NOW Classrooms, Grades 3-5. Meg Ormiston

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      Fourth- and Fifth-Grade ESL Teacher

      Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School

      Urbana, Illinois

      Jodi Hebert

      Fourth-Grade Teacher

      Eaton Elementary School

      Wilmington, North Carolina

      Heather Holmes

      Technology and STEM Teacher

      Advent Episcopal School

      Birmingham, Alabama

      Xanthy Karamanos

      Fourth-Grade Teacher

      Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

      Edison, New Jersey

      Sean Maloney

      Fourth-Grade Teacher

      Brooklyn Elementary School

      Brooklyn, Connecticut

      Beth Parker-Van Den Hoek

      Fifth- and Sixth-Grade Teacher

      Easton School

      Easton, Washington

      Heather Reit

      Digital Integration Specialist

      Leaphart Elementary School

      Columbia, South Carolina

      Kimberly Rouse

      Technology Resource Teacher

      Newton-Lee Elementary School

      Ashburn, Virginia

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       Table of Contents

       About the Authors

       Introduction

       Developing Super Skills Now!

       Focusing on Goals, Not Technology

       Using This Series

       Using This Book

       Building Background: Know Before You Go

       Conclusion

       1 Embracing Creativity

       Working With Digital Images

       Creating Video Projects

       Working With Audio

       Creating Meaningful Multimedia Projects

       Conclusion

       2 Communicating and Collaborating

       Creating and Using Instructional Videos

       Connecting With a Variety of Audiences

       Collaborating and Giving Feedback

       Conclusion

       3 Conducting Research and Curating Information

       Gathering Information

       Evaluating Information

       Conclusion

       4 Thinking Critically to Solve Problems

       Evaluating and Choosing Digital Tools

       Planning and Managing Projects

       Finding Data-Driven Solutions

       Conclusion

       5 Being Responsible Digital Citizens

       Ensuring Internet Safety

       Understanding Legal and Ethical Behaviors

       Managing One’s Digital Footprint

       Conclusion

       6 Expanding Technology and Coding Concepts

       Understanding and Troubleshooting Basic Operations

       Storing, Sharing, and Managing Online Files

       Coding

       Conclusion

       Epilogue

       Re-Energizing Teaching and Learning With the Four Cs

       Looking Forward

       Appendix: Glossary of Tools and Terms

       References and Resources

       Index

       About the Authors

      Meg Ormiston is on a mission to change the world of education. She shares her passion for teaching and learning with technology through her keynote speaking, through her writing, and on social media. Meg was a classroom teacher for twelve years and now travels nationally and internationally, speaking about the power of teaching and learning with digital tools. When Meg is home in the Chicago suburbs, you will often find her in classrooms serving as an instructional coach.

      In her role as a consultant, Meg partners with school systems that are committed to 21st century learning experiences for everyone. Meg creates a unique partnership in each district, reflecting the mission, vision, and direction that local leaders have identified. Her districtwide projects have included guiding teams through the visioning process, designing and delivering professional development, facilitating classroom modeling, developing student leaders in technology, and educating parents.

      As a thought leader in education technology, Meg has published