This document discusses using various 21st century tools to teach literature, including Google Images, Google Maps, blogs, Twitter, Wordle, Pinterest, SlideShare, YouTube, and Blackboard discussions. It provides examples of how students can use these tools to explore settings from Sherlock Holmes stories on Google Maps and write character blogs. It also includes samples of student work analyzing literature using Wordle, Pinterest, and YouTube videos.

1. Using 21st Century Tools to Teach Literature Mary Hillis http://educationconnections.pbworks.com Osaka JALT Back to School Event 2011

2. 21st Century Tools http://www.flickr.com/photos/info_grrl/5084920323/

3. Useful Tools Google Images & Google Maps Blogs Twitter Wordle Pinterest SlideShare YouTube Discussions in Blackboard

4. Snapshots of Sherlock

5. Google Images

6. Google Maps Go to Google Maps http://maps.google.com/ Explore London and search for places related to Sherlock Holmes. Share your findings on the discussion board.

7. Character Blog Watson I was surprised to hear that precious stone was found inside goose. It was the blue carbuncle which was stolen from the Countess of Morcar, according to the newspaper. I was very surprised again! Holmes and I started investigating the facts. We investigated some people, and traced criminal. Because the stone was returned, Holmes overlooked the criminal finally. Holmes shouted at the criminal, and he shot out of the room. I know the appearance isn't good, but it's Holmes kindness.

8. Twitter & Twain

9. Sample student work

10. Sample of student work

11. Multiple Literacies & Mrs. Mallard http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandoncwarren/4334456172/

12. Wordle

13. Pinterest http://pinterest.com/mhillis/ripe-figs/

14. SlideShare http://www.slideshare.net/reako/story-of-an-hour-kate-chopin

15. YouTube Videos

16. Fodey http://www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp

17. Discussing the Denouement http://www.flickr.com/photos/stuckincustoms/5314380635/

18. The Lady or the TigerBlackboard Discussion “If I were the princess I would want him [the young man] to survive. I cannot stand for being death my lover. However if I were the young man I would wanna fight with the tiger to get our happy life. I want them to be happy. It is difficult thing in this situation but I want this story to end happily.”

19. Using 21st Century Tools to Teach Literature Mary Hillis Assignment sheets, links to artifacts and web tools can be found at http://educationconnections.pbworks.com THANK YOU!