TWICE ASK an Author registration is now open!

Greetings TWICE Members & TWICE Listserv Members,

TWICE ASK registration is now open!
We have a full line up of author and specialist interviews for the first semester:

TWICE partners with various ISDs around Michigan to bring ASK Author videoconferences. ASK (“Authors Specialist and Knowledge”) is an organized process that provides students with the opportunity to interview an author or a subject specialist in the topic they are reading about in a novel. The program uses excellent literature, journal writing and interviewing to promote reading for understanding.

• November 4 ASK Author: Belinda Begins Ballet with author/illustrator Amy Young
• November 5 ASK Author: Adventures at Walnut Grove and I DOUBLE Dare You! with author Dana Lehman NEW!
• November 16-19 ASK Author: Clever Beatrice with Margaret Willey
• November 17-18 ASK Author: Do Unto Otters with author/illustrator Laurie Keller
• November 24 ASK Specialist: Night of the Twisters with a NOAA meteorologist
• December 1-2 ASK Author: Traders in Time with author Janie Panagopoulos
• December 3 ASK Author: A Far Away Home: Orphan Train with author Janie Panagopoulos
• December 4 ASK Author: A Place Called Home with author Janie Panagopoulos NEW!
• December 10 ASK Author: Winter's First Snowflake with author Cheri Hallwood NEW!
• January 27 ASK Specialist: Night of the Twisters with a NOAA meteorologist

You can read more about each of these programs online here: http://www.twice.cc/ASK/

Registration is in CAPspace this year: http://projects.twice.cc/

ASK Training
This year we've scheduled an ASK training for Sept 30 from 3:00-4:00 pm EST.
More info at http://www.twice.cc/ASK/

CAPspace Training
An overview of the basic tools in Collaborations Around the Planet.
Sept. 17, 3:30-4:30 EDT Register now
Sept. 18, 1:30-2:30 EDT Register now
Nov. 3, 3:30-4:30 EST Register now

Verification Training
Training for VC coordinators and tools in CAPspace for adding equipment profiles so you can register for events such as ASK and Read Around the Planet.
Sept. 25, 1:30-2:30 EDT Register now
Nov. 6, 1:30-2:30 EST Register now
Nov. 20, 1:30-2:30 EST Register now

Hope you can join us this year!

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FREE - Do Unto Otters(1st-3rd) with Laurie Keller

Do Unto Otters is a book of manners written and illustrated by Laurie Keller. Mr. Rabbit has new neighbors – the otters. This book delightfully explains how to be a good friend and neighbor. This event uses the ASK process for the author interview. Clink on the link for information about that process.

Start Date:	Oct 13, 2009
End Date:	Oct 13, 2009
Event Coordinator:	Sue Porter (Polycom)
Event Sponsor:	Polycom
Preparation Materials:	http://polycomspecialevents.pbworks.com/

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Posted from CAPSpace - Join today at http://projects.twice.cc

A Conversation with Ghana Students(8th-12th)

Start Date:	Sep 23, 2009
End Date:	Sep 23, 2009
Event Coordinator:	Sue Porter (Polycom)
Event Sponsor:	Polycom
Preparation Materials:	http://polycomspecialevents.pbworks.com/

Description:

This videoconference is a joint project of Semester at Sea (SAS) and Global Nomads Group (GNG). From September – December 2009, SAS will embark on its historic 100th voyage. During this exciting shipboard expedition, GNG and SAS will collaborate to produce a series of documentaries as well live, open dialogue videoconferences between schools in the United States and schools and cultural sites around the world. Nations involved will include Spain, Morocco, Ghana, South Africa, India, Vietnam, Hong Kong and China. The aim of the program is for youth participants to broaden their understanding of an increasing “flat world” in the 21st century through live, cross-cultural conversations on the manifold issues that relate to immigration and globalization. Hop aboard and join the adventure! Click on the event link for the event lesson plan.

Event posted from CAPSpace at http://projects.twice.cc