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    7 Steps to Flatten Your Classroom Vicki Davis 5010 Spotlight Connecting your classroom to other classrooms in the world need not be overwhelming. Learn the seven steps to successfully and safely connect your classroom in meaningful ways that will enhance your curriculum and excite your students. Madera Wyndham Hotel

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    2. Open your laptop and join the Backchannel
    3. Backchannel “ a live chat that accompanies a live presentation” Backchannel today: http://tinyurl.com/5gqyxr Password: coolcat
    4. Backchannel Classroom Uses
      • Group Notetaking
      • Link Sharing
      • Quick Quiz
      • Archivable Record
      • Involvement of quieter students
      Backchannel today: http://tinyurl.com/5gqyxr Password: coolcat
    5. Google Jockey Backchannel today: http://tinyurl.com/5gqyxr Password: coolcat A person who watches the backchannel and posts information and hyperlinks in response to questions that are posted.
    6. Backchannel Moderator Backchannel today: http://tinyurl.com/5gqyxr Password: coolcat
    7. Backchannel today: http://tinyurl.com/5gqyxr Password: coolcat
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    9.  
    10. Backchannel “ a live chat that accompanies a live presentation” Backchannel today: http://tinyurl.com/5gqyxr Password: coolcat
    11. Teacher
    12. Blogger
    13.  
    14. November 2005
    15.  
    16. Research Based Best Practices
    17. Authentic Assessment
    18. Cooperative Learning
    19. Project Based Learning
    20.  
    21. Taking IT Global Collaborative Project Contest First Place 2007 ISTE SIGTel Online Learning Award Winner 2007 Included in The World is Flat v3 Thomas Friedman Included in Grown Up Digital By Don Tapscott
    22. The power of Three! The Power of “3”
    23. KAIZEN = Slow, steady improvement
    24. Our PD looks like this
    25. Binge PD Model
    26. It should look like this
    27.  
    28.  
    29. Unique to the teachers involved.
    30. What is a FLAT Classroom?
    31. This is not CRUSHING a classroom
    32. It is about EXPANDING a Classroom
    33.  
    34. “ Let’s join our student’s together from the ‘other side of the flat world’ ” How my global collaboration started…
    35. Flat Classroom http://wiki.flatclassroomproject.com
    36. Flat Classroom All project links are at http://archive.flatclassroomproject.com
    37. Horizon Project All project links are at http://archive.flatclassroomproject.com
    38. Digiteen Project http://digiteen.wikispaces.com All project links are at http://archive.flatclassroomproject.com
    39. All project links are at http://archive.flatclassroomproject.com
    40. 20+ countries
    41. 1000+ students
      • 10
      • “ FLATTENERS” leveling the world
    43. 10 “FLATTENERS ”
      • Collapse of the Berlin Wall
      • Netscape (Web Browsers)
      • Workflow Software
      • Open Sourcing
      • Outsourcing
      • Off shoring
      • Supply Chaining
      • In sourcing
      • Informing
      • The “Steroids”
          • Mobile, Ubiquitous Computing
          • Virtual Communications
            • Instant Messaging
            • VOIP (Skype)
    44. 6 Senses of Conceptual Age
    45. TEAMS “ Working with people across the world has challenged me.” “ The majority of my partners wanted to contribute something meaningful to the project.” Horizon Project Students http://horizonproject.wikispaces.com
    46. 6 Senses of Conceptual Age A Whole New Mind by Dan Pink
    47. A Whole New Mind Design & Innovation Story & Empathy The Fun Factor (Play Connecting the World Online 1A 1B 1C World Wide Web 2A 2B 2C Work Flow Software 3A 3B 3C Uploading 4A 4B 4C Web 2.0 5A 5B 5C Globalization & Outsourcing 6A 6B 6C Google 7A 7B 7C PLE’s Social Networking 8A 8B 8C Mobile & Ubiquitous Computing 9A 9B 9C Virtual Communications 10A 10B 10C Wireless Connectivity 11A 11B 11C
    48. Student Produced Video
    49. Horizon Project 2007 Video by Casey C http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSGuffzd9_Y
    50. Collaborative Group Wiki
    51. http://flatclassroomproject2006.wikispaces.com/Virtual+Communication
    52. Educational Network (Ning) http://ning.flatclassroomproject.com
    53. Social Networking EDUCATIONAL
    54. Educational Network (Ning) http://ning.digiteen.net
    55. Online Presentation Skills
    56. Westwood Schools Summit http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/Summits
    57. http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/Summits http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/Summits http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/Summits http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/Summits
    58. Virtual Worlds
    59. Turbo Tour of Digiteen Island http://digiteendreamteam.blogspot.com OpenSim on reactiongrid.com
    60. 06/08/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com
    61. Flat Classroom Conference http://www.flatclassroomconference.com January 24-26 Doha, Qatar
    62. Flat Classroom™ Conference January 2009 Doha, Qatar http://flatclassroomconference.ning.com
    63.  
