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Profile for Technology Literate Students


This week's example is from the Profiles for Technology Literate Students for grades 3-5.

9. Debate the effect of existing and emerging technologies on individuals, society, and the global community. (5, 6)
Technology is ever changing!  I find new ideas to use almost everyday.  The questions I always ask is "How will this help me or help a teacher?" "How will this be a benefit to students?" Here are 41 Websites for Teachers to Integrate Tech into the Classroom" https://askatechteacher.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/41-websites-for-teachers-to-integrate-tech-into-your-classroom/ Sometimes it is not the websites found but how technology changes.  A recent example is Google's new policy. http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/preview/  Although this may be too much to consider for students in grades 3-5, looking at our district Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) in general terms is important for students at this age and older to consider.  Very few students have even the most basic understanding of this policy even though they have signed the policy.  
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


Did You Know...February 1st was the first Digital Learning Day?
Check out more about it at this link http://www.digitallearningday.org/  Many schools participated in Digital Learning Day and shared what they did.  The Toolkits tab has many resources.  Check it out for ideas!