Week+Four

** Introduction **
During week 4 you will investigate mobile apps and identify possible apps you may wish to demonstrate in your final video demonstration project. You will develop a mind map to organize and analyze a variety of self-selected mobile apps. You will upload your Web 2.0 Tools Mind Map to the week four discussion forum 4.1 for viewing by other class members. You will complete a second discussion forum (4.2) in which you investigate various aspects of Digital Citizenship and social media in education. You will also continue enhancing your PLN as well as continue working on your Web 2.0 tools/Mobile Apps final video demonstration project. Your final video demonstration project is due in Week 7.

** Lesson Activities **

 * 1) Study the assigned resources on Mobile Apps listed below. It is also recommended that you review the supplemental resources as an extension to your learning opportunities.
 * Pay close attention to all of the assigned videos and articles and make sure you investigate a number of Mobile Apps through your own research.
 * 1) Mobile App Mind Map -- After researching a variety of Mobile Apps, develop your Mobile App Mind Map and upload as a publicly accessible link or PDF to the **Week 4 Discussion Forum 4.1** for viewing by others. After viewing everyone's mind map, you are encouraged to use the discussion forum to inquire to the group about mobile apps you may not be familiar with or to suggest other mobile apps that might fit into their organization scheme. See the Assignment Overview Page or the assignment description in the Syllabus for specific guidelines and instructions.  For mind mapping resources, refer to the Mind Mapping section on Week Three. For instructions on how to upload your PDF file to TK20's Discussion Forum/Communication area, refer to this "How To" tutorial.
 * 2) Study the assigned resources on Digital Citizenship listed below. It is also recommended that you review the supplemental resources as an extension to your learning opportunities.
 * Use the Internet to research the concept of "digital footprint"
 * Explore the overview of the nine elements of Digital Citizenship.
 * View the Wesley Fryer You Tube video about Digital Citizenship.
 * 1) Complete **Week 4 Discussion Forum 4.2** in which you discuss issues relating to the concept of a "digital footprint" and digital citizenship. See the Assignment Overview Page  or the assignment description in the Syllabus for the Week 4.2 Question frame and specific guidelines and instructions. (APA Formatting Resources and Guidance)
 * 2) Continue monitoring and expanding your PLN and adding new resources/tools as appropriate. Be prepared to provide a PLN update in Week 5.
 * 3) Continue exploring Web 2.0 Tools/Mobile Apps through your own research, with the Supplemental Resources below, and by looking back at the Supplemental Resources for previous weeks.
 * 4) Continue working on your final individual video demonstration project. See the Assignment Overview Page or the assignment description in the Syllabus for specific guidelines and instructions. Also review the scoring rubric for the final individual video demonstration project on TK20 to insure that you are including all of the required components at an appropriate level. The Final Project is due in Week 7!

** Assigned Resources **

 * Part 1 -- Mobile Apps**

media type="custom" key="23540356" Transforming Practice with iPad Integration (44:44) -- A webinar from July 2011 that discusses the implementation process involved in using mobile apps in the classroom. The webinar contains lots of excellent thoughts and ideas and addresses many questions that teachers and administrators initially have about mobile apps. While this deals directly with an iPad implementation, it is applicable to most mobile device implementations and also has a PLN sub-theme. This is also a great example of the types of webinars/interviews presented by The Future of Education (see supplemental links).

Mobile Learning Technologies for 21st Century Classrooms -- a good introduction to the concept of Mobile Technologies

Cathy Schrock’s Bloomin Apps – **Excellent Resource** -- scroll through to see lists of apps for the iPad, Android, Google Apps, and Web 2.0 Apps as related to Bloom's New Taxonomy. The icons are clickable to take you to the app to find out more information.

The iPad as a Tool for Creation to Strengthen Learning (July 22, 2013) -- Part of a 4 part series to provide stepping stones for teachers gaining experience with emerging technologies.

7 Free iPad Apps for Educators and Students

Confused in Class? A New App Can Help -- an example of how apps can provide a more immediate response/enhancement by the teacher

10 Great, Free Apps for Students for Notetaking and Class Planning

Must Have Android Apps for Education

Using eBooks With Students -- Some tips and ideas for making eBooks part of your student's everyday lives. There are several mobile apps for eBooks and some are dependent upon the library system you use. Follett Library Systems has an integrated eBook app if you use Follett for your school library. Overdrive is available from many public libraries. Kindle and Nook mobile apps are available for many purchased eBooks for iPad/iPhone, Android, and Windows 8.

A collection of links and suggested apps to check out. You will already have run across some of them in other documents.

** Part 2 -- Digital Citizenship ** **Introduction:** Technology has increased our access to information, people, publishing, and given us a global audience at our fingertips and this has caused shifts in communication and collaboration. As technology access increases in and out of schools educators must prepare our students to function in the online environment with respect and responsibility while taking advantage of all the benefits technology has to offer. Educators must provide opportunities for students to participate in this online environment to give students practice in a controlled environment so they know how to conduct themselves in an uncontrolled environment. Before you can teach your students to be good digital citizens, educator themselves must learn about Digital Citizenship. Digital citizenship can be described as knowing how to behave appropriately and responsibly with regard to technology use. Below is summary list of the nine elements of digital citizenship (this is only one framework for looking at digital citizenship). These elements are more fully explained in some of the videos and articles that follow.

