The second category is Interactive Applications to Support 21st Century Primary Literacies including Reading, Writing and Digital communications. Digital tools should be interactive so the learning experience can transcend the passive learning mode of consuming connect as in most Web 1.0 application of the earlier Digital Age software. The more students can manipulate and create content the deeper their learning experience will be along with greater transfer value to other content areas. Interactive tools support critical and creative thinking and give an opportunity for the learner to innovate solutions outside the closed system passive learning models. Interactive tools also can provide immediate feedback a novice learner needs at the early stages of skill development, such as in the touch typing skills or letter formation skills. Virtual teachers can provide students with additional meaningful practice through interactive websites and tools that allow students needing extra practice to work independently and receive feedback and reinforcement during self-directed learning activities. These interactive tools are supplemental and should not be used to replace instruction and guided practice.
     Some examples include:
Digital Input Skills 

http://keyseeker.parkfieldprimary.com/ locate key on keyboard
Reading Skills
graphix.com/interactive_worksheets/Pink_WS_BOJ_final-US2.php

Writing Skills
http://www.storyit.com/Starters/stgetaway.htm 

2. Interactive and multimedia content presentation tools: 

3. Synchronous Apps: 

This video introduces VoiceThread, the online video collaboration tool that is being used by Penn State.