Backrow+Takeaways

__Tibet/ China__ Tibet/ China debate is a really good area for exploring points of view. Comparing China websites with Tibet websites.

Dr. Holcomb expanded knowledge about China and Tibet background/ opinions.

Tibet - looking for return of Dalai Lama - and looking for autonomy and not independence. China - need for recognition that they have helped Tibet - health, education, etc.

Ken - detailed information about the subject - Primary Source - not apologetic - emotional stories - he said what he felt about the issues in Tibet

What's next? - Dismal - Future possibilities? Questions left unanswered - How could we have kids get involved in helping the the "dismal" situation? TPAF? High School students in Tibet for two weeks volunteering? (Etc.) - Disconnect - what was left out?

__Tom__ - New search strategies - Wonder Wheel, Advanced Search, Timeline, etc. - Renewed enthusiasm for using technolology and thinking creatively about engaging the students, and teaching critical thinking skills as a FIRST step. - Emphasis on Student Centered Technology and not Teacher Centered Technology - - Disconnect between between public - availability, privacy issues, etc.