Technology+and+Education+Research+Project

Massive Multiplayer Educational Gaming by Micki, Louis, and Dannyhttp://mdlmmegproject.wikispaces.com/

Cell Phones in Education by Aman and Dipin Dipin and Aman's Link

Cell Phones in Education by Karolina, Ewa and Marika http://cellphonesedu.wikispaces.com/

Social Networking by Erick and Monique

Social Networking by Jakub and Steven

Virtual Worlds by Christina and Molly

=Introduction= --User-Created Content --Social Networking --Mobile Phones --Virtual Worlds --New Scholarship and Emerging Forms of Publication --Massively Multiplayer Educational Gaming
 * Six Key Themes from the 2007 Horizon Report**

Documenting Your Response Explain what you have learned in writing -   Write a tel-con style essay explaining your answer to the research paper. -   Write a letter to the school board of district 207 encouraging them to have the school explore your chosen technology. -   Write an analysis forecasting the future of your technology.
 * Directions: Select one from each category, and consider how you will organize your information. **

Use media to convey your message to the class. -   Use video to record and interview to explain the relevance of your technology to learning. -   Use photos or images to help feature and display the relevance of your technology to learning. -   Use mp3’s or other recorded media to enhance your message.

Links -   Set up your top 3 links that relate to your topic. Give a brief explanation of each.

Documentation -   Cite sources on any of the material that you have used.


 * Website Design RUBRIC**
 * English II Technology Futures Presentation **

**STRONG or NEEDS WORK?**
 * Sourcing**. Information is researched and complete. Writing forms are well arranged.

-  A clear perspective on the new technology is offered thoughtfully. -  The implications for this technology in learning and education have been clearly addressed.
 * Content**. Original thinking and commentary connects to the researched information.
 * Links**. Links are included (at least 3) and both //summarized// and //evaluated.//


 * Speaking/Speech.** The presentation is delivered with flair, not just read off of the screen.


 * Grammar**. Web content is edited and carefully done.
 * Creativity/Misc**. Creative approaches such as film clips and visuals make the website more successful.

GRADE: (150) _