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Barrett, H.  (2006).  Digital stories in ePortfolios:  Multiple purposes and tools.  Retrieved July 15, 2010, from http://electronicportfolios.org/digistory/purposesmac.html

Digital Stories in ePortfolios:  Multiple purposes and tools

This article focuses on the importance of technology in the classroom. It lists several ways of incorporating technology and beneficial reasons for doing each.

Educase Learning Initiative.  7 things you should know about digital storytelling.  (2007). Retrieved July 15, 2010, from http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7021.pdf

7 Things You Should Know About Digital Storytelling

This article gives an overview of the steps to create a digital story and how this process effects students writing. 

Partnership for 21^st Century Skills.  Partnership for 21^st Century Skills.  (2009).  Retrieved July 25, 2010, from http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/

This website is dedicated to creating citizens who will progress and achieve in society.

 

Porter, B.  (2006).  Beyond words:  The craftsmanship of digital products.  Retrieved July 15, 2010, from http://www.digitales.us/files/BeyondWordsISTE.pdf

Beyond Words: The Craftsman Ship of Digital Products

This article discusses how using technology can improve work quality and increase motivation.

Prensky, M.  (2006).  Shaping tech for the classroom:  21^st –Century schools need 21^st –century technology.  Retrieved July 25, 2010, from http://www.edutopia/adopt-and-adapt

Shaping Tech for the Classroom: 21^st-Century Schools need 21^st-Century Technology

This article discusses the importance for educators to deliver 21^st-century ways to their students.