Teaching with the Tools Kids Really Use: Learning with Web and Mobile Technologies
Writing for educators who want to use 21st-century technologies to help deliver relevant classroom instruction, Susan Brooks-Young examines inexpensive hardware already used by many students, explores free Web 2.0 tools such as social networking sites and virtual worlds, and sheds light on both common objections and changing points of view about using mobile technologies for instructional support.\ Emphasizing digital citizenship-the ethical use of technology-this invaluable resource...
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This resource helps educators integrate Web and mobile technologies and tools into classroom instruction and offers a model for selecting appropriate tools and technologies for K–12 settings.
Acknowledgments ixAbout the Author xiIntroduction 11 21st-Century Skills 5What Are 21st-Century Skills? 6Common Objections to Teaching 21st-Century Skills 7Changing Viewpoints 8Strategies for Classroom Use 9Practical Suggestions 10Discussion Points 11References 11Part I Mobile Technologies 132 Cell Phones 15The Scoop on Cell Phones 15Common Objections to Cell Phone Use on Campus 16Changing Viewpoints 17Strategies for Classroom Use 18Practical Suggestions 19Discussion Points 21References 223 MP3 Players 25MP3 Player Basics 26Common Objections to MP3 Player Use on Campus 27Changing Viewpoints 27Strategies for Classroom Use 28Practical Suggestions-Using Existing Files 29Practical Suggestions-Podcasting Basics 30Discussion Points 31References 324 Netbooks 35Netbooks 101 36Common Objections to Netbooks Use on Campus 39Changing Viewpoints 40Strategies for Classroom Use 41Practical Suggestions 41Discussion Points 43References 43Part II Web 2.0 Tools 455 Social Networks 47Introduction to Social Networks 48Common Objections to Social Network Services Use on Campus 50Changing Viewpoints 52Strategies for Classroom Use 53Practical Suggestions 54Discussion Points 55References 556 Virtual Worlds 57Virtual Worlds Basics 58Common Objections to Virtual Worlds Use on Campus 61Changing Viewpoints 62Strategies for Classroom Use 62Practical Suggestions 63Discussion Points 65References 657 Creating Content-Writing 67Writing Online 68Common Objections to Classroom Use of Online Writing Tools 70Changing Viewpoints 72Strategies for Classroom Use 72Practical Suggestions 73Discussion Points 75References 758 Creating Content-Images 77Online Photos and Video 78Common Objections to Classroom Use of Online Photo and Video Sites 79Changing Viewpoints 83Strategies for Classroom Use 83Practical Suggestions 84Discussion Points 86References 869 Gaming 89The Basics About Games and Gaming 90Common Objections to Classroom Use of Online and Video Games 92Changing Viewpoints 94Strategies for Classroom Use 94Practical Suggestions 95Discussion Points 96References 97Part III Digital Citizenship and Decision-Making Model 9910 Digital Citizenship 101Ethical Use of Technology 102Discussion Points 109References 11011 Decision-Making and Implementation Model 111Who's Calling the Shots? 111Thinking Ahead 113Decision-Making Model 114Glossary 123Web Sites by Topic 127Index 133
\ April De Gennaro“I want to givethis bookto my principal and every person I talk to so we begin to change the way we think about using technology with kids. This book empowers teachers to engage ITspecialistsor administrators in a discussion about the use of mobile technologies or Web 2.0. The book gives the reader lots of information (ammunition) to go out and make things happen with their cell phone, laptop, MP3 player, or digital camera!”\ \ \ \ \ Professionally Speaking"Susan Brooks-Young sets out to prove that rather than being banished, technology should be fully embraced and placed at the heart of education."\ \ \ Salika A. Lawrence"The book is written in very accessible language, clear and easy to read. This timelybook presents readers with a plethora of ideas and strategies for implementing technology-based activities that will help students meet the standards and increase their awareness of technology tools currently available.”\ \ \ \ \ Carol S. Holzberg“This is a very well-written text with an abundance of terrific Web-based resources that educators can use to hunt for more information.”\ \ \ \ \ Ryan Imbriale"Susan Brooks-Young has once again provided a must-read book for educators. Each chapter is masterfully framed to provide practitioners, policy makers, thought-leaders, and anyone involved in 21st-century education with solid arguments, practical applications, and helpful resources. The decision-making and implementation model provided will assist anyone who is incorporating new technology into instruction.”\ \ \ \ \ Rowland Baker"Brooks-Young takes the flat world right into the classroom. She gives real-world examples of how any educator can help bring their classroom, school, or district to the forefront of emerging technologies. An extraordinary read for any educator."\ \ \ \ \ Regina M. Mistretta"Use of this books ideas and investigation of their impact on student learning has the potential to broaden the knowledge base concerning the implications for technology use on teaching and learning. Highly recommended."\ \
