Embedding Global Collaborative Projects into the Curriculum

Embedding GlobalCollaborativeProjects into theCurriculumJulie LindsayE-Learning and MYP CoordinatorBeijing BISS International School, ChinaDirector, Flat Classroom® Projectslindsay.julie@gmail.com@julielindsay

Presentation outline PART 1 - Exploring Global Collaboration PART 2 - Curriculum design for global collaboration in the classroom PART 3 – Pedagogy and tools for embedded global collaboration

PART 1EXPLORING GLOBAL COLLABORATION

What is ‘Global Collaboration’? Not an An approach ‘add on’ to pedagogy

Evolution of the TraditionalClassroom Social-educational networking Learning Peer-to- is Social peer New learning media

Why Global Collaboration? Global competency International mindedness Cultural awareness Glocalisation!

Cultural Understanding

Thomas FriedmanThe World is Flat "The more you have a culture that naturally glocalizes - that is, the more your own culture easily absorbs foreign ideas and best practices and melds those with its own traditions - the greater advantage you will have in a flat world."

Defining the GlobalCollaborative ClassroomA classroom that is:• connected• engages with multiple audiences• engages with diverse resources, and tools• creates authentic, collaborative learning outcomes.

Evolution of GlobalCollaboration in Education Global Collaboration Global 3.0 CollaborationGlobal 2.0Collaboration1.0

Global Collaboration Taxonomy

Global Collaboration 3.0• “Co-created” and multimedia rich products• Engaged and connected teachers with all participants• Use of social media tools for communication and interaction• Classrooms merged into one• Engaged students and collaborative expectations• Extended community partners• Student directed learning

Challenges of EmbeddingGlobal Collaboration Having Going realistic Beyond the expectations ‘Wow’ Shifting Engaging traditional learners and pedagogies leaders

PART 2CURRICULUM DESIGN FOR GLOBALCOLLABORATION IN THE CLASSROOM

What are the CHARACTERISTICS of a GOOD Global Project?Brain Storm

What is an Effective GlobalCollaborative Project? An educational project that flattens or joins classrooms and people from geographically dispersed places within a technology infrastructure built for a common curricular purpose. Interactions foster cultural understanding and global awareness in the process of learning. Local identity is maintained and celebrated.

Examples of successful Global Projects “Successful global collaborative projects start with planning and designing meaningful and understandableBrain Storm interaction.”

Am I willing to redesign my curriculum to embed a global project into what my class does?“Designing a global collaborative experience involves transcending theobvious real time linkup, fostering higher order thinking and providing opportunities for cultural understanding while usually making a product that impacts others in a positive way. ”

Project Design Relationships

7 Steps1.CONNECTION2.COMMUNICATION3.CITIZENSHIP4.CONTRIBUTION & COLLABORATION5.CHOICE6.CREATION7.CELEBRATION

    

Communication over the Internet

Types of Communication

Digital Citizenship

Citizenship OMG I JUST SAW Sorry for THE HISTORY ON accusing you, THE WIKI..Really the history sorry for any makes it look problems like you BTW I didn’t delete anything Why did you delete stuff off the wiki?

Contribution & Collaboration

Online Collaboration

Contribution &Collaboration Wiki history

Choices: Align with Learning Styles

Higher Order Thinking Creation Co- creation

Project Celebration: Student Summit “In addition to the in-class required assessment for a global project, it is advised that students are able to celebrate and reflect with others from the project, including teachers and students. ”

Student Summit Flat Classroom Project

PART 3PEDAGOGY AND TOOLS FOREMBEDDED GLOBAL COLLABORATION

Flat Classroom Project

Concept Mashup

Flat Classroom Project Matrix

Flat Classroom WikiCollaboration

Flat Classroom Multimedia Product

Digiteen Project

Julie Lindsay (Beijing, China)http://123elearning.blogspot.com Vicki Davis (Camilla, GA)http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com

Synchronous & Asynchronous

Social Mediaand GlobalProjectsHow to Workthem Together?•Project Website•Project Blog•Project hashtag#•Use of syndication•Facebook•Press Release

Be a DigiTeacherIn Three Easy Steps

#3 http://flickr.com/photos/breakdennis/

Getting Started with Global Projects Find like-minded educators Design Outcomes Select Tools Manage for Success

Project Management Shared expectations Support for Success Reflect and Redesign

Collaboration: The ConceptConnectedReliable communicators‘Flat’ classroom walls

Collaboration: The Power Power to change the world, one classroom at a time.

Collaboration: The MagicCollaboration: Magic Finding a voice Taking charge of learning Choices and ownership Empowerment

Visit ourFlat Classrooms Website! (Links to Projects) Join our Ning! Join our Conference!

Coming from PEARSON January 20 2012 Your step-by-step guide to creating a global classroom.Join the Flat Classrooms communityon Facebook to learn more, share Read the book and joinideas and be inspired.www.facebook.com/flatclassrooms the community!

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