Student Profile
Students Who Are Interactive Communicators:
When Selecting Modes of Interaction:
> Consider features, conventions, and etiquette of interactive
electronic environments
> Choose media and processes appropriate to purpose and audienceDuring Interaction:
> Use a range of expression (voice, video, text, image, etc.) to
maximize the impact of a medium or online environment
> In synchronous modes, are comfortable with immediacy of
interaction, engaging in appropriate give-and-take and effectively
interpreting and providing emotional cues to enhance electronic
communications
> Manage high-volume electronic communication efficiently and
effectively
> Listen well, seek mutual understanding, welcome full sharing of
information, and consider others' views before commenting
> Exhibit personally responsible behavior, especially in situations of
anonymity
Activities
1. Explore
the following options for student and teacher communication:
a. Gaggle: free, controlled email accounts for students
b. TappedIn: shared environment for online interaction
c. Wisconsin Interactive Video - Link
d. i*Earn: International Education and Resource Network
Learning Circles: on the i*Earn sitee. Electric Soup: an online publication--Submit an Article
2. Connect the Dots: Crossmatch your learning goals with eCommunications opportunities. Download this Inspiration file-instructions on file
3. Analyze one of the following scenarios or student products for evidence of the interactive communication components listed above. Use the continuum of progress to further identify the current status of the student's interactive communication using today's technology.
Middle School: International Email in Language Arts
Elementary: Journey North Monarch Butterflies
General: National Public Radio Site
Foundation: George Lucas Foundation
Knowledge Forum: (CSILE)
Apple Learning Interchange: ALI
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