The Keys to Global Collaborations - Presentation Transcript
The Key to Global Collaboration Projects Global Explorers Cheryl Lykowski Bedford Public Schools 2009
The Global Classroom and the 21 st Century Learner The Global Classroom and the 21 st Century Learner
Why Is Global Education and Global Awareness Important?
It develops the 21 st Century learner.
What Is a 21 st Century Learner?
Effective Collaborators
Effective Learners
Effective Creators
Lifelong Learners
21st Century Learners:
Can learn how to learn
Independent learners
Intrinsically motivated
Focus on self improvement
Are critical thinkers
21st Century Collaborators:
Are effective communicators
Are socially and culturally aware
Take responsibility for their role
Are flexible
Are able to delegate or share
responsibility when necessary
Effectively analyze and synthesize
information
Original, innovative and creative
contributors to society
“ think outside the box”
Goal oriented and productive
Demonstrate ethical responsibility
21st Century Creators:
“ The World is Flat”
We are no longer bound by four walls of classroom
Provides authentic learning experiences
Why Go Global?
Learning (and life) is networked, digital, connected
Creates an authentic classroom environment
Embrace the way they learn in order to effectively engage and teach
Why Go Global?
Creating a Global Classroom
Define project goals
Develop standards and
authentic assessments
Construct understandings
If you can’t beat ‘em…Join ‘em
The Keys to Global Collaboration Projects Connect Communicate Create C h a r a c t e r Intuitive Learning C a r e Choice
Connect
Connect your students
Connect yourself
Create
Pro-sumer (producing consumer)
Pro-learners (The producing learner
becomes the professional learner.)
We want to create our world.
Communicate
IntraPersonal (within yourself)
InterPersonal (f2f)
TechnoPersonal (c2c)
Communication Obstacles
Character
Discernment
Ethics
Empathy
Patience
Teach Intuitive Learning
Teach the model
Model the model first
Sandbox mode
Care
What do students need to keep private?
Identity protection
Privacy protection
How can they stay safe?
Internet safety
Conflict resolution
Choice What do you discard?
Overchoice
Too many choices
Learn how to make choices
Importance of Administration Remove the obstacle Become the obstacle
Used with permission R.Pyke;www.flickr.com/photos/sweron Increasingly, those who use technology in ways that expand their global connections are more likely to advance, while those who do not will find themselves on the sidelines.
Image from: http://flickr.com/photos/mamabarns/747588843/ The Technology Toolbox
Web 2.0
Web 2.0
Web 2.0
Software
Hardware
Poll I think it is most likely that my school will collaborate globally: a) Not in the foreseeable future b) Within the next 4-5 years c) Within the next 2-3 years d) Within the next year
Questions?
Used with permission http://www.flickr.com/photos/shanewoodson/180919897/ Jump in!
Resources Look Both Ways: Help Protect Your Family on the Internet by Linda Criddle Kidcast: Podcasting in the Classroom & Kidcast: Creative Podcasting Activities by Dan Schmit
Resources The World Is Flat 3.0: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century by Thomas L. Friedman National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers National Educational Technology Standards for Students
Resources http://www.21stcenturyskills.org http://audacity.sourceforge.net http://skype.com http://www.wikispaces.com http://edublogs.org http://surveymonkey.com http://www.sony.com http://animoto.com http://flickr.com http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp http://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.asp http://www.apple.com/itunes http://www.logitech.com http://maps.google.com http://earth.google.com http://mail.google.com http://voicethread.com 7 Steps to a Collaborative Classroom from Vicki Davis http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com http://coolcatteacher.wikispaces.com
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