Online Book Study...

Hey Blogville...
Allow me to think out loud here for just a second...
In an attempt to further our learning through reading and develop our potential "together" as opposed to alone - I have decided to propose something kind of "out there" if you will...
This might just be the next best thing, so hang with me.
All I know so far is that I need your help ... I have already partnered with my wife and siblings in Brazil for the journey. I don't have a name for it yet ... but it would basically be an online book study of some sort. It is designed (or will be designed) with the "leader" in mind. Those who seek to grow and learn while creatively collaborating via the net. Here's how I see it in my mind ... (totally subject to change)

-We would read 1-5 chapters weekly (depending on the book)
-An email would be sent out to remind you all of what and when to read
-We would gather once a week via the w.w.w. to discuss our learnings
-This may happen via blog, iChat, MSN, video conference (not sure yet)
-We would all "agree to disagree" as we read, learn & grow together
-Assigned readers would provide questions for group discussion
-Books would be voted upon based on group interest
-Conversations would be continued in smaller groups of 2-3 via the net
-The study will be open to committed "partners" only (no slackers)
-Possible sharing of "audio books" for partners throughout the month
-Books will be read in the "English" language only - sorry ;(
-The goal is to read one book a month as a group (12 books a year)
(above and beyond your personal reading)


Again ... this is all in my head for now. I'd love to start it in about a month (October) - The cool thing is that we can partner with readers all over the world and together share the same learning experiences...
I'd love to hear your suggestions .... anyone interested? Sign up begins now .. i guess. ;)