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=Module 3: Making Connections=


 * What we will do**
 * Share the Portfolio Presentations
 * Think about how to incorporate 21st Century Skills into your Unit Plan
 * Explore ways to efficiently locate and evaluate Internetr Web sites
 * Investigate Copyright laws and legal uses of Web sites
 * Plan how to integrate the use of the Internet into your Unit Plan


 * Pair and Share**


 * Select a partner with whom you will work with all Pair and Share activities.
 * Share your presentations and provide feedback on the assessment to gauge student needs.
 * Also provide feedback on any areas where adjustments might be made.
 * Be sure to provide feedback on those areas that were specifed by the presenter in the presentation.
 * Refer to p. 3.02 for suggestions on how to review and provide feedback on presentations.


 * Pedagogical Practices**


 * In your group, one person will serve as the recorder for the group.
 * Each group will be assigned one of the questions on page 3.03.
 * You will create a subpage from the Module 3 page on this wiki following the directions on p. 3.03.
 * Create a subpage
 * Title for the page
 * Question you are discussing
 * 2-column, 8-row table with "Concerns" in the left column and "Solutions" in the right column.
 * The recorder will enter the group's concerns and possible solutions in the table.
 * Be sure to save the wiki page when you are finished.


 * Targeting 21st Century Skills**
 * Think about ways to include particular 21st Century Skills in your unit.
 * Research
 * Communication
 * Collaboration
 * Problem solving
 * A list of 21st Century Skills may be found in the CD/Thinking folder.
 * Think about the questions on p. 3.04 as you review your objectives.
 * Small Group Discussion: Brainstorm how you could incorporate the Internet into your classroom to further enhance student learning in regards to research, communication, and collaboration.


 * Exploring Copyright**

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 * Test your knowledge of copyright law by taking the six-question Copyright Quiz located in the CD/Copyright folder.
 * View the Copyright Chaos presentation located in the CD/Copyright Folder or vist Fair Use Harbor at [].
 * View the Copyright Chaos presentation located in the CD/Copyright Folder or vist Fair Use Harbor at [].


 * Citing Resources**
 * Independent Exploration: Review the resources listed in Step 2 on p. 3.06.


 * Using the Internet for Research**


 * Independent Review
 * Complete steps 1-3 on pp. 3.07-3.09.
 * Locate resources you may be able to use in your Unit Plan
 * Review the resources for evaluating Web sites in the CD/Evaluating the Web folder


 * Communicating with the World through the Internet**
 * Email communication: [] (Just for fun)
 * **Full Group Discussion**: What are some effective ways that students can use Internet communication tools in the classroom?
 * Independent Review: Complete Step 2, pp. 3.11-3.13.
 * Considering Web-based Collaborative Learning**
 * Full Group Discussion: How can students use web-base collaborative learning tools?
 * Independent Review:
 * Complete Activity 5, p. 3.14-3.17.
 * Complete #4 on p. 3.17.
 * Be sure to contribute to both worksheets by clicking on the tabs at the bottom of the worksheet. There is a tab for communication tools and a tab for collaboration tools.


 * Blogging My Journey**

Respond to the blogging prompt in the Group blog labeled Module 3 Reflection. Click on  to respond to the prompt.