Summary

Our Europe-themed technology day has included the use of computers, the Internet, digital voice recorders and/or microphones, digital cameras, digital video cameras, audio and video editing software, iPod or mp3 players, cell phones, iTunes, Audacity or other music software, PowerPoint software, The Art Collection Database, BrainPOP.com, Edublogs.org, Study Island, MapQuest, and DiscoveryEducation.com.
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Our activities support the following 21st Century Skills:


 * __ Global Awareness __**
 * Learning from and working collaboratively with individuals representing diverse cultures, religions and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual respect and open dialogue in personal, work and community contexts
 * Understanding other nations and cultures, including the use of non-English languages
 * __ Health Literacy __**
 * Obtaining, interpreting and understanding basic health information and services and using such information and services in ways that are health enhancing
 * Understanding preventive physical and mental health measures, including proper diet, nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance and stress reduction
 * __ Communication and Collaboration __**
 * Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts
 * Communicate effectively in diverse environments (including multi-lingual)
 * Demonstrate ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse teams
 * __ Information Literacy __**
 * Use information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand
 * __ Media Literacy __**
 * Understand and utilize the most appropriate media creation tools, characteristics and conventions
 * Understand and effectively utilize the most appropriate expressions and interpretations in diverse, multi-cultural environments


 * __Life and Career Skills__**
 * Know when it is appropriate to listen and when to speak
 * Conduct themselves in a respectable, professional manner

And this is just the beginning! Our goal is to continue to find new content-appropriate technology to integrate into our lessons. As students become more familiar with various technologies they will learn new skills and be better prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century.