.org is a free, not-for-profit, multi-media web-book designed as a dynamic supplement  for the traditional art history textbook. As of October 2011, Smarthistory is a part of the Khan Academy.  Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker are the creators of the podcasts and screen-casts found in Smarthistory.org.  These conversations discuss the works of art.
http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/


1. Creativity and Innovation
2. Communication and Collaboration
3. Research and Information Fluency
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
5. Digital Citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts




K-12 Tech Tools - http://edutechdatabase.wikispaces.com/home#.T1QpMYePW18

K-12 Tech Tools is a fantastic resource!  It includes many websites as well as iPad apps organized by subject area or grade level.  Check this out for new ideas!