Online ResourcesVoices In HistoryNovember 6, 2010Agenda

9-9:15 – Welcome, housekeeping and introductions

9:15-9:30 - Check in ● Have you had any success implementing blogging and the journal

assignment in your classroom?● Think-Pair-Share

9:30-12 - Utilizing Online Resources

● NYPL● Gale● YoLink

12-1 LUNCH 1:00-1:45 Project PlanningUsing the assigned project, participants will begin the planning process to incorporate:

● Driving Question● Timeline● Assigning roles● Accumulate Resources

1:45 - 2:30 Gathering ResourcesUse online resources to gather site URLs for the project 2:30-2:45 Check out

● How will you use these online tools in your classroom before our next meeting?● Think-Pair-Share

2:45-3:00 Assignment and SurveyProject Take-Away:Show a sample Graphic Novel outlining the images and first person narrative writing Driving Question: Based on your social studies curriculum and pacing calendar:

● Students assume the role of an individual from the time period being taught (based on your curriculum)

● Students will write a reflective journal in the first person, over a two week period via the comment section of the post in their individual blog category

● Journal entries should be sequential and relate to the time and events as they unfold● Students will comment to 2-3 of their peers’ journal entries using the “@” and the comment area

Complete Survey and Equipment Return