1. Learning Theories for the Digital Age Socio-cultural Learning Theory Zone of Proximal Development/Collaboration Activity Theory Constructivism Complexity Theory Connectivism Limitations

2. 21 st century Learning Environments Larson, L. C., & Miller, T. (2011). 21st century skills: Prepare students for the future. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 47(3), 121-123. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. Creativity Communication and collaboration Research and information fluency Critical thinking Problem solving Decision making Digital citizenship Technology Operations and Concepts

3. Tech Ed: Is There a Down Side? Pressure on teachers to use technology. Technology is not just a teaching aid. Required ongoing support/professional development. Students’ perception of technology and learning. Educational technology expenditures. Changing attitudes and pedagogy. 3

4. Classroom Technology Low Level Instruction: Email, Internet searches, Mid Level Instruction: Blogs, WIKIs, Blackboard…. High Level Instruction: Multi-Media, Video, Audio, Presentation, Collaboration 4

5. Five Steps for Implementation Step 1: Examine Your Teaching Style Step 2: Assess Your Students 'Preferred Learning Styles Step 3: Study Online and Traditional Teaching and Learning Tools Step 4: Select Online Teaching and Learning Tools Step 5: Reflect, Implement, Reflect, and Revise Schmidt, K. (2004). A Model to Integrate Online Teaching and Learning Tools into the Classroom. Journal of Technology Studies, 30(2), 86-92. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. 5