Reflections

Going throught the 11 Tools for the 21st Century Learner made me realize that there were many advancements in educational technology which I was unaware of or had limited knowlege. I enjoyed learning all the 11 tools and I believe my students will also benefit from them. I will certainly incorporate more technology into instruction.
My favorite tool in my digital technology toolbox is Photostory digital story telling. I think my students will be excited to use the flip camera, videos and images on the internet to create and share stories. I also think wikis will be beneficial and fun for my students. My students will be able to use wikis in cooperative work to create stories and they will be able to write sentences using newly learned words posted on the wiki.

Tool # 11

I would make sure my students know digital etiquette. They would need to recognize inappropriate digital conduct when they see it and become responsible digital citizens. I would also make sure my students know that the internet is not necessarily a safe place and it is often used by people to commit crimes such as identity theft. My students will also be taught to search for information at reliable websites, approved by the school district to ensure accuracy of information.
I will model the attributes of digital citizenship in the classroom when using the Activeboard and the internet to teach a lesson. I will talk to my students about digital security and etiquette.