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TGIF: Get ready for a wild Member Exchange event on Wednesday!You can also view the newsletter here. Thirty-first issue, Volume EightTLT Group TGIF 3.31.15 From TLT Group WorldHeadquartersThis is a short week for the TLT Group with no FridayLive!. We do have a fantastic Member Exchange event planned for Wednesday. There will be a little Keeping Up and planning for the May 1st Seven Principles and apps session. Be ready for a wild ride!attirbution: http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8541/8644692919_270337dac3.jpgSupport the TLT Group by becoming a member or donating to the TLT Group you will help us continue this work.DONATE, JOIN USMore from the TLT-SWG Bloghttp://tlt-swg.blogspot.com/Meerkat, Periscope, livestream video via twitter? v. Zoom? TLTGroup Members Exch KeepingUp 3pmET 20150401 NOT APRIL FOOLING!Collect Ideas, Discuss, and Vote Using Tricider Members ExchangeKeeping Up - Semi-Stone SoupShare Something New, UsefulDATE: April 1, 2015TIME: 3-4 pm EasternPRESENTERS: Steve Gilbert, Beth Dailey and othersRegister HereThe focus of this Semi-Stone Soup session is to explore apps and CATS that could connect with the 7 Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education. This is in preparation for the FridayLive! session planned for May 1st. Please come with your suggestions.We will also be exploring the various alternative available for video conferencing. If you are interested in testing ZOOM with us you will want to get an account. You can do so here. We may even experiment a little with Periscope. See Steve's blog post.SUMMARY: Good practice in undergraduate education:Encourages contacts between students and faculty.Develops reciprocity and cooperation among students.Uses active learning techniques.Gives prompt feedback.[See CATs]Emphasizes time on task.Communicates high expectations.Respects diverse talents and ways of learning.Upcoming Member EventsApril 1, 2015 Keeping Up - Semi-Stone SoupShare Something New, UsefulApril 8, 2015 PLANNING MEETING: 2nd Spring 2015 “Book” Discussion -A GRAPHIC NOVEL,Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth.April 15, 2015 Evernote Learning CommunityApril 22, 2015 LMS Updates Surprises and Recommendations for Student Peer Review/Assessment OptionsApril 29, 2015 Members Exchange: PLANNING MEETING: 3rd Spring 2015 “Book” Discussion - COGNITIVE SCIENCE Brain Rules No FridayLive! this week!!!Join Us Next Week for…. Free to all!Spring 2015 “Book” Discussion Series: Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth.Date: April 10, 2015 Time: Presenters: Steve Gilbert, Beth Dailey, TLT Group and othersRegister HereGRAPHIC NOVELSelection #2 focuses on a graphic novel: Doxiadis, A & Papadimitriou, CH. (2009).Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth. Bloomsbury.You will enjoy this conversation even if you don’t have time to read the book. If you have a little time, consider these additional resources:Hear from the authors, a 4 minute description.New York Times Review, September 25, 2019Wikipedia article Buffalo Library collection of reviewsUp-coming FridayLive! EventsApril 3, 2015 No FridayLive!April 10, 2015 Spring 2015 “Book” Discussion Series: Logicomix: An Epic Search for TruthApril 17, 2015 Effective Practices in Personal Digital Archiving for Faculty and Students April 24, 2015 Student Peer Review/Assessment: to Deepen Learning; to Reduce Faculty Workload Both? Either? May 1, 2015 Sharing Apps and LTAs that can be used Online to Support CATs and other Principles of Good Practice for Undergraduate Educationhttps://tackk.com/tltgbook-discussion Spring 2015 Book Discussion SeriesApril 10, 2015A GRAPHIC NOVELDoxiadis, A & Papadimitriou, CH. (2009). Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth. Bloomsbury.Register HereMay 8, 2015COGNITIVE SCIENCEMedina, John (2014) Brain Rules, (Updated and Expanded): 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School, Seattle, WA: Pear PressRegister HereJune 12, 2015FICTIONAlameddine, Rabih (2014) An Unnecessary Woman Nov 11, 2014, Grove PressRegister Here @TLTGroup Encourage. Enable. Engage.