26
The 21 Things 4 Students Project Providing FREE web tools addressing ISTE Standards for Students
The 21 Things 4 Students ProjectProviding FREE web tools addressing ISTE
Standards for Students
All Things 21…
• 21things4teachers.net• 21things4administrators.net• 21things4students.net• 21things4ipads.net (beta-Sept. 2013)
REMC/ISD Project
In partnership with our revision teachers from around the state
Project Managers and Partners
Jan HardingInstructional Technology ConsultantMacomb ISD, Michigan
Carolyn McCarthyProject ManagerEd Tech Consultant Valerie
CoffeyShiawasse RESD, Consultant
Jennifer Parker-Moore Ed. DInstructional Technology ConsultantMacomb ISD, Michigan
Melissa WhiteEd Tech ConsultantProject Manager
• Project-based – Authentic assessment– Students build digital Portfolios and do hands-on
activities• ‘Game-like’ environment with badges– Missions, Quests, Videos, Avatars, “Agent” theme
• Uses FREE web 2.0 tools
Building technologySkills for the 21st Century
Addressing State & National Standards
• METS-S: MI technology standards– MDE http://techplan.org/mets.html– Met requirements for 8th grade technology assessment
• ISTE: National technology standards– http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-students.aspx
• Partnership for 21st Century Skills– http://www.p21.org/
• Common Core
21things4students 2013-4http://www.21things4students.net
The “Things” for Students
Anatomy of a “Thing”• Mission (s) • Mission Briefing• Quests (Projects)– Blending content with
technology skills
• Steps– Agent assignments
Tutorials, directions, handouts, examples
• Quiz (vocab) in testmoz• Survey (feedback)• Graduation Badges
Teacher Support
Teachers using this site with their classrooms are asked to register at
the “Teacher Start Page”
Moodle Secure Site for Teacher Resource Materials
• Password protected page in Moodle– Inghamisd.glk12.ort/21t4s teachers
• Welcome & Teacher badge– Flyer– Syllabus
• Badges available • Graphic diagram of Missions & Quests• Graduation Certificates• Tracking document• Quiz answers• 21t4s Diploma from the Agency
Graduation certificates available to teachers with Awards & Badges…
• This is a goodstarting point for documents
To get started, print the “Important Documents”
Version options for the Tracking Doc
Teacher Mission GuidesINCLUDE:•Completion Time•Recommended Tools•Supporting Materials•Assessments
Assessing ProficiencyRubrics
Digital Portfolio
Online Quizzes
Check with your Tech Director!•Site URL list provided online•Few downloads•Email and video considerations
Video Requirements
Videos• Hosting:
– Vimeo as mp4 (iPad friendly)– SchoolTube– TeacherTube– GoAnimate– A few videos:
• YouTube• Flash-based
• Check for filtering
Considerations…• Student emails–Google Drive, as well as others require
email addresses –Check your policies–Workarounds: [email protected],
Student Emails
Flexible Program• Dedicated technology courses• Integration into core classes• Multi-grade, multi-year approach
Meeting multiple school and district delivery needs
Model 1—Dedicated courseMoodle & Blackboard versions – available
• Full year: including supplemental and advanced activities; computer class
• Semester: basic activities including all 21 Things
Both fit the needs of a “computer class” for middle school students
Image courtesy of Microsoft.com
Model 2: Curriculum Integration ModelEach content area integrates certain “things” into their course content. Students are exposed to all 21things within the four core/required area courses. (Note – Sample Only)
Model 3: Multi-year, multi-grade plan
Each grade level is responsible for integrating and teaching certain “Things” across the curriculum.
Sample:Grade 6—Things 1 7‐
Grade 7—Things 8 14‐
Grade 8—Things 15 21‐
Image courtesy of Microsoft.com and partner iStock photo
