Summary+&+Conclusions

= Summary & Conclusions =


 * //Technology is all around us and plays a part in almost every detail of our lives. To prepare students to live in an increasingly technological-oriented society, we must continue to be proactive in incorporating modern technologies into classroom lessons. Doing this not only increases students’ skills, but also helps to excite and engage this generation of digital learners.

While we used an extensive list of technologies in these lessons (shown at the bottom of this page), it is important to note that they were chosen not just for the sake of including technology, but for their ability to improve upon and enrich classroom lessons and to work toward curriculum goals.// **
 * Below is a table that shows each of the lessons included in our 4th Grade Technology Day and the 21st century skills to which they contribute. The 21st Century Skills mentioned below are those designated by the //Partnership for 21st Century Skills,// an "advocacy organization focused on infusing 21st century skills into education." http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/ **



Technologies Used in Our 4th Grade Technology Day:
**Equipment:**
 * Computers with features that include:
 * Internet access
 * Sound/Audio playback
 * E-mail/Internet submission
 * Microphone for computer use (with USB connection)
 * LCD Projector-connected to computer
 * Digital camera
 * iPod Touch
 * POCKETRAK 2G audio-recording device
 * SmartBoard
 * Nintendo Wii
 * Nintendo Wii dance pad

**Software:**
 * Windows Moviemaker
 * Audacity (audio recording and editing)
 * Microsoft PowerPoint
 * Scratch (programming language for creation of interactive stories, animations, etc.
 * TurningPoint audience response system
 * Apps Software-for use with iPod
 * iTunes
 * Adobe Audition 3 software-audio manipulation software.
 * Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party 3-for use with Nintendo Wii and dance pad.

**Websites:**
 * FunBrain Translator Alligator
 * 123 Teach Me Spanish for Kids
 * Volcano video clip
 * Volcano simulation
 * Google Earth
 * Google Maps
 * Bing Maps
 * Art 2.0

//** Thank you for visiting our 4th Grade Technology Day website!

We hope you found some interesting uses for technology in the classroom. For additional information and resources, please refer to the References and Citations page. **//