● ** Digital Access: ** full electronic participation in society● ** Digital Commerce: ** the buying and selling of goods online ● ** Digital Communication: ** the electronic exchange of information ● ** Digital Literacy: ** the capability to use digital technology and knowing when and how to use it ● ** Digital Etiquette: ** the standards of conduct expected by other digital technology users ● ** Digital Law: ** the legal rights and restrictions governing technology use ● ** Digital Rights and Responsibilities: ** the privileges and freedoms extended to all digital technology users, and the behavioral expectations that come with them ● ** Digital Health and Wellness: ** the elements of physical and psychological well-being related to digital technology use ● ** Digital Security: ** the precautions that all technology users must take to guarantee their personal safety and the security of their network (from the book [|'Digital Citizenship in Schools'] by Mike Ribble and Gerald Bailey)

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[|Wesley Fryer's Answering the Question: What is Digital Citizenship?] What is Digital Citizenship (9:25) media type="youtube" key="N4uc1iVxLxU" height="279" width="448" HCS Digital Citizenship

media type="youtube" key="DTNtO064pUU" height="349" width="425" Digital Citizenship

media type="youtube" key="X0mlEENngYs" height="349" width="425" Digital Citizenship in the 21st Century

media type="youtube" key="87JiUrWaQVk" height="279" width="448" The Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship

Article -- Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship -- A list of the nine elements with commentary.

Article -- [|Helping Students Create Positive Digital Footprints] -- A short article that summarizes an ASCD Conference presentation about this topic. The article links to the Prezi from the presentation.

** Supplemental Resources **

 * General Resource**

The Future of Education -- Presents webinars with educational leaders and authors. Check the site for the webinar schedule.


 * Mobile Apps and Web 2.0 Tools**

50 resources for iPad use in the classroom -- A collection of links to various tutorials that can assist with implementing mobile devices in the classroom as well as links to a variety of iPad app collections (in many cases, you will find similar apps for Android devices)

33 Great Apps for Storytelling and Creativity -- A list of hyperlinked apps with application to storytelling and creativity. They have multiple other applications too.

Subtext -- A great App for Book Discussions -- From Free Technology for Teachers Blog

Android Vs. IOS – Which Should You Choose--An in depth article that discusses the advantages and disadvantages of both mobile operating systems

Google for Education Resources--A good discussion of how to use Google Apps in education with links to numerous other documents and resources

Game Changing Apps -- a podcast -- game changing apps for student engagement, teacher productivity, and augmented reality. From a presentation by Brad Waid and Drew Minock, July 2013.

Make Your Own eBooks – using Aerbook Maker – an online platform

media type="custom" key="23544686" Book Creator for iPad (13:49) -- A very simple, but robust, book creator app for the iPad. This is a pay app, but if you set it up on a watch list on appshopper.com they do offer it for free or at a discount from time to time. Also remember that Apple has an Education Volume Apps Purchase store where most apps are half price in quantities of 20 or more.

media type="custom" key="23544660" Apple iBook Author (7:22) -- a great eBook Authoring tool available on the Mac. Probably more for teacher use but could be used to create eBooks to provide to students.

media type="custom" key="23544666" CK-12 Free eTextbooks and eTextbook builder (3:38) -- Build your own eTextbooks. Lots of content that you can start with.

Survey Templates Ready to Administer Using Google Forms – A variety of templates including classroom walkthroughs, school climate surveys, and others.


 * Digital Citizenship**

[|What About Me] -- A free tool from INTEL that looks at your digital life via your Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube accounts and provides a profile that can give you insight into your digital footprint. The question is "Do my words match up to the things I care about most?" If you have Facebook, Twitter, and/or Youtube account, you may want to check this tool out for the insights it can share. Or you may want to get with a friend or relative and run this analysis on their accounts if you aren't active with these social media tools.

Use Information Correctly - A set of self-paced lessons from Goodwill Community Foundation that covers putting information together, copyright and fair use, and avoiding plagiarism. Some good information to work toward avoiding the "copy and paste" syndrome we often see in students.

Google Digital Literacy and Citizenship Curriculum -- good lessons and resources for teaching about digital citizenship.


 * Expanding/Enhancing Your PLN -- Adding Blogs -- Some to Consider Following**

[|Kathy Schrock’s Education Blogs Page]

Social Listing of Ed Bloggers from the Shift Happens Wiki

[|Top 100 Education Bloggers] based on [|Technorati] Authority Index

Links to School Bloggers from the Support Blogging wiki

[|David Warlick's 2 Cents Worth] some deep reflection about education and educational practice

For the Love of Learning -- Joe Bower -- challenging reflections about education and educational practice