Our Town and Its Special Qualities: An Assignment for Seniors

"Where are the centers of activity in our community?"

A) Brainstorm in a word file the following items to start off our activity today:

1) Identify the significant areas of our town and explain what makes it a center of activity.
2) What sights, sounds, people and/or activities might be encountered there?
3) When are most of the activities in the area taking place (any particular days or times)?
4) What about that area is appealing to you, and why?
5) What's unappealing, and why?
6) As you lean over the PCs and look at your peers’ brainstormings, was one area identified more than any others? Why might that be?
7) Did you ever stand back and observe the area and the people and activities in it? If so, what did you discover?
8) What activities normally take place here?
9) Other than the people, what makes this location interesting or unique (sights, sounds or smells)?
10) At what times might special moments, characters, stories and/or images be found at particular sites?

B) Your assignment:
You will create a blog/ documentary that captures the moments, characters, stories and images that your community can offer.
http://www.blogger.com/ is a Google site that is easy to navigate and is useful for these types of assignments.
Be creative, original, and resourceful. And have fun!

C) Internet protection and access:
1) You must choose and register a pseudonym with Dr. Carolyn.
2) You must register the url you choose for this particular blog assignment with Dr. Carolyn, who will, in turn, visit your blog occasionally to add comments and light suggestions.