Core+Academic+Knowledge

=**Core Academic Knowledge (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)**=


 * Based on your feedback we have created the following structure for the kit. Feel free to use this as a starting point and either following it or take creative license with it.**


 * Define topic
 * What is it?
 * Why is it important for learners?


 * Ideas for Educators
 * A simple list of ideas about how educators can promote the topic in their classroom
 * Shall we say at least 10 practical ideas?


 * Reading & Videos (Case Studies)
 * Several readings and videos that demonstrate practical application of the topic


 * Tools for topic
 * What are the actual technology tools that can be used to achieve the topic (e.g. Skype, Blogger, Google Maps, Ning, etc.)?
 * Brief statement about the tool and what it is good for


 * Sample lesson/unit plans
 * You don't have to create these, you could find them from other sources like Curriki.org.
 * You could include a lesson plan that you have created.


 * Additional resources & links
 * Anything else that you want to share on the topic

==Navigation ( We can leave this on the bottom of every page so that people can jump around )== = =
 * Home
 * About the Authors (everyone add your own - we'll put them alphabetically by the first letter of your first name)
 * Introduction (Blue group)
 * Core Academic Knowledge (Blue group)
 * Critical/Divergent Thinking (Red group)
 * Complex Problem Solving (Red group)
 * Effective Communication (Orange group)
 * Working in Collaboration (Orange group)
 * Learning how to Learn (Green group)
 * Global Perspective (Yellow group)
 * Real World Application (Yellow group)
 * Video tutorial or Teacher Quick Start Guide (Green group)