February+4


 * Debrief about //Digital Nation//**
 * "Killer Paragraphs" and other Reflections on PBSs Digital Nation - Henry Jenkins


 * Sharing**
 * Cyberpsychology (kristine)
 * [|ny times to begin charging for online access] (mike)
 * Understanding the Digital Generation (Randy)
 * What's Your Issue (Randy)
 * [|Obama seeks sweeping change in No Child Left Behind] (Alex L.)
 * Social Networking Sites Finding Few Fans Among Educators (Jenn A/ Stephen)
 * [|Free Technology for Teachers Blog (& Prezi announcement re: free license for teachers and students)] (mike)
 * Google's Newest Cloud (Chris W)
 * http://atetv.org/ (Brian)


 * Technology Tools: sharing**
 * Thinkfinity.org (Kristine)
 * RSS Feed (Stephen and Alex)
 * Skype (Jenny and Jenn)
 * [|Prezi] (mike)
 * iTunes U (Amanda and Jenn A)
 * Skype (Camille and Chris) - some things to chat about in class: How would you go about finding other classes to connect with? How can we use this to connect with each other between class meetings? How would you monitor this in a classroom? Google - skype + classroom
 * Google Docs (Brian and Chris)
 * Wikipedia (Jessi)


 * Rethinking Education:** Chapters 3 & 4

In groups of 2-3, choose a technology/tool to investigate for the week. On your blog answer your REFLECTIONS to the question above and be prepared to share your learning about the tool with the rest of the class on **TUESDAY**. If you've "tried it out," you might want to share your experiences. If you've found new resources, you may want to add them to the wiki pages below.
 * New Technology tool:**
 * Blogs
 * RSS
 * Wiki
 * Social Bookmarking
 * Google Docs
 * Professional Resources
 * Digital Citizenship
 * Podcasting
 * Multiple Intelligences and Technology
 * Creative Commons
 * Ning (mike)
 * Thinkfinity
 * Prezi
 * Skype
 * Wikipedia
 * iTunesU
 * Google Wave (I have invites available...)
 * ePals
 * Google Earth
 * Blackboard


 * For Tuesday, February 9 **
 * Prepare** to share (along with your collaborators - team mates) what you have learned about your technology tool over the past week. This should include //at least// a personal experience with the tool, but //preferably// some experience teaching the tool to someone else. The sharing period next meeting can be a time for you to share your experience and //questions you may have about using it for teaching and learning//. We can collectively brainstorm a solution to your questions!


 * Sharing (Optional):** Post any interesting articles, videos, findings on the Internet, etc for next week to the February 9 page.


 * Looking ahead:** Read Chapters 5 & 6 in //Rethinking Education...// for Thursday, February 11. Post a quote that you find intriguing and an accompanying reflection to the Discussion Forum

** Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 9, 7:00 - 9:00 PM New Topic: ** Final Project, sharing, technology tool sharing....