Session+2-+Feb+7

Let's get this party started! @http://ca7science.wordpress.com/2012/02/05/lets-get-started-cybersmarts/

**1. Blogs at Cary Academy**

A teacher created resource on a blog with a student adding comments- collaboration @http://discovery.caryacademy.org/musictheory/

A student created blog post. Students collaborated in class. @http://discovery.caryacademy.org/elizabethf717/2011/10/happiness/

Student Collaborative Blogging Site @http://natureofamerica.tumblr.com/

Student Published Advanced Calculus @http://discovery.caryacademy.org/michellew775/

**2.** ** Wikis at Cary Academy **

Class collaborative project- Geometry http://geometrywilliams.wikispaces.com/

Class collaborative project (year long) http://ca7science.wikispaces.com/

Instructional Technology Team Wiki (CA4CA) http://caryacademy-learn-teach.wikispaces.com/CA4CA-2011


 * 3. Humanities Lesson using Collaborative Tools **

I. Today we will be participating in a humanities lesson that explores how news has been disseminated in different ways throughout history. We will collaborate and use collaborative tools to explore this topic.

II. Lesson

- Participants will be able to: Create a basic timeline of how news has been disseminated throughout history. Examine how technology has affected the dissemination of news. Explore the limitations and affordances of different types of technologies used to disseminate the news.
 * Objectives**

Throughout history, "the news" has been a powerful social, economic, and political entity- often driving change. To begin our lesson we are going to first brainstorm how news has been disseminated throughout history. Brainstorming Tool: @http://willyou.typewith.me/p/rgD5mSRUZJ
 * A. Brainstorm**

Group 1H Group 2H Group 3H Group 4H Group 5H Group 6H
 * B. Now let's create a basic timeline.** Gather in groups of three and begin creating a timeline of how news has been disseminated throughout history.

C. We will choose one group's basic timeline and explore the limitations and affordances of the different types of technologies that were used to disseminate the news. @https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uEVRycujtdLFrRrCbbDcM3y1ZBWH1FJ0QVrE4Vp9oPI/edit

III. Reflection

How was this similar or different from how you may have learned this information when you were in 8th grade? http://todaysmeet.com/Cybersmarts


 * 4. Questions **

There has been much discussion about developing ways to entwine courses and disciplines. How is this occurring in the MS & US?

Where are we on the road to e-books…and less weight in those backpacks?

I was wondering if any studies have been done to compare note taking with a pencil and paper versuses taking notes on the think pad? Do you find that some children prefer one over the other?

What are the pros and cons of distraction due to increase use of technology?

What are the benefits of old fashioned paper and pen and where those are still used?