Kimberly+Duran


 * __National Education Technology Standard__**

4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers: a. advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources b. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources c. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information d. develop and model cultural understanding and global

To me- (Kim Duran) This means that teachers will model and teach internet safety, fair use guidelines and copyright. This means that teachers will provide access to tools and resoruces equitably for all students. For example, technology tools and resources will not be used only as a reward or center time for kids that finish their assignments early. This means that teachers will be responsible users of social technologies (Facebook, Ning, etc.). From Web Tools Galore 7/20/10 From [|ISTE's list], here are the ones I currently use, want to continue to use, and/or expand my use of New tools to add to my "tool belt" this year
 * [] (We have a school account, so the expanded videos are available to our students)
 * [] (We are putting this icon on our Netbook image so that teachers and students can share their files)
 * [] (This is a tool I want to specifically use this year with the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students)
 * [] (Expand staff use AND have students create surveys, especially during their data and stats unit for math)
 * [] (Set up grade level Nings and use our Jr. Great Books Ning more effectively)
 * [|http://www.wordle.net] (Note to self-Don't forget to update Java on the new image for the lab computers. Use as a summarizing tool)
 * [] (Expand my personal page and support teachers that want to have their page link from our school site)
 * [] (Use with my after school club)
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 * [|http://www.skype.com]
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 * [] (Use with my after school club)
 * [] (Use with my after school club)

Journal entry for 7/20/10 Looking over the tools from ISTE, I actually felt like I am not as far behind as I thought I was. With a new school year starting next week, I began to panic when thinking about what I will be doing with my middle school students this year. I am fortunate in that I don't have a set curriculum for technology classes with students; I have the ability to create content, guided by the NETs for Students. I am also fortunate that I have had all of these students for 4 years now, so I can build on their strengths and continue to help them with their stretches. Last, I am supported by a district coach who is very knowledgeable about all of these tools.

Additional Information I Found About Web 2.0 Tools 7/20/10 APS Online-21st Century Teaching course Web 2.0 tools have three defining characteristics: interactive, accessible, and collaborative. The 7 reasons for using these tools are The 6 main categories of Web 2.0 tools are Discovery Education recommendations are Journal entry regarding Internet Safety 7/21/10 I specifically looked at safety for teens at [] I am glad that there is an audio option for the students to listen to the article if they are not able to read it on their own. Spanish speakers and listeners can also change the language to Spanish. In addition, both the English and Spanish articles can be printed. The article has 3 main categories: smart surfing, cyberbullying, and online annoyances. At the bottom of each section there are related articles that support the 3 sutopics. I personallly would use this article as 3 separate lesson plans, with a culminating activity of signing a contract related to the topics or creating their own [|**saftey plan**] Under the tab for kids, there was also some very helpful information. [] This section does not have a Spanish option, but does allow the kids the option to print the article. This article has 4 main sections: Who You are Online, Facebook and Myspace, Online Bullying and Rules to Follow. Again, each section has additional support articles at the bottom. Last, there is a section for parents regarding Internet Safety. [] This article has 6 sections: Internet Safety Laws, Online Protection Tools, Getting Invovled in Kids Online Activities, Basic Rules, Chat Room Caution and Warning Signs. Again, there is audio support and a Spanish option. At the bottom of each article under MORE ON THIS TOPIC are additional resources, which includes games and activities to interact with the topic. NOTE TO SELF- [|www.netsmartz.org] would be worth bookmarking on Boston's Web Resources page. Also, reference July 22 agenda for additional sites about internet safety.
 * 1) engagement
 * 2) differentiation
 * 3) critical thinking
 * 4) new capabilities
 * 5) alternative learning environments
 * 6) extended learning
 * 7) lifelong learning skills
 * 1) presentation tools
 * 2) video tools
 * 3) mobile tools
 * 4) image editing tools
 * 5) community tools
 * 6) best of the rest tools
 * 1) presentation tools ([])
 * 2) video tools ([])
 * 3) mobile tools ([])
 * 4) image editing tools
 * 5) community tools ([])
 * 6) best of the rest ([])

FINAL PROJECT 7/23/10 This unit of study (Internet Safety) will be used by the middle school students at Boston K-8. Some adaptations may be made for 6th graders. The purpose of the unit is to introduce, and in most cases, revisit what students have learned about Internet Stafety in previous years. Last year we used materials from Brain Pop, Brain Pop Jr. and materials provided by the district. Once I get back to school, I will have my district technology coach help me organize all these materials in Moodle so that students will have a course that they can access from their personal device, a laptop or netbook, which is checked out to each student for the entire year. The academic learning outcome for this unit is that students have a clear understanding and can use specific strategies to be safe while working online. Also, there will be a communication component with parents. Parents can be an ally when it comes to saftey online. The technology outcome is exposure to and use of Web 2.0 tools in order to address 21st Century Skills.
 * Unit Overview**

