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Nineteenth issue, Volume Eight

TLT Group TGIF 1.6.15

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Have we started something???? Mark Zuckerberg has declared 2015 “A Year of Books” and has created a book club. Read more here. The TLT Group’s Cognitive Science Book Discussion Series was well received though I don’t think we had 30 million people involved. We will finish the series during FridayLive! when we discuss “Mr Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore.” See more information about this event here. So what should we read next? React to some options and give us so new choices via the survey below. You are also welcome to attend a planning meeting on Wednesday at 3:00 PM ET.  More information can be found here. Now is a great time to become a member of the TLT Group! The TLT Group continues to encourage, empower, and engage:   Those who are already successful educators and know what still matters most.   Those who are pressed by their own enthusiasm or external forces to improve teaching and learning with technology - to begin teaching more online.   Those who are looking for help with the next steps - eagerly, reluctantly, fearfully. By becoming a member or donating to the TLT Group you will help us continue this work. DONATE,   JOIN US You can also support us indirectly by purchasing books from Amazon via links in our recommended reading list or shop using this AmazonSmile link. Amazon will then make a donation to the TLT Group.

	More from the TLT-SWG Blog http://tlt-swg.blogspot.com/ The New Media Consortium has identified the evolution of online learning: as a key trend that will accelerate the adoption of ed tech in higher education for the next one to two years. Michelle Pacansky Brock explores “Improving Faculty Attitudes about Online Teaching” in this blog post.
	Members Exchange Planning Cognitive Science Book Discussion #3 DATE:January 7, 2015 TIME:3-4 pm Eastern PRESENTERS:Steve Gilbert, Beth Dailey and others Register Here “Mr Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore” is a GREAT read and the last in our series. Join us on Wednesday as we plan the discussion that will take place on Friday along with other ideas about future book discussions. What should we read next? Upcoming Member Exchange events January 7, 2015  Planning Cognitive Science Book Discussion #3 January 14, 2015 Planning Book Discussion Part 2: The App Generation February 4, 2015 Keeping Up - Semi Stone Soup
	FridayLive! Free to all! Book Discussion Series - Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore Date: January 9, 2015   Time: 2:00-3:00 pm ET - free to all Presenters: Steve Gilbert, Beth Dailey, TLT Group and others Register Here This is book #3 in our series which focuses on applying cognitive science & brain research to teaching/learning principles, strategies, practices. Book #3 is fiction written by Robin Sloan. 2013)  Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, Picador, New York, NY.It's a novel which deals (colorfully and rivetingly) with the clash between so-called Old Knowledge (books) and New Knowledge (internet and other virtual forms of communication). Not only that, it's a great read--funny, swashbuckling, and serious by turns. We encourage you to access the book and read it prior to the session. Of course, you can always join the conversation and later read the book. Purchase the book HERE Other resources related to the book Robin Sloan’s website 'Mr. Penumbra' Bridges The Digital Divide, NPR interview with Robin Sloan Enjoy this short prequel “Ajax Penumbra 1969” Up-coming FridayLive! events January 9, 2015  Book Discussion Series - Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore January 23, 2015 The Challenge of User Support January 30, 2015 Faculty Voices and the National Completion Conversation February 6, 2015 Apps for Making it Stick February 13, 2015 Book Discussion - The App Generation, Part 2
Book Discussion and “How To” Series	Cognitive Science Book Discussion Series The Cognitive Science book discussion series concludes on January 9th as we discuss the 3rd and final book in our series. FICTION: Sloan, Robin (2013)  Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, Picador, New York, NY.  Register Here It's a novel, but it deals (colorfully and rivetingly) with the clash between so-called Old Knowledge (books) and New Knowledge (internet and other virtual forms of communication). Not only that, it's a great read--funny, swashbuckling, and serious by turns. We encourage you to access the book and read it prior to the session. Of course, you can always join the conversation and later read the book. Purchase the book Here What should we read next?
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