Science

= = = = = **TodaysMeet -** = = **"Twitter for the Classroom"** = //TodaysMeet is great for// (we will brainstorm these items):
 * Really cool thing #1- ?
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 * Really cool thing #3- ?

=**Learning Objectives** = Participants will:
 * Participate in a TodaysMeet session based on a science topic
 * Brainstorm the affordances and limitations of TodaysMeet as a classroom "twitter"
 * Share their thoughts on how TodaysMeet might be used in the classroom

=**I: Get to Know TodaysMeet** =
 * Using the tool- TodaysMeet
 * Brainstorming a function
 * Small group "Tweet-Ups"

=**II: Brainstorm an Instructional Activity Using TodaysMeet** = Consider how to support and enhance students’ understanding of reflection while leveraging the power of this tool. // Be prepared to: //
 * Provide a brief description of an instructional activity you might design using TodaysMeet using the discussion feature of this wikipage.
 * Include specific link your content NCSCOS

=III: Guided Reflection = When you we are ready to start the reflection process, go to a session of TodaysMeet for today's discussion.

- What are some of the ways you might be able to leverage this tool within your existing curriculum? Why do you think students might enjoy this tool?

- What are some of the limitations you see regarding using TodaysMeet? Explain.

- Explain how you could use alternative Web 2.0 tools to accomplish the creation of a backchannel. What tools would you use? How would you leverage them?