Fourth- and Fifth-Grade ESL Teacher
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
Urbana, Illinois
Jodi Hebert
Fourth-Grade Teacher
Eaton Elementary School
Wilmington, North Carolina
Heather Holmes
Technology and STEM Teacher
Advent Episcopal School
Birmingham, Alabama
Xanthy Karamanos
Fourth-Grade Teacher
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Edison, New Jersey
Sean Maloney
Fourth-Grade Teacher
Brooklyn Elementary School
Brooklyn, Connecticut
Beth Parker-Van Den Hoek
Fifth- and Sixth-Grade Teacher
Easton School
Easton, Washington
Heather Reit
Digital Integration Specialist
Leaphart Elementary School
Columbia, South Carolina
Kimberly Rouse
Technology Resource Teacher
Newton-Lee Elementary School
Ashburn, Virginia
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Table of Contents
Focusing on Goals, Not Technology
Building Background: Know Before You Go
Creating Meaningful Multimedia Projects
Conclusion
2 Communicating and Collaborating
Creating and Using Instructional Videos
Connecting With a Variety of Audiences
Collaborating and Giving Feedback
Conclusion
3 Conducting Research and Curating Information
Gathering Information
Evaluating Information
Conclusion
4 Thinking Critically to Solve Problems
Evaluating and Choosing Digital Tools
Planning and Managing Projects
Finding Data-Driven Solutions
Conclusion
5 Being Responsible Digital Citizens
Ensuring Internet Safety
Understanding Legal and Ethical Behaviors
Managing One’s Digital Footprint
Conclusion
6 Expanding Technology and Coding Concepts
Understanding and Troubleshooting Basic Operations
Storing, Sharing, and Managing Online Files
Coding
Conclusion
Re-Energizing Teaching and Learning With the Four Cs
Looking Forward
Appendix: Glossary of Tools and Terms
About the Authors
Meg Ormiston is on a mission to change the world of education. She shares her passion for teaching and learning with technology through her keynote speaking, through her writing, and on social media. Meg was a classroom teacher for twelve years and now travels nationally and internationally, speaking about the power of teaching and learning with digital tools. When Meg is home in the Chicago suburbs, you will often find her in classrooms serving as an instructional coach.
In her role as a consultant, Meg partners with school systems that are committed to 21st century learning experiences for everyone. Meg creates a unique partnership in each district, reflecting the mission, vision, and direction that local leaders have identified. Her districtwide projects have included guiding teams through the visioning process, designing and delivering professional development, facilitating classroom modeling, developing student leaders in technology, and educating parents.
As a thought leader in education technology, Meg has published