The document outlines a learning plan for students to become connected learners through reading, research, and reflection. It discusses three major components: literature circles and research, the research paper process, and information sharing. Students will work together in literature circles, research their topics, and create a website to share their culminating learning presentation with the community.

1. the big picture reading, researching, and reflecting: our journey of becoming connected learners buffy hamilton | susan lestermedia 21 students, fall 2009 cc licensed flickr photo by liza31337: http://flickr.com/photos/lizadaly/2944376209/

2. where are we going?

3. what directions will our learning take?

4. how will we work together?

5. how will we share what we are learning with the world?

6. let’s look at our blueprint for connecting, collaborating, and creating learning

7. the three major components Image 1 cc licensed flickr photo by acordova: http://flickr.com/photos/hellacutty/501812452/ ; Image 2 cc licensed flickr photo by firma: http://flickr.com/photos/firma/2979381318/ ; Image 3 cc licensed flickr photo by moriza: http://flickr.com/photos/moriza/96724309/

8. why do literature circles and research together?

9. the research paper process

10. information sources

11. evaluating information resources

12. information sharing and management

13. literature circle conversations

14. reader response journals cc licensed flickr photo by Martino!: http://flickr.com/photos/martinofranchi/3132140647/

15. literature circle learning process

16. literature circles and our research

17. your research journey website

18. culminating learning and sharing activity: presentation to community

19. presentation zen

20. questions? cc licensed flickr photo by Nomaan!: http://flickr.com/photos/nomaan/3634270675/

21. resources all resources, including our research and assignment pathfinder, may be found at http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/africa-researchproject about the Media 21 project: http://theunquietlibrarian.wikispaces.com