This unit will address all the standards for students. Specific performance indicators under each standard will be addressed throughout the unit. **Content Standards** Secondary Writing continuum [] Middle School Pacing guides for Reading [] Students will be a reader, writer, listener, viewer and speaker. session 1**- [] Students will begin this session by using their ActivExpression to respond to the question "What are some smart things you can do while using the Internet?" Their responses will be splashed on the Promethean board to be referenced during the discussion part of the lesson. Students will then read or listen to the Smart Surfinging section of the article. Last, students will complete the graphic organizer listing 5 things to do and 5 things not to do to be a smart surfer. For students that finish early, they will read the additional article [|Protecting Your Online Identity and Reputation].
 * NET-S for Students**
 * Creativity and Innovation**-Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
 * Communication and Collaboration**-Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
 * Research and Information Fluency-**Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate and use information.
 * Crtical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making**-Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
 * Digital Citizenship**-Students understand human, cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
 * Technology Operations and Concepts**-Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations.
 * Implementation
 * session 2**- [] Students will begin this session by using their ActivExpression to generate a list of words that come to mind when they hear the word bully. Their responses will be splashed ont he Promethean board to be referenced during the discussion part of the lesson. Students will then read or listen to the Cyberbullying section of the article. They will then read or listen to the addional article also title Cyberbullying. As students read the two articles they will complete the graphic organizer listing words associated with bullying. Students will end the session by creating a Wordle with the words that best describe for them the meaning of cyberbullying.
 * session 3**- [] Student will begin this session by using their ActivExpression to enter their birth date. This will help us to determine who is 13 and why that's important to today's topic, My Space and Facebook. Students will read or listen to the Your Online Identity article. They will then pair off and each student will take a side to debate the 13 years old guideline for use of these social networks. We will then use a flip camera or video camera to capture the debate. Students will be given a homework assignment to complete a written essay, supporting the side of the debate that they feel most comfortable about. I have not yet decided how students will post their essay, but possibly on Moodle, Ning or a Wiki.
 * session 4**- [] For the last lesson, students will read or listen to the Internet Safety information provided to parents. They will take key points from each section of this article to include in a Glogster. The audience for their Glogster will be their parents, their teachers and their peers. Outstanding examples will be posted on the Boston K-8 website under the Internet Saftey tab.
 * session 5**- [] Students will create their online saftey plan. They will create an audio file of their plan, using Audacity or an i-pod with the Belkin recorder to capture their voice. Other possiblities may be to use voice thread, a flip camera or the visualizer and audio tools in ActivInpsire.
 * session 6**- Session 5 will be an opportunity for students to polish their presentations before they are evaluated and presented to the target audience. Students will use the rubric to self assess. They may also ask a peer for feedback before submitting their final presentation. For students that finish early or need a modification to the assigment, they can assess materials related to these topics at [].
 * session 7-9** Realistically, there will be interruptions along the way. This will be the built in extra time that we may need if interruptions occur.

This unit will occur during the first semester of the 2010-2011 school year. I will meet with my district technology support coach during the staff development days before the semester starts to create the course in Moodle. The semester is 9 weeks long, with one 50-minute technology block with me in the computer lab each week. The culminating project will be shared with parents during the 8th or 9th week of the semester, before the first grading period ends.
 * Timeline**

I will use [|RubiStar] to create rubrics for each session that has a technology component. The cooperating classroom teachers will also assess any written components during the unit. As a wrap-up activity, students will self assess how they were a reader, writer, listener, viewer and speaker during this unit.
 * Student Rubrics**

Moodle, Websites, Wordle, Glogster, i-pod with a Belkin recorder, Flip Camera, Visualizer, ActivInspire The purpose for using each component=interactivity, accessibility, and collaboration
 * Technology Components**

Journal Entry 7/23/10 > This course gave me the opportunity to really visit the specifics related to Web 2.0. Personally I realize that I am not as far behind as I thought I might be. Professionally, it was nice to have time to explore and try Web 2.0 technologies that I haven't had a chance to use. During the creation of this unit, I was also able to think of other ways I can use what I have learned during the past three days. My ideas thus far are to have an after school club for middle school students that gives them a chance to explore these tools. I will also use the suggestion below as a framework for running my Tech Tuseday staff development sessions. > Have tool time more directed. Spend time on each category listed below, "playing" with specific tools that fit in that category. Participants can choose which tool in each category that they want to play with. Then have a sharing session of the tools before moving to the next category. Thanks. I enjoyed the class.
 * How has this course been of benefit for you in relation to the use/application of technology? Personally? Profession?
 * In your opinion, how could this course be improved or strengthened to better meet your needs?
 * 1) presentation tools
 * 2) video tools
 * 3) mobile tools
 * 4) image editing tools
 * 5) community tools
 * 6) best of the rest tools