Earlier this year I wrote a series of posts that outlined our tentative approach to 21st century literacy.  Drawing from research and frameworks developed by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, NCREL/Metri Group, and ISTE, we have identified six key literacies for our students: Basic Literacy Visual/Media Literacy Information LIteracy Citizenship and Ethical Literacy Network [...]

As part of our ongoing 7th grade Digital Citizenship program, this month our students explored Digital Security. Commonly defined as the precautions users must take to protect their personal safety and the security of their network, the issue of online safety and security affects people of all ages: Information about a person can be considered [...]

Today is the third stop on author Johanna Riddle’s book blog tour for Engaging the Eye Generation: Visual Literacy Strategies for the K-5 Classroom.  A number of colleagues and  Technology in the Middle readers submitted questions for Johanna, and her responses are simply delightful. If you have not yet had an opportunity to read Johanna’s [...]