Wiki Page Web 2.0 - NETS-T 1,2,3,5

Research a digital educational tool, create a sample of how it might be used in a classroom, and give an explanation and a review on how it works



Here is a link to my wiki post!

JCCS Inernet Safety Wiki - NETS-T 4

Collaborate, report, and reflect on an internet safety lesson for students.

Inspiration NETS-T 1-5

Make a graphic organizer from pertinent information from a technology class

CSUSM PSA - NETS 2,3,5

Create a short public service announcement using iMovie for promotion and education of Cal State San Marcos

Classroom News Letter - NETS-T 1,3

Developed a digital classroom news letter for parents and students containing a masthead, 2 text columns, and pictures.

Autumn Crossword Puzzle - NETS-T 1,2,3

Create a digital, interactive, and printable crossword puzzle using Microsoft Excel

Journal 10 - NETS-T 3,4,5

Join ISTE, read a journal article from Learning & Leading with Technology, reflect upon the article, and use proper APA citation using Citation Machine

Lawless, C. (2008). Steps to responsible e-waste management at your school. Learning & Leading with Technology, 36(3), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=November_No_3_4&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4143&ContentID=21926&DirectListComboInd=D

Steps to Responsible E-waste Management at Your School

Proper management of electronic waste is a world wide issue that currently has little regulation at the U.S. federal level but is growing in awareness and regulation for many states. This article outlines five steps to running an environmentally responsible school in regards to electronic waste. The first step is to become educated about local, national, and international legislation so that general standards are understood as your objective. Many states have “take back” laws requiring manufacturers to take back used products destined for a trash can. Second, look at recycling options of retailers that sell the equipment; they often give discounts to consumers who return their old equipment when buying new equipment from them. Next, learn about technology that shreds and sorts e-waste. In the current economic situation, there is a bit of a lag between what is possible now and what is happening now. When a better economy permits, it will be possible for this technology to virtually eliminate e-waste from landfills. The fourth step, which is an important one, is to see what other schools are doing. This will undoubtedly yield some ideas as to what a school can do. For example, one school uses open house nights as a free community collection time for e-waste. Lastly, simply put together a plan in light of what was learned from the previous four steps.

What are some other things schools are doing to manage e-waste?

Many schools operate a kind of shop class for taking apart and rebuilding used computers to a usable condition. Students learn about the hardware and software of their computers and end the semester with a Powerpoint presentation about what they learned in the class.

Where can refurbished computers be distributed besides schools?

Refurbished computers can be easily reformatted and donated to foster families and families of low socioeconomic status. Some are sent to computer labs near low income or subsidized housing that offer training in technology and related services.