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**//__Brainstorming Activity:__//**

**__//Today you will://__**
 * Explore various brainstorming, mind mapping, and graphic organizer applications
 * Discuss what you know about mobile technology
 * Set personal goals for this class


 * __//Brainstorming on the iPad://__ **
 * Download an application for brainstorming, like iBrainstorm, SimpleMind+, Idea Sketch, or Popplet Lite
 * Use a brainstorming app to create a graphic organizer with the following information:
 * 1) What do you know about the following devices and how much do you use them: E-Readers, iPads, iPods, MP3 Players, Audiobooks, Handheld devices, Applications, iTunes, and Syncing the device?
 * 2) What are your goals for this class? What do you hope to Learn?
 * 3) What questions do you still have?

__//**Sharing your Goals: **//__
 * Share the finished brainstorming list, mind map, or graphic organizer with your instructor and classmates by the due date that has been set by your instructor.
 * Each application shares differently, you may have to take a screen shot and email it, upload it to Dropbox, email the graphic organizer, or upload to the application server to share your project.  You might have to email the finished reflective piece to yourself and access it from a computer, or save it to your iTunes account prior to completing the next step.
 * Upload the finished brainstorming and goal setting piece to your Wiki with the title "Brainstorming Course Goals".
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Visit the other group members' wiki pages to explore their finished brainstorming pieces. Use the Discussion tab to comment, ask clarifying questions, and provide feedback.
 * <span style="font-family: georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Contact your instructor if you need help sharing your goals.