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October 21, 2008 2:00-3:30 Rundlett Room 506 http://dylan.sonybmgmusic.co.uk/messages/CAJA-5H95-C33B-Q81Y-CAR0

Introductions


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=Purpose of strand groups =  Improve instructional practice Research educational topics Collaborate to solve a problem Examine student work Design curriculum units Explore the role of assessment Engage in a book study Share effective strategies with colleagues

Characteristics of strand groups
 * participants construct knowledge through research, interaction with selected materials, and collegial discourse
 * all participants acknowledge that each person brings expertise to the group that everyone has a contribution to make
 * strand groups rovide an avenue for renewal, an atmosphere of companionship, and an opportunity for growth
 * participants make a commitment to create new knowledge and to use this knowledge to positively affect perspectives, policies, and practices


 * A strand group is not:**
 * a district committee
 * a department meeting
 * a task force
 * an ad hoc task force or committee
 * a business meeting


 * ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST AGREE ON THE PURPOSE OF THE STRAND GROUP AND THEY MUST BE COMMITTED TO THAT PURPOSE AND BELIEVE IT IS WORTHWHILE**

How have you incorporated the web into your classroom? Have you used web 2.0 tools? What would you like to learn this year? What types of applications are you looking for?

Link to last year's strand wiki http://rms-library.wikispaces.com/23things

Sites of the day: Wordle http://www.wordle.net

Glogster [|http://www.glogster.com]