Kims Kaleidoscope

We, the VSTE in Second Life team, are excited to announce plans for the book study with Julie D Ramsay about her book “Can We Skip Lunch and Keep Writing.” See my earlier post for more information on the book and where to purchase it.

We will meet at VSTE Island in Second Life for a kick off  meeting where we will meet Julie, Austen Rae in Second Life, and discuss chapter one on August 22, 2011 at 8 PM EDT (5 PM SLT, which is the same as Pacific Time). We will meet to discuss subsequent chapters on Thursdays beginning August 25, 2011 at 9 PM EDT (6 PM SLT), and continuing every Thursday until we finish the book.

You do not have to start the book to attend, and you don’t need to make a commitment to attend every week. You can be part of the conversation before you read the book. We will talk about Julie’s methods, ideas, technology tools, and whatever else comes up along the way.  At least one other teacher who collaborated with Julie will also take part in much of the book talk. It will be great to hear these teachers talk about their experiences first hand. They are enthusiastic gals who love teaching and enjoy their students. I’m looking forward to listening for stories that didn’t make the book. I have started a list of questions to ask.

VSTE’s Marie, Mandie Mimulus in Second Life, will help us organize a list of the technology tools that come up in our discussions. We will talk about each one mentioned in the book, ask attendees for their experiences with these tools, especially for additional ways to use them, and see if there are other tools that some have used similarly. We want all participants to come away from this experience with a satchel full software tools, lesson ideas, and renewed energy for a great new school year.

To Recap:

Book Talk Kick off – Monday, August 22
8 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 5 PM Second Life Time
on VSTE Island
http://slurl.com/secondlife/VSTE%20Island/123/137/24

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