1. NetworkingThe 21st Century ClassroomBy Jeanette King ET 8038EDLD 5362 Informational Systems

2. NetworkingThe 21st Century ClassroomConnected and Relevant"Collaboration, resource sharing, and student/teacher and student/student dialog can allbe facilitated by the appropriate use ofeducational networking tools (Hegna &Johnson, 2010, p. 50).Using collaboration and communication tools with educational methods that also promote these skills will help students acquire the abilities they need for the future (Solomon & Schrum, 2007, p. 20).gigglepotz.com 3. NetworkingThe 21st Century ClassroomTwo Networking Resources arasenterprise.com 4. NetworkingThe 21st Century ClassroomEdmodo is evolving the classroomto connect students digital liveswith digital applications forlearning.Nic Borg and Jeff OHara havedeveloped a safe environment forlearners to express ideas anytimeand anywhere.My students are engaged andmotivated when they areparticipating in our class groups.They excitedly explain to othersthat Edmodo is our educationalFacebook. 5. Why do I use Edmodo?This networking site is a teacher controlled environment that allows studentsto securely collaborate and communicate. Students may access homework,grades, saved projects, and class notifications. I am able to upload saveddocuments and links and attach them to posts.How do I use Edmodo?21st Century tool for collaboration and communicationCreate online quizzes, assignments, and pollsProfessional communitiesReward student effortStore resources and data 6. NetworkingThe 21st Century ClassroomEdutopia is a non-profitorganization dedicated topreparing students for a future oflifelong learning.Edutopia stresses the 21stcentury skills of findinginformation, assessinginformation, and creatively usinginformation to accomplish goals. 7. Why do I use Edutopia?This networking site is easy to navigate. There are search engineswithin the site to help you locate what you need. The activities andresources are separated into age appropriate grade levels. Theprofessional development is current and organized by topic.How do I use Edutopia?5th grade resourcesProject-based learning activitiesProfessional development (videos and blogs)Professional communitiesFree classroom guides and educational downloads 8. NetworkingThe 21st Century ClassroomImpacts Teacher Practice Anytime, anywhere learning Creating products Customizes and personalizes learning Extended classroom Lifelong learning Professional communities Providing feedback Reinforcing effort Technology support Technology resourcesasliathogeschoolrotterdam.wikispaces.com 9. NetworkingThe 21st Century ClassroomFuture PlanInstead of controlling a classroom, aSource: Jeremy F. Strayer,teacher now influences or shapes aOhio State Universitynetwork (Siemens, 2010, para. 11).http://www.knewton.com/flipped-classroom/ 10. ReferencesEdmodo | Secure Social Learning Network for Teachers and Students. (n.d.). Edmodo | Secure Social Learning Network for Teachers and Students. Retrieved April 21, 2012, from http://www.edmodo.comHagna, J., & Johnson, D. (2010). Guidelines for Educators Using Social and Educational Networking Sites. Library Media Connection, 28(5), 50-51.K-12 Education & Learning Innovations with Proven Strategies that Work | Edutopia. (n.d.). K-12 Education & Learning Innovations with Proven Strategies that Work | Edutopia. Retrieved April 22, 2012, from http://www.edutopia.orgSiemens, G. (2010, February 16). Teaching in Social and Technological Networks. Connectivism. Retrieved April 21, 2012, from http://www.connectivism.ca/?cat=3Solomon, G., & Schrum, L. (2007). Web 2.0: new tools, new schools. Eugene, Or.: International Society for Technology in Education.The Flipped Classroom Infographic. (n.d.). Knewton - Adaptive Learning Platform . Retrieved April 20, 2012, from http://www.knewton.com/flipped-classroom/