The document discusses how educational networking tools like Edmodo and Edutopia can facilitate collaboration, resource sharing, and communication to help prepare students for the 21st century. Edmodo is described as a teacher-controlled social networking site that allows students to collaborate securely and access class materials online. Edutopia provides resources, activities, and professional development for teaching 21st century skills like finding, assessing, and using information creatively. The document advocates for using these networking tools to create an "anytime, anywhere" learning environment that extends learning beyond the classroom.

1. Networking
The 21st Century Classroom
By Jeanette King ET 8038
EDLD 5362 Informational Systems

2. Networking
The 21st Century Classroom
Connected and Relevant
"Collaboration, resource sharing, and student/
teacher and student/student dialog can all
be facilitated by the appropriate use of
educational networking tools” (Hegna &
Johnson, 2010, p. 50).
“Using collaboration and communication tools
with educational methods that also promote
these skills will help students acquire the
abilities they need for the future” (Solomon
& Schrum, 2007, p. 20).
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3. Networking
The 21st Century Classroom
Two Networking Resources
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4. Networking
The 21st Century Classroom
Edmodo is evolving the classroom
to connect students’ digital lives
with digital applications for
learning.
Nic Borg and Jeff O’Hara have
developed a safe environment for
learners to express ideas anytime
and anywhere.
My students are engaged and
motivated when they are
participating in our class groups.
They excitedly explain to others
that Edmodo is our educational
Facebook.

5. Why do I use Edmodo?
This networking site is a teacher controlled environment that allows students
to securely collaborate and communicate. Students may access homework,
grades, saved projects, and class notifications. I am able to upload saved
documents and links and attach them to posts.
How do I use Edmodo?
21st Century tool for collaboration and communication
Create online quizzes, assignments, and polls
Professional communities
Reward student effort
Store resources and data

6. Networking
The 21st Century Classroom
Edutopia is a non-profit
organization dedicated to
preparing students for a future of
lifelong learning.
Edutopia stresses the 21st
century skills of finding
information, assessing
information, and creatively using
information to accomplish goals.

7. Why do I use Edutopia?
This networking site is easy to navigate. There are search engines
within the site to help you locate what you need. The activities and
resources are separated into age appropriate grade levels. The
professional development is current and organized by topic.
How do I use Edutopia?
5th grade resources
Project-based learning activities
Professional development (videos and blogs)
Professional communities
Free classroom guides and educational downloads

8. Networking
The 21st Century Classroom
Impacts Teacher Practice
Anytime, anywhere learning
Creating products
Customizes and personalizes
learning
Extended classroom
Lifelong learning
Professional communities
Providing feedback
Reinforcing effort
Technology support
Technology resources
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9. Networking
The 21st Century Classroom
Future Plan
“Instead of controlling a classroom, a Source: Jeremy F. Strayer,
teacher now influences or shapes a Ohio State University
network” (Siemens, 2010, para. 11).
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10. References
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Social Learning Network for Teachers and Students. Retrieved April 21, 2012, from
http://www.edmodo.com
Hagna, J., & Johnson, D. (2010). Guidelines for Educators Using Social and Educational
Networking Sites. Library Media Connection, 28(5), 50-51.
K-12 Education & Learning Innovations with Proven Strategies that Work | Edutopia. (n.d.). K-12
Education & Learning Innovations with Proven Strategies that Work | Edutopia. Retrieved
April 22, 2012, from http://www.edutopia.org
Siemens, G. (2010, February 16). Teaching in Social and Technological Networks.
Connectivism. Retrieved April 21, 2012, from http://www.connectivism.ca/?cat=3
Solomon, G., & Schrum, L. (2007). Web 2.0: new tools, new schools. Eugene, Or.: International
Society for Technology in Education.
The Flipped Classroom Infographic. (n.d.). Knewton - Adaptive Learning Platform™ . Retrieved
April 20, 2012, from http://www.knewton.com/flipped-classroom/