Hear about some ways to put the internet to good use from the much-loved character Ruff Ruffman, in this animated video from RUFF RUFFMAN: HUMBLE MEDIA GENIUS. With his uniquely comical style, Ruff helps students acquire some key twenty-first-century skills. This resource is part of the RUFF RUFFMAN: HUMBLE MEDIA GENIUS Collection. This video comes with a student guide that lists several things students do online to connect with others in their daily lives. This video can be played to introduce a lesson on digital tools.
Life is sweet! It is especially sweet when you have all of the tools right at your fingertips to complete a project thus making you more productive!
Imagine using a program at school for typing a paper; however, at home, you do not have the software. Panic sets in! How are you possibly going to finish your assignment in the time your teacher has given without having the same software at home? Well, with a productivity suite that is FREE and online (such as Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive), you can get your work done in the comfort of your own home, PLUS you can collaborate on work, online, and with others!
LEARNING OBJECTIVESWhen you have completed this activity you will:
- understand how to use a word processing application [Empowered Learner] - know how to use advanced word processing features [Creative Communicator] - know how to share documents with others [Digital Citizen] - know how to collaborate with others [Global Collaborator]
