HWC Day 2 - Tools of the Trade & GGS

Objectives:  Identify, explain, and begin using Web2.0 applications to be used in HWC.   Analyze and critique the arguments of GGS.

Task: Throughout the course, you will need to use several different Web2.0 applications to complete assignments.  As global citizens in the 21st century, we need to create a "toolbox" that promotes effective and timely engagement with information and each other.   You've already begun using the district provided e-mail account and joined the class blog and the Moodle.  Today,  each of you will also set up a GoogleCalendar and your SlideRocket account.  You will also join Diigo (http://www.diigo.com/) and the "SVHS HWC '13-'14" Diigo group (https://groups.diigo.com/group/svhs-13_14).  Diigo is a free social-bookmarking, research, and knowledge sharing tool that allows annotation and tagging. 

Next, I'll spend a few minutes introducing your first collaborative project.  Although GGS provides a common foundation for our understanding of history and culture, we need to establish a vocabulary from history and the social sciences to study world cultures.  To do this, you'll participate in a jigsaw activity. To complete this project, you'll read and take notes on a chapter from A Civilization Primer and work with your group to create a unique, engaging presentation that explains the main ideas and vocabulary.

Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class discussing and reviewing Guns, Germs, & Steel in small groups and as a whole class.  These conversations will help you to identify main ideas and clarify your understanding in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.

Homework:

• Wednesday, August 28 - Parent Information Sheet (bonus points for parent email to Mrs. Friday)
• Thursday, August 29 - Binder with at least 10 dividers
• Thursday, August 29 - Individual Primer notes due