Q1 Basics: Introduction
1. Basics
Introduction
The 21 Things 4 Students website is a large website with many technology activities. In this Quest, you will:
- Be introduced to the vocabulary used on this 21t4s website.
- Learn how to download and use the student checklists.
- Take a technology skills survey and set some personal learning goals to improve your basic technology skills.
- Learn about the student portfolio, the Awesome Index of the resources, and the 21t4s roadmap.
learning objectives
I can:
- Understand the features and vocabulary used on this website.
- Confidently navigate the Menus, Things, and Quests.
- Use the Student Checklist and 21t4s Roadmap.
- Demonstrate my work using the Student Showcase Portfolio.
- Set personal learning goals after completing a short technology skills survey.
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Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students
ISTE Standards for Students
1. Empowered Learner
a. Articulate and set personal learning goals, developing strategies leveraging technology to achieve them, and reflect on the learning process itself to improve learning outcomes
Websites and Documents
21t4s Videos
- 1.Q1 Welcome Video (0.32)
- How to use Quizlet Video (4:22).
- Intro to Student Checklists Video (1:33)
- Intro to the Student Showcase Portfolio Template Video (7:39)
21t4s Documents & Quizzes
- 1.Q1 Vocabulary List
- 1.Q1 Basics Vocabulary Slideshow
- 1.Q1 Personal Learning Goals Document
- 21t4s Roadmap 2025-26
- Awesome Index for 21things4students
- K-2 Skills Survey
- 3-5 Skills Survey
- 6-8 Skills Survey
- 9-12 Skills Survey
- Link to the S.M.A.R.T. Goals Slide Deck
- Script for the S.M.A.R.T. Goals
- Uses for a Digital Portfolio Slide Deck
- Vocabulary Quizlet