The 21 Things 4 Students Project Providing 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 Harding Instructional Technology Consultant Macomb ISD, Michigan Carolyn McCarthy Project Manager Ed Tech Consultant Valerie Coffey Shiawasse RESD, Consultant Jennifer Parker-Moore Ed. D Instructional Technology Consultant Macomb ISD, Michigan Melissa White Ed Tech Consultant Project 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 technology Skills for the 21 st Century

Addressing State & National Standards METS-S: MI technology standards – MDE – Met requirements for 8 th grade technology assessment ISTE: National technology standards – Partnership for 21 st Century Skills – Common Core

21things4students

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 good starting point for documents To get started, print the “Important Documents”

Version options for the Tracking Doc

Teacher Mission Guides INCLUDE: Completion Time Recommended Tools Supporting Materials Assessments

Assessing Proficiency Rubrics Digital Portfolio Online Quizzes

Check with your Tech Director! Site URL list provided online Few downloads 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 s – Google Drive, as well as others require addresses – Check your policies – Workarounds: Student s

Flexible Program Dedicated technology courses Integration into core classes Multi-grade, multi-year approach Meeting multiple school and district delivery needs

Model 1—Dedicated course Moodle & 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 Model Each 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

Questions? For more information, or visit the 21 Things 4 Students website