Chapter 2

 Students today are much more advance on the computer than in the past. They can customize all the settings, go on to the internet to research, find their class schedule, look up any information they may need, all by looking online and not leaving the house to go to the library as they have in the past. 

Most students have a laptop or a desktop that belongs to the family to use. 

Most classrooms are becoming better at equipping students with computers in the classroom. 
There are more students today that are in front of the computer messing around or what not and not in front of the TV or outside. They are communicating with people all over the world. They even are instantly publishing their work for the world to see and comment on it. 

They know how to text, shop,  download music, email, go to apps on the internet, design video, edit pictures, and just conduct personal research all on their own.

 This "technology is altering (rewiring) our brains. The tools we use define and shape our thinking," ( Solomon and Schrum, 21^st Century Skills, 35) By doing this the students are thinking more critical and not thinking the same way as their parents did. 

Teachers now-a-days need to think of new ways to bring the student in to want to pay attention by their own will. You want to use the new technology that is out there. Help the students stay up to date if possible.


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Stood out to me: 
The digital story telling last 2 to 3 minutes long. includes still-frames, author's voice, video, and music.  with the digital aspect it helps it comes alive and take it own something that can not be done by writing alone. 

NETS.S - Communication and Collaborations
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.
Students:
1. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
2. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
3. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.
4. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.