Task: As you come into class, please hand in your signed parent letter. At your desk, you'll find a Nexus tablet. While we wait for the assembly announcement, you'll log onto your tablet. After the PLAN assembly, I'll introduce the Flat Connections Global Project and explain the first phase of the activity. If you've returned your parent letter, you'll join the Flat Connections Ning (see directions below). Finally, we'll end class with some activities on digital literacy.
Homework:
- TODAY - Signed Flat Connections parent letter
- Thursday, February 13 - Africa map due
- Monday, February 17 - Part A of Africa Regional Study due IN CLASS
- Tuesday, February 18 - Part B of Africa Regional Study due IN CLASS
- Tuesday, February 18 - FCGP Handshake and Ning personalization due by 3:00
- Thursday, February 20 - African nationalist readings & notes due IN CLASS
- Friday, February 21 - Africa map quiz (see "Apps for Maps" post for recommended smartphone/tablet apps)
- Friday, February 21 - "Horizon Report" summaries due on Voicethread by 8:00 pm
- Monday, February 24 - "Horizon Report" reflections due on Voicethread BEFORE CLASS
- Monday, February 24 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due IN CLASS
- Tuesday, February 25 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due IN CLASS
- Wednesday, February 26 - Reading quiz on G&D pp. 172-183 (reading notes may be used)
- Friday, February 28 - Unit 2 Test
- Monday, March 17 - Rwanda Extra Credit due
Flat Connections Global Collaborative Project
Task 1: Establishing Professional Persona
As we wade into the FCGP, we need to become comfortable as a part of this digital community. You will need to develop an appropriate persona that reflects your individuality while respecting the professional nature of this project. Follow the steps below to establish your presence in this project:
1. Request to join the SVHS_FCGP 14-1 Group - Scroll down the Ning page. On the right side you will see "Groups," go to the bottom of that section and click on "View All." In the search box, type in "SVHS" and click on the "SVHS_FCGP 14-1." Once you are at the group page, request to join.
As we wade into the FCGP, we need to become comfortable as a part of this digital community. You will need to develop an appropriate persona that reflects your individuality while respecting the professional nature of this project. Follow the steps below to establish your presence in this project:
1. Request to join the SVHS_FCGP 14-1 Group - Scroll down the Ning page. On the right side you will see "Groups," go to the bottom of that section and click on "View All." In the search box, type in "SVHS" and click on the "SVHS_FCGP 14-1." Once you are at the group page, request to join.
2. Personalize Your Page on the Ning - Add a photo or avatar to your profile and adjust the appearance of your page. If you would like to create an avatar, here are some useful links: http://www.voki.com/ or http://illustmaker.abi-station.com/index_en.shtml or http://www.mms.com/us/becomeanmm/
3. Introduce Yourself - Go to your page.
a. Make a brief blog post to say hello to the FCP community.
b. Post your handshake video. Tag the video "handshake," "svhs_fcgp14-1," and "fcgp14-1"
4. Monitor Ning Activity - Subscribe to the FCP Ning in your GoogleReader and check regularly.
b. Post your handshake video. Tag the video "handshake," "svhs_fcgp14-1," and "fcgp14-1"
4. Monitor Ning Activity - Subscribe to the FCP Ning in your GoogleReader and check regularly.
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