This document provides 10 steps for teachers to become tech rebels. It encourages connecting with others through social networks like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. It recommends exploring useful educational resources like Khan Academy, TED Talks, and podcasts. It suggests sharing content through sites like Prezi, SlideShare and Dropbox. Overall, the document promotes embracing new technologies to enhance learning and connecting with students.

1. Tech Tools For Rebels
By Andrew Wheelock
WNYRIC- CSLO Model Schools
http://about.me/andrew.m.wheelock
Danger
http://tinyurl.com/techrebel

2. What does it mean to be a Tech Rebel?
 You’re connected
 You’re engaged
 You’re like Forrest Gump- Finding yourself blissfully
ahead of the pack… and wondering why?
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3. Ok… but really, a rebel? A Revolutionary?
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4. Fixed Mindset- Growth
Mindset
“In a fixed mindset, people believe their basic qualities,
like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed traits. They
spend their time documenting their intelligence or talent
instead of developing them. They also believe that talent
alone creates success—without effort. They’re wrong.
In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic
abilities can be developed through dedication and hard
work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This
view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is
essential for great accomplishment. Virtually all great
people have had these qualities.”
http://mindsetonline.com/whatisit/about/index.html

5. Beware of paralysis from over analysis.

6. Before you know it, the Renaissance will be
here and we'll all be painting. - Woody Allen
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8. Step 1: ARM Yourself- with knowledge.
Internet safety begins with an attitude of proactivity and knowledge.
NOT with FEAR.
 Fear based internet safety programs drive students’ tech use
underground.

9. Step 2: Social Networks are powerful!
 Personal
 Facebook
 Google Plus
 Twitter
 Professional:
 Linkedin
 Tioki
Web Site
Story

10. Follow you, follow me
 Creed- He’s been trashing us relentlessly on Twitter.
It’s funny stuff, but mean.
 Jim: You follow him on Twitter?
 Creed: Everywhere I look, it’s “Betty White” this and
“Betty White” that. Finally a kid who’s not talking
about Betty White? Of course I follow him.
 -The Office
 Universal Network Television

11. Step 3: iTunes is not just for kids...
iTunes offers tons of useful podcasts as well as iTunes
University with high quality content for your professional
development and learning, but Apps are where its at!
Other alternatives are coming along
too:
Others: Zune... anyone... anyone?

12. Step 4: Steal only from the best!
Sources of top notch information:
Edutecher.com- Teacher Adam Bellow has created a
masterpiece for the web and a great app too.
Classroom 20: Live Education Seminar
Kathy Schrock: The first place to go!
Innovative Edu- Lisa Neilson
TedTalks- Expand your mind… the rest will follow
Edweek

13. Technology Tidbits

14. Step 5: Video is meaningful.
Ustream-
100 Best Sites for Educational Video
Khan Academy
SKYPE

15. Step 6: Googlize Yourself
Google +
Google Search
Google Maps
Google
Goggles
Google Earth
Drive
Etc.
Alternatives: Zoho

16. Step 7: Share and Share alike...
Share presentations, share
links
Prezi
Slideshare
http://delicious.com
Diigo
VYEW
Twiddla

17. Step 8: Get your head in the clouds
Dropbox
Box
Google Drive
Microsoft Skydrive

18. Step 9: Weird Words Are Your Friend
Everyone has talents. Isn’t it time to put yours and
your students to use?
Wiki
Blog
A Ning about PLN
Lulu
NING-
Creed Blog Creed
Blog

19. Step 10: Explore a New World
We must meet at our students half way
Virtual Environments:
Second Life
Jokaydia
Minecraft
Gaming:
World of Warcraft