    64. NOT what you are keeping OUT
    65. What are you bringing IN ?
    66. How are you CONNECTING ?
    67. Backchannel “ a live chat that accompanies a live presentation” Backchannel today: http://tinyurl.com/5gqyxr Password: coolcat
    68. Keynote for NetGenEd project – http://netgened.grownupdigital.com
    69. The Big Bad Backwards Bass 8 ½ pound bass from the “wrong” side of the boat He caught it! He held it.
    70. The Fish Have Moved Have we? (our students)
    71. What does a flat classroom communication look like?
    72. TWO types of communication methods: SYNCHRONOUS and ASYNCHRONOUS
      • Synchronous
      • Definition: at the same time
      • Examples:
        • Instant Messaging
        • Voice over IP (Skype)
        • Video Conferencing
        • Face to Face Interactions
        • Webcasts
        • Webinars
      • Asynchronous
      • Definition: NOT at the same time
      • Examples:
        • Blogs
        • Wikis
        • Podcasts
        • Virtual classroom recordings
        • Recorded Video
    75. Traditional Classroom Austria Qatar USA Separated by Time
    76. Flat Classroom Student in Austria writes a blog post USA student responds Group Blogging Platform Unified by asynchronous communications
    77. Traditional Classroom Austria Qatar USA Separated by Space
    78. Flat Classroom Wiki Cooperating Teachers unified space via Internet
    79. Unified by asynchronous communications (wiki, ning)
    80. Principle #1 The effective FLAT classroom structure has BOTH ASYNCHRONOUS and SYNCHRONOUS communications methods.
    81. Examples
      • Educational Network - http://ning.flatclassroomproject.com
      • Wiki - http://wiki.flatclassroomproject.com
      • Bookmarking Group - http://diigo.digiteen.net
      • Elluminate – presentations http://flatclassroomproject2008.wikispaces.com/Student+Summits
      • Don Tapscott Interacting with Students
      • http://netgened.grownupdigital.com/forum/topics/is-this-the-dumbest-generation
    82. Connecting students to others Five Phases of Flattening your classroom
    83.  
    84.  
    85. Principle #2 The effective FLAT classroom connects students to DIVERSE ages, cultures, locations, and backgrounds.
    86. Accessing & Analyzing Information Tony Wagner Redefining Rigor
    87. 06/08/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com READ
    88. NetGenEd Sample PLN http://www.edutopia.org/personal-learning-networks-technology
    89. PLN’s are for READ
      • Research Projects
      • Classes
      • Collaborative Projects
      • Reports
      • Life Management
      READ
    90. Places to set up a PLN READ
      • iGoogle
      • Netvibes
      • PageFlakes
      • Bloglines
      • Google Reader
      READ
    91. A Whole New Mind Design & Innovation Story & Empathy The Fun Factor (Play Connecting the World Online 1A 1B 1C World Wide Web 2A 2B 2C Work Flow Software 3A 3B 3C Uploading 4A 4B 4C Web 2.0 5A 5B 5C Globalization & Outsourcing 6A 6B 6C Google 7A 7B 7C PLE’s Social Networking 8A 8B 8C Mobile & Ubiquitous Computing 9A 9B 9C Virtual Communications 10A 10B 10C Wireless Connectivity 11A 11B 11C
