1. Wednesday, August 22, 2012 Look up definition and add to VOCAB section in One Note: * Represent * Persona * Avatar * Anonymous * Inhibited Question: How do you present yourself to the world online vs. offline?

2. Wednesday, August 22, 2012 (1) Exploring Avatars NY Times Slideshow: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2007/06/15/ magazine/20070617_AVATAR_SLIDESHOW_1.html? scp=1&sq=avatar%20slideshow&st=cse Watch the slides and in your journal, note the similarities and differences between the real people and their avatars in your journal under ‘Digital Citizenship’. Why do you think these people created these particular avatars?

3. Wednesday, August 22, 2012 (2) Being Real or Fake Online Watch video and discuss in groups: Do you think it is easier for people to be fake online than in real life? Why or why not? View Ramone’s Story video http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/le sson/who-are-you-online-9-10

4. Thursday, August 22, 2012 (2) Being Real or Fake Online Are there any benefits to being anonymous or being less inhibited online? Are there risks involved with being anonymous or less inhibited online? Work in groups of 3 to come up with a set of advice and examples for ‘staying real online’. 1- note taker 2- Presentation creator 3- Presenter

5. Wednesday, August 22, 2012 INDEPENDENT STUDY CHALLENGE Research the Top 10 Best Word Cloud Sites. Which one do you like the best? Compare and contrast each in your journal. By the end of the week, use one of these sites to create a cover for your One Note Book. If you created a digital portfolio using livebinders, add a cover to that as well. Have fun !!