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BUDDING BLOGGERS - SUNNY RIDGE U STAFF BOOK STUDY
//We will use this wiki as our resource for providing information about our seminar series focused on cultivating, nurturing and growing the minds of 21st Century learners.//

Through this staff book study, we hope to initiate and ignite a broader sense of communication, collaboration, authoring, self-reflection and feedback through the use of blogs. As a result, participants will author a blog to chart their progress, collaborate with colleagues, document their experiences and provide feedback as they experiment and try a number of [|web 2.0] technologies.
 * [[image:flower_bullett.gif]]BOOK STUDY OVERVIEW**

**BOOK STUDY GOALS**
 * Utilize blogs and blogging to gain a deeper understanding of[| 21st century learning]
 * Improve communication and collaboration among staff, parents and students using web 2.0 technologies
 * Increase the use of web 2.0 technologies within the curriculum and beyond

**OBJECTIVES:** The learner/participant will:
 * Research, read, subscribe and comment on a variety of blogs
 * Collaborate and communicate about Willingham's book via a group blog
 * Create and author a blog with entries that include thought provoking viewpoints, commentary, and enhancements such as hyperlinks and images
 * Interact and share ideas with others beyond the book study group
 * Attend **three face-to-face meetings** from 3:45-5:15 PM on the following dates: 9/17/2009 • 9/30/2009 • 11/19/2009
 * Participate in **an online discussion/meeting** (date to be determined at the first face-to-face meeting)
 * Develop a plan for integrating a blogging component or activity into his/her curriculum


 * [[image:flower_bullett.gif]]STAFF COMMITMENTS**
 * **We start our program on September 17th**!
 * Please keep up with the reading. No excuses.
 * Be an active participant in **weekly** online discussions.
 * Author a blog and express your insight and opinions about the book.
 * Help foster interesting dialogue and connected community.


 * [[image:flower_bullett.gif]]EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT** **OF THIS PROGRAM**
 * Pre and post survey of skills and knowledge
 * Online activity and posts on time
 * Focus group discussions
 * Increase in curricular integration (teacher assessment)
 * Requests to expand the seminar series, include new topics and invite new participants

If you would like to join the **BUDDING BLOGGERS BOOK STUDY** - [|Click here] If you have questions about the book study, visit the FAQ and General Information page. If you don't find an answer to your question, click on the "Discussion" link (upper left navigation) and post your question.
 * [[image:flower_pot.png align="left"]]REGISTRATION**