Several technology tools are shared as well as how to use them to meet Common Core State Standards. Writing, Reading and History/Literacy Standards are addressed. Collaboration tools, Primary Source Document Sites, Blogging tools, Research and Vocabulary tools are shared as well.
4. Engagement
Cooperation
Collaboration
Life Long Learner
Where does technology fit into teaching
state standards?
5.
6. 6-8.RH.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of
primary and secondary sources.
6-8.RH.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as
they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to
domains related to history/social studies.
9-10.RH.9. Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic
in several primary and secondary sources.
9-10.WHST.8. Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced
searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in
answering the research question; integrate information into the
text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding
plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
11-12.RH.9. Integrate information from diverse sources, both
primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an
idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources.
11-12.WHST.6. Use technology, including the Internet, to
produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing
products in response to ongoing feedback, including new
arguments or information.
7. Historical Thinking
HS.10. Evaluate an historical source for point
of view and historical context.
HS.11. Gather and analyze historical
information, including contradictory data, from
a variety of primary and secondary
sources, including sources located on the
Internet, to support or reject hypotheses.
HS.12. Construct and defend a written
historical argument using relevant primary and
secondary sources as evidence.
8. They need to be able to use technology
strategically when creating, refining, and
collaborating on writing.
They have to become adept at gathering
information, evaluating sources, and citing
material accurately…
9. 6. Use technology, including the Internet, to
produce, publish, and update individual or shared
writing products in response to ongoing
feedback, including new arguments or
information.
8. Gather relevant information from multiple print
and digital sources, using search terms
effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of
each source; and quote or paraphrase
the data and conclusions of others while avoiding
plagiarism and following a standard
format for citation.
12. Lessons & Activities for Collaborative Writing
Peer Research, Writing and Editing
Project Outlines
Creative Writing Stories
Collaborative Cause and Effect Writing
Document Mash-ups
Character Letter Exchange
Global Connection Lesson Writing
13. 2. Integrate and evaluate information
presented in diverse media and
formats, including
visually, quantitatively, and orally.
5. Integrate and evaluate content
presented in diverse formats and
media, including visually and
quantitatively, as well as in words.
14. "The standards expect that students will grow
their vocabularies through a mix of
conversations, direct instruction, and reading. The
standards will help students determine word
meanings, appreciate the nuances of words, and
steadily expand their repertoire of words and
phrases" (Common Core Standards).
24. Teachers
Create a website
Post Homework to
Students & Parents
Share Resources with
students
Create a class bulletin
board
Connect with other
classrooms
Make a class newsletter
Create a “This Day in
History” page
Have a student blogging
challenge – students a
challenged to write, create
and develop the best blog.
Students
Write a reflection
Comment on other
student’s blogs
Peer edit with comments
Have discussion groups
Share Current Events
Write newsletter stories
Post your
video, timeline, photo &
other creations
Take on a blogging
challenge and deck out
your blog.