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__**Maryland Teachers Technology Standards (MTTS) Address**__ A**. Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically. 1. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal. 2. Use productivity tools to publish information. 3. Use multiple digital sources to communicate information online. Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in a curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem solving, communication and/or collaboration. 1. Assess students’ learning/ instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction. 2. Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use. 3. Select and apply research-based practices for integrating technology into instruction. 4. Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction. 5. Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes. 6. Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student outcomes through the use of technology. 7. Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning.
 * II. Communication
 * B.** Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats.
 * V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction **

Standard 1.0 – Technology Systems **: Develop foundations in the understanding and uses of technology systems 1. Demonstrate knowledge of technology systems** b) Use keyboard and mouse effectively and efficiently a) Use technology tools, including software and hardware, to learn new content or reinforce skills b) Defend the selection of a specific technology tool to complete a learning task ** Standard 4.0 – Technology for Communication and Expression ** : Use technology to communicate information and express ideas using various media formats 1. Select and use technology for communication** a) Use communication tools (such as e-mail, discussion boards, online conferences, Learning Management Systems, portfolios) to gather information, share ideas, and respond to questions * b) Present information independently to various audiences c) Evaluate the appropriateness of media formats for various purposes * 1. Select and use technology to express ideas** a) Select and use the appropriate multimedia and publishing tools to express original ideas with print, drawings, digital images, video, sounds, and/or personal recordings b) Present ideas and information in formats such as electronic presentations, web pages, graphic organizers, or spreadsheets that are appropriate to a specific audience * c) Change, edit, and revise graphs, graphics, presentations, and word processing documents * d) Evaluate student-created product design based on purpose, audience, and format
 * __Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students Address__
 * A. Systems
 * Standard 3.0 – Technology for Learning and Collaboration ** : Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration
 * A. Learning**
 * 1. Select and use technology tools to enhance learning**
 * A. Communication
 * B. Expression

__**Reflection**__ I wasn't sure about about Voicethread intially, but after using it to gain feedback on a lesson, I see where it coud become an intergral part of future lessons. I guess what made it really work was the students enthusiasm to record and respond and be on the internet. Though I have only used Voicethread once, I can see the potential for great use when teaching concepts students have a hard time with.