2. Harrison McCoy is a high
School technology
applications teacher in
Arlington, Texas, who is
constantly looking for ways
to help his students become
globally connected. His edu-
blog has been featured
globally by EdTech Review
and SBEducation and can be
seen at
http://thatothereduguy.blog
spot.com
3. As a literacy specialist,
Jennifer Williams is global
program developer for
Calliope Education
Initiatives. An author,
blogger, and widely sought
speaker, Jennifer’s global
influence is unmatched in
education.
4. Justin Birckbichler, a fourth grade
teacher from Virginia, is a Google
Certified Educator, Innovator and
Trainer. He is also a co-host and
founder of the popular Edu-
RoadTrip podcast. He is also a
popular speaker and ISTE
presenter and his blog can be
accessed at
http://blog.justinbirckbichler.co
m/
5. Seventeen year old Toby
Carr is an entrepreneur,
investor and business
leader. He is CEO and
founder of DeXTech, Ltd, a
technology company
founded in 2013 in New
Zealand. DeXTech stands to
be one of the fastest
growing and largest youth-
led corporations in
Australasia.
6. Getting Started as a
Connected Educator
• Cultivate a global
curiosity
“Glocalize” your classroom
7. Getting Started as a
Connected Educator
• Seek ways to connect – A
taxonomy for connection
8. Getting Started as a Connected Educator
• Flatten the Learning – www.flatconnections.com
9. Getting Started as a
Connected Educator
Choose the tools –
Social media, Kahoot,
Appear.in, Periscope,
Skype