Self+Direction

= = Students: =Technology Tools to Support Self Direction Skills=
 * [[image:21st c self direction icon.jpg]] || Students will acquire and use fundamental skills that are necessary for learning to occur and for lifelong success.
 * Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability by applying what they learn to a variety of situations.
 * Collect data to track their own progress to monitor and adjust their learning strategies.
 * Exhibit productivity and accountability when they complete products on time to express learning.
 * Show leadership and responsibility when they actively participate in school, district & community activities.
 * Show respect for differing opinions, interests and experiences.
 * Make environmentally responsible choices.
 * Set challenging personal goals.
 * Reflect on their own learning and refocus their efforts accordingly. ||
 * = LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS =

**WHAT IS A LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM?**

A Learning Management System (or LMS) is a software package that enables the management and delivery of learning content and resources to students. LMSs are web-based to facilitate "anytime, anywhere" access to learning content and administration. You may have heard of some of the common Learning Management Systems:
 * Blackboard
 * eCollege
 * Angel
 * Desire 2 Learn
 * Moodle (open source)


 * HOW CAN YOU USE A LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM? **

First you need a course to build. Each course has its own set of resources and activities and can be customized in terms of organization and appearance. Once you have a course you can fill it with activities and texts, including audio and video. Imagine being able to reduce the number of photocopies! Students are also free to access those texts when it suits them. Your LMS course works particularly well when combined with face-to-face learning – also known as blended learning. Here are just a few examples of what you can do:
 * Provide students with links to websites relevant to a course.
 * Provide documents,such as syllabus, worksheets, diagrams, etc., electronically.
 * Enhance your teaching with online supplementary activities, both remedial and extension.
 * Create quizzes - both automatic scoring and manual grading options.
 * Create assignments with the ability for students to upload document.
 * Create collaborative work environments for students and colleagues.
 * And so much more!

**CHECK OUT A COURSE**

Academy District 20's Learning Management System powered by Moodle: ALEC. . . . . ..
 * **Login:** german.shepard
 * **Password**: Student-1 (case-sensitive)

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 * = GOOGLE DOCS =

**USING GOOGLE FORMS TO SUPPORT SELF DIRECTION SKILL**S
 * Google Form - Samples

**CREATE YOUR OWN GOOGLE FORM**
 * Creating a Google Form - Written Directions
 * Creating a Google Form Tutorial (19:01)

Create your own personal Google Docs Account ||