Worshop+Outline

1. Myth vs. Fact (Hands On) - Putnam/Rockland Rooms
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 * What do you know?
 * What are the facts?

2. The Anatomy of a Wiki (Hands On) - Putnam Room
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 * 1) Pick a topic you are teaching within the next few weeks or any topic of interest to you.
 * 2) Go to Wikipedia ([|http://wikipedia.org])
 * 3) Search for your topic inthte search window on the left side of the page.
 * 4) Notice how the page is organized and what the various navigation and components are (article & table of contents).
 * 5) Now notice the organization of the wiki (notice the tabs at the top and see what they are for

4: Research Project (Hands On)
As a group we will be creating a collaborative study guide for the 1970's to use in class. We will break into five groups with each group researching one subtopic or aspect of society within the category of "The 1970's". The sub topics are:
 * Music
 * Film
 * Events
 * People
 * Television

**Directions:**
1. Each group is responsible for creating a teast two paragraphs of content for their assigned topic. 2. As you write your article, pull out the most essential information that will lend to the understanding of that topic. 3. Each group will have a unique venue to work from (use your imagination abit here), they are as follows:

(Music) convenes at the local public library at 3:00 after school and is armed with a cell phone, print materials, and of course online workstations. (Film) is in the comfort of a friend's home but only has access to one workstation. (Events) are students working together in a classroom cluster during class time. (People) are students from Pascack Valley HS in Hillsdale, NJ who are virtually collaborating with you on this study guide. (Television) are comfortably enjoying a latte at the neighborhood Starbucks with wifi access.
 * Group 1 - Westchester Room**
 * Group 2 - Sarah's Office**
 * Group 3 - Putnam Room**
 * Group 4 - Rockland Room**
 * Group 5 - Briefing Room**

NOTE: As you are working through this scenario, make note (really take notes) of any limitations or advantages you encounter based on who and where you are. 

The Timeline
By noon each group must have at least two paragraphs worth of content ready for reveiw and editing by the other groups. This is a first draft, do not get bogged down in grammar and spelling at this time - we will work on that later.
 * Block 1** - Crafting the Draft

This block must be completed by your group by 1:15 so plan lunch accordingly.
 * Block 2** - Everyone Edits

Each group will now edit the content of another group (the true beauty and fear of wikis)
 * Music edits Film
 * Film edits Events
 * Events edits People
 * People edits Television
 * Television edits Music

NOTE: Below are areas we would like you to focus on in your editing task, in your classroom these would be your rules.
 * accuracy
 * content
 * stylistics (phrasing, wording, etc.)

Each group must now review the edits of their own section and accept them or make final changes.
 * Block 3** - Critical Critics

Your instructors have a series of questions, take 5-10 minutes to review the study guide in preparation (tip: focus on topics other than your original one ).
 * Block 4** - Cram for the Exam (putting it all together)Everyone returns to Putnam Room.

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 * Block 5** - It's a Wrap (an Assessment of the Day)