LMS_PLC_2011

Session One Agenda
Welcome & Introduction-@http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/earicmedia

PLC Requirements
 * Next Session Date
 * Google Survey-@http://tinyurl.com/4psc2fz
 * Group Creation

Getting Acquainted with ALEX Moodle Site
 * @http://alex.state.al.us/

Introduction to Google Docs
 * @http://www.google.com/

Implementation Discussion of Google Docs
 * Brainstorming-@https://bubbl.us/

Google Docs Development

Google Search by Reading Level

**Session Two Agenda** Welcome New Members Next Session Date Review of First Session Sharing
 * Use of New Application
 * Use of Google Docs
 * Traditional Environments
 * The Stacks by Scholastic

Podcasting
 * Introduction
 * Jennifer/Ellen Sharing
 * Exploration of Existing Podcasts
 * Creating a Podcast
 * ALEX @http://alex.state.al.us/index.php
 * ISTE NETS for Students @http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-students.aspx
 * [[file:Podcast Integration Activity.docx]]
 * Aviary []

Welcome Next Session Date: June 9 Review of Second Session Sharing Our Podcasts
 * Session Three Agenda**

Creating a Movie Online
 * Xtranormal [] (shared by Shay)
 * Xtranormal Tutorial

Creating an Online Poster
 * Review of Glogster Components @http://edu.glogster.com/
 * Creating a Poster
 * Glogster Tutorial
 * Detailed Tutorial on Glogster video

Other Resources Jing create screencasts with this free tool from TechSmith Zamzar free, online file conversion Keepvid download & save videos such as YouTube Any Video Converter free video converter application; freeware Animoto create videos for your classroom Dropbox free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily; 2 GB free space Windows SkyDrive 25 GB of free storage

Welcome Next Meeting Date Review of Third Session Google Books Search and preview millions of books from libraries and publishers worldwide Google Scholar Provides a search of scholarly literature across many disciplines and sources, including theses, books, abstracts and articles. Google Bookmarks Access your bookmarks on any computer, and use Lists to share them with friends. BigHugeLabs Create fun stuff with your photos: posters, magazine covers, jigsaw puzzles, trading cards, etc.
 * Session Four Agenda**

Creating a Voice Thread (shared by Jennifer)
 * Voice Thread Tutorial
 * Voice Thread PDF Tutorial

**Session Five Agenda** Welcome Review of Previous Sessions Sharing-What Have You Done With What You Have Learned Review of PLC Requirements  Planning Template  Time for Planning  Review Your Creations

 Article: //Lost in Cyberspace? Tracking the Future of Reading//  During Reading Activity: 3-2-1 Strategy or INSERT  After Reading Activity: Wordle (@http://www.wordle.net/) Share Out  Thinkfinity (@http://www.thinkfinity.org/)  Dictionary and Thesaurus-Merriam-Webster Online VocabSushi: The Better Way to Build Your Vocabulary <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Vocabulary, Free Word Puzzles and Activities <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Virtual Book Clubs: Connecting Adolescent Readers
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Media Specialist As Support for Reading **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Curriki <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Netsmartz <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Common Sense Media <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kids Against Bullying <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Creative Commons
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Media Specialist As Support for Teacher Resources **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">MySignUp Online sign-up sheet; first one free, later nominal cost Web 2.0:CoolToolsForSchools Center for Learning & Performance Technologies List of learning tools contributed by professionals worldwide Common Craft Short, simple videos providing explanation for tools such as Twitter, Google Docs, podcasting 21st Century Information Literacy Scoop ItCurated articles about Information Fluency, critical thinking, website evaluation, citation and other issues of importance to Librarians, Media Specialists and technology using educators
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Other Resources **