The Big Picture: Reading, Researching, and Reflecting: Our Journey of Becoming Connected Learners

the big picture
reading, researching, and reflecting: our journey of becoming connected learners
buffy hamilton | susan lestermedia 21 students, fall 2009
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where are we going?

what directions will our learning take?

how will we work together?

how will we share what we are learning with the world?

let’s look at our blueprint for connecting, collaborating, and creating learning

the three major components
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why do literature circles and research together?

the research paper process

information sources

evaluating information resources

information sharing and management

literature circle conversations

reader response journals
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literature circle learning process

literature circles and our research

your research journey website

culminating learning and sharing activity: presentation to community

presentation zen

questions?
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resources
all resources, including our research and assignment pathfinder, may be found at http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/africa-researchproject
about the Media 21 project: http://theunquietlibrarian.wikispaces.com