IF STUDENTS are to succeed in today's complex economy, they need to know more than just English, math, science, and history. They also need a range of analytic and workplace skills.
Mastering those skills means learning how to think critically and creatively, work collaboratively, use the Internet to do research, and communicate clearly and effectively.
Students also need to be responsible and accountable, to be up on the news, and to have a workable knowledge of economics and business.
Now, this is a report some skeptics might well dismiss as another attempt to reinvent the educational wheel.
From IT to business etiquette to networking to preparing a resume to little things like having a proper handshake and making appropriate small talk, Oliver says she's learning how to conduct herself in the business world.
Check for plagiarism before you turn it in to your tutor, and before you receive a bad grade for your paper. Also, check your web content for duplication.
Results from the most extensive U.S. study on teens and their use of digital media show that America's youth are developing important social and technical skills online - often in ways adults do not understand or value.
MacArthur Foundation ~ Results from the most extensive U.S. study on teens and their use of digital media show that America's youth are developing important social and technical skills online - often in ways adults do not understand or value.
Explores how adults are using social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and MySpace.
Findings include:
Adult internet users with a profile on a social network site have quadrupled in the last four years;
Although the percentage of teens using social networks is higher, adults still make up the majority of social network users; and
Younger adults are far more likely to use social networks than older adults.
I like this one for kid useability, but don't like that it doesn't really explain WHY it selects the appropriate tools that it does. Oh well, efficient.
This wikipedia only uses simple English words and grammar. The Simple English Wikipedia is for everyone! That includes children and adults who are learning English.
A website that has MLA and APA bibliographic composers and search MLA and APA citation questions as well as information on search engines. Great resource for searchers.
Very good for teachers who want a teachable method (acronym included!) for teaching themselves as well as students how to do better online searches. Very friendly layout and treatment. Examples geared more toward teachers.
News archive search provides an easy way to search and explore historical archives. In addition to helping you search, News archive search can automatically create timelines which show selected results from relevant time periods.
students use google doc to coordinate an event - this will reflect many of the tasks covered here.
locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.
process data and report results.
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
Create and publish an online art gallery with examples and commentary that demonstrate an understanding of different historical periods, cultures, and countries
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
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