| The participant will interact
with others via the Internet, listserv, and e-mail. Each participant will
write an introduction to the listserv. (IF you do not have the ability
to do listserv, PLEASE e-mail directly to the instructor at thebarn@netins.net) |
The
participant will define BookTalk. Check out some definitions
from former Wayne State College and AEA 12 participants. |
| The participant will read
and discuss examples of BookTalks. |
The participant will locate
information
about books, author information, and, book
vendors. |
| The participant will write
a BookTalk. Check out some BookTalks
written by former Wayne State College and AEA 12 participants. |
The participant will write
an
A to Z BookTalk Hook. Check out some
A
to Z BookTalk Hooks written by former Wayne State College and AEA 12
participants. |
| Grading is on a 10 point scale.
90-100= A, 80-89= B, etc. Please keep record of your points that
you have earned. This will help you to see that you have completed
all of your work. If you submit the assignment, assume that you have
earned all of the points unless you receive a message stating otherwise.
:-) Please don't let grading hold you down. Make the class
fun and useful for YOU! |
PLEASE
print an assignment checklist to help you record your work as you go!
You can locate a checklist HERE! |
Assignment 1 U.S.MAIL
5 points Time
Log
Be sure that ANY time that you
are working on this course that you record your time on your time log.
It is important for me for record keeping and for you so that you realize
that the time you spend on line is equal to the time you would have spent
in the classroom. |
Assignment 2 E-Mail
5 points Join the Listbot.
|
Assignment 3 E-Mail
to LISTBOT
10 points Send an Introduction
Read Tami Little's introduction
on the World Wide Web. Send an introduction about you to the listbot.
In the subject line write your last name and Introduction. |
Assignment 4 E-Mail
to LISTBOT
10 points What is a
book talk?
Go to the link:
http://members.aol.com/naughyde/hook.htm
http://rms.concord.k12.nh.us/booktalks/faq.htm
Read the do's and don'ts of
BookTalks on the first site. Note the a-z of BookTalks on this page. After
viewing both sites and reading the information in your packet, write your
OWN definition of a BookTalk.
Send this to the listbot.
In the subject line write BT
definition and your last name. |
Assignment 5 E-mail
to LISTBOT
10 points Booktalk Examples-Author
Go to the Link:
http://rms.concord.k12.nh.us/booktalks/
This site of Booktalk Examples
is organized by Author, Title, Subject, and Interest Level. Browse
the site. Choose an author and locate a booktalk by that author.
Print it for yourself or record the addresses that you find! |
Assignment 6 E-mail
to LISTBOT
10 points Booktalk Examples-Title
Go to the Link:
http://rms.concord.k12.nh.us/booktalks/
This site of Booktalk Examples
is organized by Author, Title, Subject, and Interest Level. Browse
the site. Choose a title and locate a booktalk for that title. Print
it for yourself or record the addresses that you find! |
Assignment 7 E-mail
to LISTBOT
10 points Booktalk Examples-Subject
Go to the Link:
http://rms.concord.k12.nh.us/booktalks/
This site of Booktalk Examples
is organized by Author, Title, Subject, and Interest Level. Browse
the site. Choose a subject and locate a booktalk for that subject.
Print it for yourself or record the addresses that you find! |
Assignment 8 U.S. Mail
10 points Info on the Web
Go to the link: http://eduscapes.com/ladders/index.html
Browse the links on this page.
Be sure to look at all 4 of the areas, "Newberys and the Net", "Caldecott
Connections", "Fun with Favorites", and "Ladders of Your Own".
Write a paragraph or create a graphic organizer to summarize what you discover
on this site. |
Assignment 9 E-mail
to LISTBOT
10 points Booktalk A to Z
Go to the Links:
Hooks
for Books
Examples
from Former Participants
Read the A to Z examples in
your packet. Design your OWN A to Z. You can do this just on
books in general, authors, or even a theme. (include the web page
address for the letters and make this your final project!) |
Assignment 10 U.S.
Mail
25 points Final Project
This is YOUR final project.
Do something that CONNECTS books and technology. Some examples might
be:
Requirements:
1. The project is useful
to YOU.
2. The project connects
books and technology.
3. If you have an idea
but aren't sure, E-Mail or call me. I don't mind answering questions! |
Assignment 11 E-mail
to WSC
5 points
Evaluation
Click HERE
for an evaluation to send to WSC. |
|
Newberys
and the Net: Thematic Technology Connections - Annette Lamb & Nancy
Smith (2000) ISBN 1-891917-02-1 350 Pages $28.95