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= EDU 504 TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN EDUCATION  =

[|Collaborating in the Classroom 21st Century Literacy] - video
The 21st century can be defined as “The Age of Collaboration” – where new technologies allow groups of individuals to work together. Web tools such as Wikis, media sharing sites, and online social networks have so radically changed the meaning and means of collaboration that businesses and global organizations are redefining the skills required of their employees. This change in what is expected, valued, and nurtured in the workplace is also behind the driving force of certain innovative schools both across the country and internationally. They understand that skills such as working cooperatively are not just “add-ons” to the curriculum. By teaching students how to effectively collaborate with one another and making this skill a focus of their curriculum through project learning and the use of technology, they are preparing their students for the 21st century.

**This course will help you, as educators, understand the importance of teaching collaboration and cooperation and** **their place in the school curriculum and the lives of their students. You will learn about Web 2.0** **technologies and how they can support collaborative learning in your classrooms.**

**This course is designed to address ISTE’s Educational Technology Standards and Performance** Indicators for All Teachers. These standards define the fundamental concepts, knowledge, skills, and  attitudes for applying technology in educational settings.