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As we progress into the 21st Century, it becomes abundantly clear that our schools are lagging behind in teaching today's learners 21st Century technology. In an article titled "Connecting the Digital Dots: Literacy of the 21st Century" (Jones-Kavalier,Barbara and Suzanne Flannigan 2006) the authors state "Prior to the 21st Century, LITERATE defined a person's ability to read and write...In our 21st Century society--accelerated, media-saturated, and automated--a new literacy is required." That literacy needs to reflect 21st Century technology skills. The purpose of this site is to examine ways that the Baltimore County Public School System is attempting to meet Maryland Technology Literacy Standards through the current Grade 8 curriculum, and to make suggestions for additional ways different technological skills can be integrated.

Sources: Jones-Kavalier, Barbara and Suzanne Flannigan. "Connecting the Digitail Dots: Literacy of the 21st Century" EDUCAUSE Quarterly, Vol. 29, Nov. 2, 2006.

For additional information on BCPS Curriculum Based Technology Intergration Activities, go to []

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