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Three successful project-based assignments that utilize research skills, writing, history, and 21st Century instructional tools. Learn to fuse traditional language arts curricula with modern technologies that are rich with engaging real-life applications.

Video archive of Chris Lehmann's ISTE session. To have a say in the school reform debate we must articulate a clear vision of what 21st-century schools can be. You can also read Chris's ISTE Reflections here: http://practicaltheory.org/serendipity/index.php?/archives/2010/06.html

Scott MacLeod describes the future of learning and what skills students must have in the 21st century.

At ISTE 2010, CDW-G released findings from their recent study that found that just 8 percent of high school teachers said that technology is fully integrated into the classroom; and the technology that is available is primarily used by teachers and not students. As a result, 43 percent of students said they are not - or they are unsure if they are - prepared to use technology in higher education or the workforce. You can download the full report at this site.

These steps happen naturally if you are willing to take that first step and if you are open to learning.

Slideshare of Chris Lehmann's presentation at ISTE

Resources mentioned in the ISTE session by Jim Hutchinson.

Digital Information Fluency (DIF) is the ability to find, evaluate and use digital information effectively, efficiently and ethically. DIF involves knowing how digital information is different from print information; having the skills to use specialized tools for finding digital information; and developing the dispositions needed in the digital information environment. As teachers and librarians develop these skills and teach them to students, students will become better equipped to achieve their information needs.

Phenomenal global collaboration project involving students from 15 countries. Teaching assignment is replicated across continents. Last year's project, Rock n Sol, was featured in the California K-12 Technology Showcase. This year's project, "Are You Game" focuses on digital storytelling. Students collaborate to compose music, make movies, podcasts, and experiments and met in face to face video-conferences. Using Garage Band, kids annually create a collaborative song that has been touched in every continent in the world. Each week, each group contributes 30 seconds with a specific musical instrument. Even blind students are involved in the project.