Blog Post #7

What Are 21st Century Learning and Communication Tools?

Evernote:

Students use Evernote as a digital notebook.Evernote is available on tablets, iPhones, iPads, and android devices. Evernote has sections in a notebook for students to organize their notes. Evernote app allows students to capture screen shots, audio a record note.

iTunes U:

Students can enroll in courses and download materials for the class usingWIFI. Teachers create a class roll and check the roster using iTune U.
Teachers can manage, create, and share assignments.
It saves time and money. Teachers do not have to copy any materials because it's paperless.
iTunes U is supported by Pc's and MAC devices.
iTune U is available 24/7 for students.  Students can manage and engage in a different learning experience.
Resources are available 24 hours to the students.
iTune U is easy  to set up, user friendly to parent and students. Teacher can archive lessons and assignments.
Dropbox:
Dropbox allows a user to add content without the ability to modify remove the content once it has been added.
Dropbox is personal storage. Dropbox stores photos, videos, and documents.  Students and teachers save files to personal devices and dropbox and share ideas.

My students will use Evernote to write down and save notes, add still pictures, and assist students labeling subjects to organize their notes. Students will create an iMovie, using still pictures, blog, and podcast to explore a virtual experience. I use dropbox all the time.  Students will learn to save all documents, create folders, share and collaborate ideas with peers.