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Introduction :Standard 1a: Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.

-Used in classroom or not: I think the introduction video and paragraph would be good to use in the classroom. If using with older kids, it would give them a fun way to split up with groups and go around campus to film about themselves. They could be played during class or on a blog to let other kids watch and meet their classmates.

         Facebook Page- Standard 4d: Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital age communication and collaboration tools.

-Used in classroom or not: This could be used with facebook, twitter, or pinterest. It would show the kids a little bit about each classmate outside of school. 

4.     Concept Map- Standard 2a: Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.

-Used in classroom or not: This would be very useful in a classroom. It would be great for projects to be shown to the class. 

5.     Voki- Standard 3a: Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.

-Used in classroom or not: I think I would only use Voki if we had extra time in class. It is almost the same as Xtranormal but more creativity. I would rather use Xtranormal over Voki. 

 -Ghostery- Standard 4c: Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.

-Used in classroom or not: This could be used but I do not think I would use it. I downloaded it on my computer at home and did not see a difference in anything besides pop-ups in the side bar constantly. 

6.     Webpage- Standard 2c: Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources

-Used in classroom or not:  I would defiantly use this as a teacher. Some schools now use the Internet to communicate with teachers. This would be a good way for all your kid’s parents to know a little bit about you. 

7.     Xtranormal- Standard 1b: Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.

-Used in classroom or not: I think this would be good for a younger class to use. Since younger kids are all about learning safety rules, they could each make a video about one they have learned and put their own creativity in it. 

8.     Movie Maker- Standard 1c: Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning and creative processes.

-Used in classroom or not:  This would be good to use at the end of the year. The students could make a video of everything they have done since the school year started. It could be pictures of them or pictures of all the projects and schoolwork they have done.