Teaching the iGeneration: Five Easy Ways to Introduce Essential Skills With Web 2.0 Tools
William M. Ferriter and Adam Garry have delivered the ultimate guide to change the 20th Century Classroom into 21st Century Classrooms. They deliver a multitude of tools to assist the classroom instructor to become "change agents." They provide tools and resources to prepare students to succeed and to compete in a global economy that demands innovation, critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Everything in this book allows teachers to learn a variety of skills including higher-order thinking, personal abilities, and technology literacy essentials for preparing students for a knowledge-based economy. Howie DiBlasi, technology and educational consultant, Digital Journey, Georgetown, Texas Absolutely Fabulous- amazing! I couldn't put it down! I've read the book twice, and I am still finding new tools to teach 21st Century skills. Excellent!!! --Howie DiBlasi, technology and educational consultant, Digital Journey, Georgetown, TexasBill and Adam have set the stage for any teacher to challenge themselves to address the "iGeneration." They focus on pedagogy and deal first with "the why" but don't forget to show "the how." Some will appreciate the background story to the various skills and yet many teachers will find the reproducibles a godsend in helping them make these concepts come to life in their classrooms. --Dean Shareski, digital learning consultant, Prairie South School Division, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, CanadaTeaching the iGeneration: Five Easy Ways to Introduce Essential Skills With Web 2.0 Tools is a field book every teacher needs. The authors take complicated topics, break them down, and then give me the tools and reproducible resources I need to bring these ideas to my students. Specifically, I liked the section on digital storytelling. Reading through the chapter, I felt like I had a guide by my side to help me construct a rich digital story using a variety of media. Web 2.0 is a new term to many people and this book not only introduces the reader to the vast resources, it also provides real classroom-tested examples and resources to replicate in other classrooms. This is a must read for all professional educators ready to engage students in authentic learning. --Meg Ormiston, professional development specialist, Tech Teachers, Inc., Burr Ridge, Illinois