3. Proposal for DenSpringVirtCon
Globalizing Gen Z through Social Media and Web Tools
A session that explores web tools aligned with Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy,
connecting Common Core, ISTE/NETS standards, and research skills while
showcasing collaboration tools for 21st century global student competence.
Educators will benefit from understanding these connections and exposure to
web tools and strategies to integrate into instruction.
Presenter:
Kathy Beck
pinktechnologygirl@gmail.com
• Twitter @pinktechgirl
• Blog - http://pinktechgirl.blogspot.com/
• Websites
– bit.ly/digital_blooms
– bit.ly/bloomingapps
– bit.ly/genz_gaming
Instructional Technology Coordinator
Iredell-Statesville
• http://iss.schoolwires.com/kathy_beck
5. Characteristics of Gen Z
1. Speed Demons- a generation that has grown up on
instant gratification with instantaneous Google answers-
Age of AADD-Acquired Attention Deficit Disorder- On
Demand is the New Normal
2. Community Organizers and Curators- Born social
through social nets befriending and interacting
Key Behaviours: Share, Express and Consume
3. Open Books-Personal information is shared with little
thought to privacy
4. Micro Miners-Information broken down and
condensed- think tumblr and twitter
5. Self-publishing
6. For Businesses: Gen Z is
6. Not Brand Loyal - Instead, the product itself is what’s important, regardless of
marketing campaigns.
7. Age of the Curator - Generation Z is doing the same with every other purchasing
decision. The result — what you see them wearing, watching, and reading — is their
own curated version of the world. There is no hiding from Generation Z. They are
extreme curators, sharing and panning everything from movies to books to clothes
(and eventually, cars, home furnishings and health care plans).
8. Enhance and Enable Curation - What does Generation Z care about? Finding and
sharing the best stuff in the world. They aren’t just consumers, they are curators. They
not only discover brands and products but they evaluate them with brilliant
objectivity, sift through them, and share the results. Please a Generation Z-er with
your particular product or service and you’ll earn your biggest supporter. As a result,
marketers need to make it easy to share what their Gen Z customers love. From
Facebook “Likes” to branded tweets to Polyvore’s brand expression collages, it’s never
been easier to share your opinion online.
15. Global Learning Partners
www.gng.org
Global Nomads Groups "is an international non-government organization that creates interactive
educational programs for students about global issues."
http://www.epals.com
epals is a K-12 online community for meaningful learning. More than half a million educators and
millions of learners across 200 countries and territories safely connect, collaborate and build community.
www.iearn.org
The iEARN's non-profit website "enables teachers and youth to use the Internet and other technologies
to collaborate on projects that enhance learning and make a difference in the world."
http://www.globalschoolnet.org
The purpose of Global School Network is to "engage teachers and students in meaningful project
learning exchanges with people around the world.“
Partnership for Global Learning
Taking it Global
Global Learning
24. Quote from ISTE
The International Society for Technology in Education
“Comics are a great tool for engaging struggling learners, and
when students use technology to create their comics, they
build both digital age and traditional literacy skills.”
“Illustrating the story helps students with visual literacy, which
in turn helps them express their thoughts; develop a storyline;
and strengthen their reading, writing, and analytical skills.”
“Comics can help students at all levels overcome reading and
writing difficulties by improving their literacy skills in an
environment that fosters learning, collaboration, and
creativity.”
61. Gaming in Education
Enter social video games as a
solution — immersive
environments that simulate real-
world problems.
Today, technologically eager
schools are replacing textbook
learning with social video
games, and improving learning
outcomes in the process.
83. 555 Plan
What are you going to do with what you
learned?
What are you going to do in the next 5
days?
What are you going to do in the next 5
weeks?
What are you going to do in the next 5
months with what you have learned?
84. Resources
• Partnership for Global Learning:
http://asiasociety.org/education/partnership-
global-learning
• Global Learning:
http://www.globallearningeducation.com/index.ht
ml
• Global Learning Solutions:
http://drpfconsults.com/global-learning-solutions-
for-21st-century-students/
• Global Learning for Educators Webinars:
http://vimeo.com/channels/407252
• Global School Net:
http://www.globalschoolnet.org/index.cfm
• http://mashable.com/2010/02/07/social-gaming-
education/
88. Presenter Information
Kathy Beck North Carolina
About Me
• I have a BS in Elementary Ed and Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh
and MA in Educational Media and Instructional Technology from Appalachian
State University. I have taught elementary students, taught in a computer lab,
and now work as an Instructional Technology Coordinator currently serving 7
schools, and working with teachers and students collaboratively on projects
integrating technology. I have a real passion for finding tools and resources to
help teachers integrate technology into their classroom instruction. My photo
is from Spirit Week at one of the middle schools I serve. Its all about the
PINK!! pinktechnologygirl@gmail.com
• Contact Details
• Twitter @pinktechgirl
• Blog - http://pinktechgirl.blogspot.com/
• Websites
– bit.ly/digital_blooms
– bit.ly/bloomingapps
– bit.ly/genz_gaming
89. Presenter Information
Kathy Beck North Carolina
pinktechnologygirl@gmail.com
• Contact Details
• Twitter @pinktechgirl
• Blog - http://pinktechgirl.blogspot.com/
• Websites
– bit.ly/digital_blooms
– bit.ly/bloomingapps
– bit.ly/genz_gaming
– Resources gathered by me, in collaboration with many teachers.
– Special Thanks to Media Coordinator Extraordinaire - Karen Van Vliet
– Please contact me if I can assist you in any way – or if you would like me to present
this or additional content.