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= = ** Rapides Parish Alexandria, LA March 17, 2010 **

= Agenda =

 Welcome and Introductions

Survey of concerns and needs

21st Century Skills - What do they mean? Learning and Innovation SkillsLearning and innovation skills are what separate students who are prepared for increasingly complex life and work environments in today’s world and those who are not. They include:  • Creativity and • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving • Communication and Collaboration

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==Pixie //Pixie is engaging,// [|**//award winning//**]//, educational software elementary students can use to further their exploration of the world around them. Pixie combines a paint program with text options, clip art, voice recording, and standards-based curriculum activities, helping students build 21st century skills as they develop podcasts, online storybooks, videos, and Flash animations.// == //Amazing Alliterations and other Interesting Topics//  Publishing and providing student voice [|Features]  [|Integration] [|Training]
 *  Early Literacy
 * RTI
 * Differentiated Instruction
 * Newsletters, Comics, Trading Cards and Books
 * Slideshow, Movies and Podcasting

WebBlender
//WebBlender makes creating interactive presentations and web sites easy and fun. Produce rich sites with text, graphics, movies, Flash animations, and hyperlinks to share school reports, field trips, and photo essays.// [|Features] [|Integration] [|Training]

Frames
//Frames is the// [|//**award winning**//] //educational software for stop-motion animation, claymation, and digital storytelling. Creating illustrated animations, movies, and digital stories engages students in the curriculum, encourages problem solving, promotes creativity, and helps students develop 21st century skills.// [|Features] [|Integration] [|Training]
 * Animation
 * Chroma Key
 * Clay Animation
 * Digital Storytelling

