Communication

NETS*S2. Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:


 * interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
 * communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
 * develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.
 * contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

Students today have access to a wealth of communication tools! Watch a group of young people today and see how they use technology for communication. Even within a social setting, they are texting, updating their Facebook pages, and sharing images and videos. How can these powerful tools be harnessed for educational purposes? We will review some tools for communication and consider how they can be used to extend learning, share information and ideas with students, parents, and peers.

**Video:** Did You Know 4.0

ICT Literacy Maps

Communication Tools:

 * Skype
 * DimDim
 * Engrade
 * Edublogs
 * Wikispaces
 * PBWorks
 * [|ePals]
 * Edmodo
 * Blabberize
 * [|Popplet] online or the app--Popplet Tutorial
 * [[file:Kidspiration3_basics.doc]]

Resources:
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 * Web 2.0 Tools
 * [|NETS Implementation: Communication and Collaboration]
 * Learning Beyond Walls: 21 Skype Resources
 * Thinkfinity: 21st Century Skills
 * ICT Digital Literacy
 * Intel Teach Elements: Collaboration in the Digital Classroom Module 4 Lesson 1: Effective Digital Communication
 * K-12 Student Project Examples

Ideas for Use in the Classroom:
Popplet app 1. A nice beginning of the year activity where students can tell about themselves. Once you see Kidspiration/Inspiration, you will see how the same thing can be done with these programs.

Skype 1. Talk to an expert 2. See PenPals face to face

PBWorks 1. I make research organizers to use with classes researching specific topics. Includes links to online databases, library catalog and Internet sites. Can be changed easily.