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=**Discovery Education and 21st Century Skills**=

Teaching and Learning is focused on... Link to DCSD 21st Century Skills PDF.
 * = Global Competence ||  ||= Systems Thinking ||
 * = Financial/Economic Literacy ||  ||= Communication ||
 * = Collaboration ||  ||= Creativity & Innovation ||
 * = Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills ||  ||= Health & Wellness ||
 * = Ethics ||  ||= Social Responsibility ||
 * = Democracy/Civic Responsibility ||  ||= Resiliency ||

__Home Page__ Personalize to your needs. Access: My Content, Builder Tools, Assignment Manager, Class Manager
 * New DE Resources**

__New Content__ Advanced Search > Include Only New Titles Lodge McCammon - songs for older students (videos) Theme Pages - in search box, select "Theme Pages" as Media Type and leave topic blank

__Updates to Builders__ Add multiple resources to the builders. Add an eReader to your Writing Prompts - AudioPal Directions (Quick Time Movie) Additional ways to use Discovery Education, check out Matt's Media Tips and Tricks for this week.

__Mobile Version - Use with iPad__ mobile.discoveryeducation.com/users/login - Link

__Discovery Educator Network (DEN)__ Colorado LC - blog, events - Blog Link

Resource - @http://prezi.com/_yvljbkm5eje/digital-storytelling-20-with-discovery-education-streaming/
 * Digital Storytelling 2.0 with DEstreaming Resrouces**
 * should be woven into all curriculum areas
 * can be constructed from as little as one image to a full-blown production
 * DE Resources
 * media sources: images, video, sound, music
 * use a video, remove the sound, have students narrate over the video to tell the story
 * integrate sound effects into the story or tell a story using the sound effects only
 * use the search term "afi" - selection of videos with teacher's guides related to the creation of digital story pieces
 * consider using the theme pages to help create digital stories
 * story ideas: PSA, parodies, movie trailers, narratives, commercials
 * Glogster - @http://lindsaykhopkins.edu.glogster.com/Edgar-Allan-Poe/
 * Prezi
 * Animoto
 * Photo Peach
 * Jaycut
 * VoiceThread


 * Critical Thinking - W & H Approach**
 * What are we going to do before we start the lesson?
 * Where do the students come from?
 * Removing misconceptions from the concept.
 * Increases participation in the classroom.
 * This will reduce anxiety.
 * (Hook) How are we going to engage the students in the lesson?
 * How are we going to engage critical thinking skills?

//W - I see...I know...I wonder: this is a strategy to use before a lesson and move into a KWL.// __1/2 the Story__ - take a picture, cut it in half and use this as a way to engage discussion about what the students believe the lesson will be about.

__Adjectives__ - cute, colorful, wild, awesome, bizarre, scary, mysterious, funny, wet: show a video or photo and have the students write as many adjectives that they can think of in 30 or 60 seconds.

__Wordle__ - Insert an article, speech, passage from a book. Have them take 5 words, write a paragraph about the words and where they've heard them before.

__Watch Talk__ - Show a video, no sound, then have the students talk about what was just seen - how it applies to the lesson, how using this "watch & talk" can help to remove misconceptions about content.

//H Strategies - The Hook// __Reaction to an audio file__ - I'm walking through a rain forest or some kind of forest. Birds are all around me talking to each other because I'm trespassing on their turf. A stream or brook is in the background as I can hear the movement of water.

__Quick Write__ - to get students engaged.

__3 Truths and 1 Lie__ - Show a video and then post 4 items for a class to determine the 3 facts from the one lie. This hook can also help take away misconceptions about the topic.

__Blabberize__ - Write a script that talks to the class and captures their attention throughout the lesson.

The ultimate goal of WH is to create a "W" digital activity that will enable you to assess and build background knowledge. Create an "H" activity that will capture and hold students' interest.

Bloom's Digital Taxonomy - LINK

Integrating Technology with Marzano's Instructional Strategies - LINK

Utilize Classroom Manager to: Organize, Assign and Differentiate
 * Project Based Learning**

Just like adding to "My Content" you can:
 * Create sub groups/classes to differentiate learning
 * Assign games, videos, writing prompts, etc. to classes or individuals.

Combine DEstreaming with your Google Apps, wiki, etc. These components can be used for:
 * student groups to house their research
 * embed group calendars
 * embed individual and group responsibilities charts and maps
 * use the discussion feature for asynchronous communication
 * publish their solutions

Creating ePub Files With Pages - LINK
 * ePub Documents**

Use an editable movie or clip, take screen shots, place in file and use with either or both of the systems. Cell Division.Cochran, 1995. Full Video. 23 June 2011. .
 * CPS & Interactive White Boards**