Notes

On this page you will add copies of the notes from each of your meetings. One student will have to be a scribe from now on to help your group organise themselves. This role can change.

Your notes will need a date, name of scribe (note taker), notes including plan and who is doing what.

e.g. 14/09/10 Scribe - Andy Notes Today Andy taught a lesson on wikis. Action to be taken. Each group organizes their own wiki - GROUPS

= What is a scribe? = [|Definition:] a writer or author, esp. a journalist A scribe is someone who helps to record the events of the meetings. The word scribe usually means someone who writes, but we will be using many different tools to help us record the meetings.

= Why a scribe? = Scribes will help us record the community. Often we need a record of events that have happened and to be able to track the development of ideas. If one person records a community activity and shares it with the rest of the community, then everyone can save time by using what the scribe wrote. This also becomes a record that we can revisit at anytime.

= When can I be a scribe? =

Group scribe
Each group needs to nominate one or two group members each meeting to be the scribes. Their job will be to help record everything that happens and also maintain the group community wiki. They will record events into text edit, and paste into the wiki at the end. It is important to note that this doesn't mean they do the work for the group, but rather record what the group decides and creates.

Class scribe
There will also be opportunities during sessions led by the teachers where students will be asked to volunteer to scribe. Further details will be given out during each assignment.

= What tools can I use? = There are many tools that you can use, but one of the main tools is the written word and typing. We will also be recording events using ipods, Macbooks, video cameras and sound recording equipment later on.

= How can I improve my scribe skills? = The main skills you need to focus on is your typing and listening skills.

= Editing = It is your responsibility as a scribe to make sure that your page is edited. You can ask someone to help you and use a dictionary. If you have taken notes it does not need to be complete sentences, but you should attempt to spell most words correctly. You should edit after you have taken your notes, not during as this will slow you down and you may miss some information.