Today, information comes to us in many forms, here are some basic skills that keep information moving. Be the solution on your team. Steve
- Create a Twitter account to communicate with all classroom stakeholders
- Understand how to search for, download, use, and remove Apps
- Scan a document and save it as a PDF
- Attach a file to an email, post, etc.
- Create a blog and update it frequently with relevant information
- Provide a place for students to create digital portfolios
- Utilize the basic functions of Excel
- Put together a quality PowerPoint or Prezi presentation
- Understand how to operate and utilize their interactive white board to enhance lessons
- Provide ground rules and expectations for students regarding digital citizenship
- Upload pictures from a camera and then utilize them within various platforms
- All for students to be creative and present their information in various ways
- Know how to upload a video to YouTube
- Skype or video conference
- Use Delicious.com and Pinterest to find teaching resources for the classroom
- Collaborate with students via Google Documents
- Use a community forum like Edmodo
- Speak their language; know, understand and speak with kid friendly language
- Experiment with comfort, accept that students may know more than you occasionally
- Build a network by participating, sharing, and learning constantly
source Teacher Technology Bucket List: Hurry You Have Until September to Complete It
by Brian Byrne
