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__** Agenda **__

**__Handouts__** Handouts will consist of the vocabulary terms linked under presentation of key concepts and skills, the workshop agenda, graphic organizer, activity rubric, tutorial guide, and workshop evaluation.

**__Pre-training activity__** To meet the needs of all participants, a introduction to technology will be held the day prior. Staff members will be paired with "experienced" users based on their willingness to divulge their history with creating blogs. A guide will be given to all participants as a reference during the workshop. Open discussions will be encouraged, along with honest feedback. Key concepts and skills will be done in a pre-training activity, as well as during a designated block during the multimedia workshop. Participants will be issued key vocabulary terms, as well as participate interactively to identify and enhance thier knowledge regarding key concepts and skills. **__Graphic organizer__**
 * __Presentation of key concepts and skills __**

**__Authentic assessment assignment__** Participants will be required to create their own classroom blog on wordpress. Individuals will work independently to create their own blog, however they will work collaboratively to respond to posts and comments.

**__Rubric for authentic assessment__** **__Tutorial for tools used in authentic assessment__** **__Workshop evaluation__**



**__Embedded media__** [|WHAT IS BLOGGING?] [|WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT BLOGGING!]

**__ Technology, equipment, & resources __** Laptop computer for each participant Internet access for Youtube productions Laptop for presenter Projector Projection screen Power supply for presenter Copies of handouts for each participant Pens/Pencils for each participant