DOTS I -- Summer Institute 2008

DOTS I - Summer Institute 2008

The first offering of 21st Century Classrooms: Connecting the DOTS was held during the summer and fall of 2008.  Thirteen teams (of three people each) were invited to attend.  The organization of this institute depended heavily on a full week institute that was held at Champlain College.  The teams involved in this institute created units of study with primary focus on either social studies or science. 

We extended the deadlines for this initial group to allow more time to complete the units of study that eventually were uploaded to the Learning Village data base. 

Associated files, such as the course syllabus, are attached.

Highlights from DOTS 1

Core Beliefs Podcasts -- http://vtcite.org/forum/204

The educators from DOTS I created a wonderful series of podcasts that describe 21st century skills.  Each of these may be found in the VTcite forum entitled Core Beliefs Podcasts.  These podcasts are as entertaining as informative and Vermont educators are urged to use them to spark discussion about these vital skills in your schools.

VTcite Resources - Web 2.0 Tools

DOTS I teams created creative and practical descriptions/tutorials of many web 2.0 tools.  All these resources are available to anyone on VTcite.org.

• Google Earth, Google Sky, and Google Maps
• Google Sketch Up Quick Start Guide
• Blogging Presentation
• Moodle Handout
• Graphic Organizers (YouTube Video)
• Google Docs Information
• Picasa & Flickr
• Social Networking & Education
• YouTube & Education

Units of Study

The content teachers from each team created standards-based units of study which are accessible via the Vermont Learning Village Portal.  To obtain an account to Learning Village, please contact Arlyn Bruccoli.