    92. Principle #3 The effective FLAT classroom teaches students to PERSONALIZE learning & problem solving.
    93. C itizenship & Problem Solving Why did you delete stuff off the wiki? BTW I didn’t delete anything Sorry for accusing you, the history makes it look like you OMG I JUST SAW THE HISTORY ON THE WIKI..Really sorry for any problems
    94. Troubleshooting is higher order thinking
    95. Principle #4 The effective FLAT classroom encourages PROBLEM SOLVING .
    96. 06/08/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com Every student learns differently !
      • Creators
      • Inventors
      • Problem Solvers
      06/08/09 – Licensed Istock Photo Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com Our Students
      • Different = Different iated
      • Learning
      06/08/09 – Licensed Istock Photo Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com Our Classes & Libraries
    99. What does the best education in the world look like? “ What Makes Finnish Kids So Smart” The Wall Street Journal By ELLEN GAMERMAN February 2008 http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB120425355065601997.html 06/08/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com
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    101. Albert Einstein 06/08/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com
    102. http://flickr.com/photos/prittibaby/477057343/
    103. Teacherpreneur’s Environment
    104. A good teacher is like a good cook…
    105. They are happier with a variety of tools…
    106. They are happier when they pick their own recipes
    107. Although they will use someone else’s… as long as the recipes are GOOD!
    108. Would the potential in Helen Keller be unlocked or ignored in your school?
    109. Principle # 5 The effective FLAT classroom is CUSTOMIZED & DIFFERENTIATED .
      • “ The weakness is that if there is a problem, and you e-mail them, they can just ignore the email, or they can just do their own thing and not listen to what you ask of them.”
      • Student in the Horizon Project
    111. 'Digital Citizenship in Schools' by Mike Ribble and Gerald Bailey:
    112. Digiteen Julie Lindsay, Presenter http://digiteen.wikispaces.com
    113. It is the law!
      • Group Chat
      • Social Networks
      • Online Safety
    114. Principle #6 The effective FLAT classroom teaches DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP .
    115. Flat Classroom Barriers
    116. “ We block the world.” Non progressive IT dept
    117. SUPER SIX of IT Planning
      • Packet Shapers (free up bandwidth)
      • Virtual Servers
      • Filtration by Teacher/ Students
      • Specific URL decisions  Curriculum
      • Open Source / Free Alternatives
      • “ Cool” Collaborative Spaces
    118. “ Computers are good babysitters.” Non progressive Teacher
    119. SUPER SIX of Teachers
      • Personal Learning Network (PLN)
      • Vigilant Planning
      • Vigilant Monitoring
      • Specific URL decisions  Curriculum
      • Connections with other Classes
      • Customization & Differentiation
    120. KAIZEN = Slow, steady improvement
    121. Principle #7 The effective FLAT classroom is built by EXCELLENT TEACHERS, CURRICULUM DIRECTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, and IT DEPARTMENTS with SLOW but STEADY Improvement.
    122.  
    123. Virginia V. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0XaHBD3OOw
    124. “ the ability to integrate the talents of dispersed individuals is becoming the defining competency for managers and firms.” Tapscott, Wikinomics , p 12 “ the key engine of wealth creation in the economy” Tapscott, Wikinomics “ One of the most profound shifts transforming business and society…” Nick Donofrio, IBM “ I am convinced… [that the genesis of new collaboration platforms] will be remembered in time as one of the most important turning points in the history of mankind . Thomas Friedman The World is Flat , p 92
    125.  
    126. Don’t change me! 06/08/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com
    127. Eat a watermelon
    128. Not whole!
    129. Small bites!
    130. The power of Three! Pick three
    131. Enjoy the journey
    132. Pen & Publish Press 978-0-9817264-4-1 Vicki Davis http://coolcatteacher. blogspot.com http://coolcatteacher. wikispaces.com 06/08/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com

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