1. T ECHNOLOGY IN 21 ST C ENTURY S CHOOLS Jill Daignault

2. M ENU Introduction to Technology in Education Achievement in Content Areas Higher Order Thinking Skills 21 st Century Skills and Preparation

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4. A CHIEVEMENT IN C ONTENT A REAS Alignment between content-area learning standards and carefully selected technology uses can significantly increase test scores. (Cradler, 47)

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8. D IFFERENTIATED I NSTRUCTION Image from: http://hubpages.com/hub/Differentiated-Instructionhttp://hubpages.com/hub/Differentiated-Instruction Educators can differentiate instruction through a range of instructional and management strategies, including software, video streaming, and the web. - eSchool News

9. 21 ST C ENTURY S KILLS AND P REPARATION Image and information from: http://www.p21.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=254&Itemid=119http://www.p21.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=254&Itemid=119 People in the 21st century live in a technology and media-suffused environment, marked by various characteristics, including: 1)access to an abundance of information 2)rapid changes in technology tools 3)the ability to collaborate and make individual contributions on an unprecedented scale. To be effective in the 21st century, citizens and workers must be able to exhibit a range of functional and critical thinking skills related to information, media and technology.

10. R ESOURCES Center for Technology and Teacher Education: Content Areas. Web. 23 Feb. 2011.. http://www.teacherlink.org/content/ Cradler, J. et al. How does technology influence student learning?. Learning and Leading with Technology 29.8 (2002): 46–49. Print. Earle, R. S. The integration of instructional technology into public education: Promises and challenges. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY-SADDLE BROOK THEN ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ- 42.1 (2002): 5–13. Print. Palozzi, V. J, and T. E Spradlin. Educational technology in Indiana: Is it worth the investment. Education policy brief 4.4 (2006): n. pag. Print. Reynolds, G.M. Ph.D. Using Technology in Education. Using Technology to Improve Student Learning. Viewpoints Vol 12. 3-25. Print. Schacter, J. The Impact of Educational Technology on Student Achievement: What the Most Current Research Has To Say. Milken Exchange on Education Technology. (1999) 3-11. Print. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills - Home. Web. 23 Feb. 2011.. http://www.p21.org/index.php