Social Networking - Engaging students in the classroom

1. Social Networking Session 2 11:30 – 12:25 -- Theater A Engage in social networking sites using classroom Nings along with Web 2.0 technologies such as Glogster that foster cohesion, connect classrooms globally, and generate content via social interaction. Throughout this session, learners explore social networking resources that are available to educators and how these technologies can transform teaching and learning. Presenters will share their experiences by showcasing high school sites in various content areas such as Journalism in the 21st Century, AP Government, Video/Multimedia and Professional Development. Nashoba Regional High School, Bolton, MA Mary Marotta – Instructional Technology Laura Pagington – Social Studies Teacher Adrianne Locke – English Teacher – Linda Offt – Business Technology Teacher Jeremy Roche -Principal Backchannel http://todaysmeet.com/masscuesn Gloghttp://mmarotta.edu.glogster.com/glogsn/

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4. Social Networking and Twenty-First Century Student Outcomes http://www.p21.org/ Twenty-First Century Student Outcomes The elements described in this section as “21st century student outcomes” (represented by the rainbow) are the skills, knowledge and expertise students should master to succeed in work and life In the 21st century. P21 and its members provide tools and resources to help the U.S. education system keep up by fusing the three Rs and four Cs (critical thinking and problem solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity and innovation 1. Core Subjects and 21st Century Themes 2. Learning and Innovation Skills Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication and Collaboration 3. Information, Media and Technology Skills Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT Literacy 4. Life and Career Skills

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