Introducing http://21things4students.net By Carolyn McCarthy

FREE! resources to help build technology proficiency for students Over 2 million students use these resources in classrooms Over 9 million watched our videos Aligned to Michigan Competencies & International Technology standards Targets 5th-8th grades Is used K-12 Provides positive online learning experiences

21 things = 21 big ideas Fun Project-based Quests Things are broken down into smaller Quests (Q) Quests are project-based activities using FREE internet resources

Digital Portfolio of Projects The Quests Feature animated video introductions Learning Objectives, I Can statements, and Key vocabulary Step-by-step directions with checklists and tutorials Pre and Post Quizzes Meet technology standards important for success in school, work, and life Digital Portfolio of Projects

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS Roadmap in Basics Q1 Navigation Student Checklist for each Quest Opportunity for student feedback: survey on the graduation page of each Thing

7 Project Goals ALL FREE RESOURCES FOR K-12 No student login, account, or password needed for our site Projects to help build technology literacy skills

Goal 1 Set and reflect on Personal Learning Goals Help students become “Empowered Learners” by improving technology skills

Goal 2 …learn to be safe and smart online and knowledgeable Digital Citizens Usernames & Passwords

Goal 3 …think critically about online resources and to know how to use them effectively to create and construct artifacts

Goal 4 …develop problem solving, planning and design thinking skills 2. Visual Learning and 5-step Engineering Process 5. Digital Footprint and Planning a Web Presence 21. Coding & Game Design

Goal 5 …discover and use tools and strategies for collecting and analyzing data

Goal 6 …learn to express oneself creatively by using a variety of media tools that are appropriate to specific tasks

Goal 7 …learn to make positive contributions as collaborators in local and global communities

Digital Badges and Certificates Teachers have access to digital badges and award certificates to provide as you complete the ‘things’

Create …collaborate…communicate Create your own digital portfolio Collaborate with classmates Communicate with your parents/guardians, siblings, family members, friends, neighbors to help teach them what you learn

Your role To have fun learning and collaborating with others Provide appropriate feedback and suggestions to help keep these resources current, fun, and engaging Complete the End of ‘Thing’ surveys with appropriate feedback and suggestions (located on the “graduation pages”)

Special Thanks To Original 21things Project team: Jan Harding, Carolyn McCarthy, Jennifer Parker-Moore, Melissa White and new members Kay Hauck and Tina Tribu Intermediate School Districts for their support: Ingham ISD, Macomb ISD, Shiawassee RESD and our new partners Kalamazoo RESA, Clare-Gladwin/Gratiot-Isabella RESD’s REMC Association of Michigan for project funding and Sue Schwartz (Exec Director) RITS (REMC Instructional Technology Specialists) in Michigan 21t4students Advisory Team Teams of Revision teachers from across the state of Michigan helping keep the content current and fresh Students who have provided feedback and suggestions Special mention: Daryl McLeese, PawPaw Michigan teacher for the animated video introductions (and his student voices), Katherine Grunow for the Teacher Guides and content improvements, Douglas Quick for coding and gaming, Robin Pegg for accessibility and accommodations