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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

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

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

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

10. 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

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

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

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

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

15. 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

16. 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”)

17. 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