At this point I have completed reading the two assigned chapters. I feel that the first chapter was
sort of a review and started to set the stage for a break up of each of the six 21st century skills. At my school we have some opportunities for professional development and have briefly discussed a few of the 21st century skills that were mentioned in the reading. Before these PD opportunities I thought just because technology was included, then 21st century skills were being used. Well, as I am continuing in my life long learning, I am finding that is not true. In fact, it can be far from true! I agree with our textbook when it stated that an effective technology enhanced task will use technology only when it is necessary and appropriate.
I have played around a bit with some of the graphic programs and am finding some cool things…I made a graphic “WANTED” poster of my little Pomeranian, LuLu, from image chef. I started to laugh out loud, printed it off, and now it’s hanging on my refrigerator. I can see how my students have so much fun on the internet. I do want to work more on ToonDoo or Toonlet because I think that is something my students will like to do in computer class. Hopefully I can figure them out.
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Sandy.. Welcome to our class! I agree with 21st Century Skills being more than just using the technology. It is about being able to critically think and use the technology on a whole new level that most of us weren't taught about.
I also used Image Chef to create a graphic. I really like your idea of a wanted poster. I could think of some great classroom displays for word work and comprehension with that idea. Have fun exploring more!
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