This document provides an overview of resources for designing and implementing global collaborative projects and professional development. It discusses the seven steps to setting up a global classroom: connect, communicate, citizenship, contribute and collaborate, choice, create, and celebrate. These steps involve developing a personal learning network, coordinating communication strategies, teaching digital citizenship, encouraging participation, allowing choice, supporting creation of projects, and celebrating accomplishments. The document also outlines strategies for designing challenging global collaborative projects for students and professional development opportunities for teachers.
Learn how to incorporate global collaboration into any classroom one step at a time. Students are the greatest textbook ever written for one another. Based upon Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds coauthored by Vicki Davis and Julie Lindsay.
Getting started with global collaborationJulie Lindsay
Presentation / workshop given at the Asia Society Partnership for Global Learning conference, NYC, June 2012.
See resources: http://globalcollaboration.flatclassroomproject.org/2012+Partnership+for+Global+Learning
7 (and a half) Steps to Flatten Your ClassroomVicki Davis
You can connect your classroom to the world! Using the methods I've learned over the past 9 years, I share how you can do just this. Starting in 2006 when I co-created the Flat Classroom Projects (winner ISTE Online Learning Award 2006), through today, I connect my students with the world. This presentation shows you how and is an updated version of the 7 steps shared in Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds. You can do this!
Designing curriculum for global understandingJulie Lindsay
Created for educator workshop at http://fclive2013.flatclassroomproject.org/Designing+Curriculum+for+Global+Understanding Flat Classroom Live! Hawaii 2013
Designing Engaging Curriculum for Global Collaboration in the ClassroomJulie Lindsay
Designing Engaging Curriculum for Global Collaboration in the Classroom - Learning 2.012 Conference Leader, Beijing, China. October 2012.
Let’s Go Global! Let’s connect with the world! This session will immerse participants in the exciting world of global collaborative projects at all levels of learning. After reviewing essential steps to flatten the classroom the focus will be on design and management for effective and successful global projects using emerging technologies and Web 2.0 tools. Existing projects will be explored for essential design parameters and new projects and opportunities discovered. This session is for teachers at all levels of learning, curriculum coordinators, administrators and anyone interested in improving learning outcomes and engaging learners.
Do you want to collaborate with other classrooms? Do you need to meet standards that require you to have audience and global connections with your students? This presentation includes updated information shared in Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds to help you do just that. Presented at AdvancED Wyoming in March 2014 by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher
Embedding Global Collaborative Projects into the CurriculumJulie Lindsay
Global Project Design essentials for success in the classroom
Presented by Julie Lindsay at the Global Education Conference 2011 and the Beijing Learning Summit 2011.
This session will focus on curriculum design and pedagogy to embed global collaborative learning experiences and projects into the classroom to enhance learning outcomes. Emerging technologies allow students to experience communication and interaction with others around the world, however designing a meaningful learning experience through a global project that is also part of the curriculum is an important part of developing global digital citizenship and intercultural awareness. Techniques used in Flat Classroom Projects from upper elementary level to high school level will be shared and discussed.
Learn how to incorporate global collaboration into any classroom one step at a time. Students are the greatest textbook ever written for one another. Based upon Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds coauthored by Vicki Davis and Julie Lindsay.
Getting started with global collaborationJulie Lindsay
Presentation / workshop given at the Asia Society Partnership for Global Learning conference, NYC, June 2012.
See resources: http://globalcollaboration.flatclassroomproject.org/2012+Partnership+for+Global+Learning
7 (and a half) Steps to Flatten Your ClassroomVicki Davis
You can connect your classroom to the world! Using the methods I've learned over the past 9 years, I share how you can do just this. Starting in 2006 when I co-created the Flat Classroom Projects (winner ISTE Online Learning Award 2006), through today, I connect my students with the world. This presentation shows you how and is an updated version of the 7 steps shared in Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds. You can do this!
Designing curriculum for global understandingJulie Lindsay
Created for educator workshop at http://fclive2013.flatclassroomproject.org/Designing+Curriculum+for+Global+Understanding Flat Classroom Live! Hawaii 2013
Designing Engaging Curriculum for Global Collaboration in the ClassroomJulie Lindsay
Designing Engaging Curriculum for Global Collaboration in the Classroom - Learning 2.012 Conference Leader, Beijing, China. October 2012.
Let’s Go Global! Let’s connect with the world! This session will immerse participants in the exciting world of global collaborative projects at all levels of learning. After reviewing essential steps to flatten the classroom the focus will be on design and management for effective and successful global projects using emerging technologies and Web 2.0 tools. Existing projects will be explored for essential design parameters and new projects and opportunities discovered. This session is for teachers at all levels of learning, curriculum coordinators, administrators and anyone interested in improving learning outcomes and engaging learners.
Do you want to collaborate with other classrooms? Do you need to meet standards that require you to have audience and global connections with your students? This presentation includes updated information shared in Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds to help you do just that. Presented at AdvancED Wyoming in March 2014 by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher
Embedding Global Collaborative Projects into the CurriculumJulie Lindsay
Global Project Design essentials for success in the classroom
Presented by Julie Lindsay at the Global Education Conference 2011 and the Beijing Learning Summit 2011.
This session will focus on curriculum design and pedagogy to embed global collaborative learning experiences and projects into the classroom to enhance learning outcomes. Emerging technologies allow students to experience communication and interaction with others around the world, however designing a meaningful learning experience through a global project that is also part of the curriculum is an important part of developing global digital citizenship and intercultural awareness. Techniques used in Flat Classroom Projects from upper elementary level to high school level will be shared and discussed.
Global collaboration in the classroom: Meet Flat ConnectionsFlat Connections
An overview of global collaboration strategies for classroom learning. Flat Connections teacher development and global projects are reviewed.
These slides were used for an online webinar September 2014. The recording for this webinar is here: http://goo.gl/1kslWX
Students crossing global borders AEF 2014Julie Lindsay
New World: Students crossing global borders
Borders are crossed and intercultural understanding takes place when students connect, collaborate and co-create meaningful actions and products. This session will share recent global examples and encourage learning about the world with the world through technology supported interactions and projects.
Global Collaboration Tools & Connections #gcuglobalVicki Davis
How to connect globally with other classrooms. Advice on how to connect, share, and improve your classroom with global competency, technology, and connections. It is time for education to improve.
Global collaboration in the classroom: Meet Flat ConnectionsFlat Connections
An overview of global collaboration strategies for classroom learning. Flat Connections teacher development and global projects are reviewed.
These slides were used for an online webinar September 2014. The recording for this webinar is here: http://goo.gl/1kslWX
Students crossing global borders AEF 2014Julie Lindsay
New World: Students crossing global borders
Borders are crossed and intercultural understanding takes place when students connect, collaborate and co-create meaningful actions and products. This session will share recent global examples and encourage learning about the world with the world through technology supported interactions and projects.
Global Collaboration Tools & Connections #gcuglobalVicki Davis
How to connect globally with other classrooms. Advice on how to connect, share, and improve your classroom with global competency, technology, and connections. It is time for education to improve.
Integrating digital literacy and inquiry learningJune Wall
This session overviews 21st century learning, digital literacy and how these are place within an inquiry learning process. It presents an approach for teachers to consider as one way to embed digital literacy in an inquiry classroom.
How to Connect Your Classroom in World Class WaysVicki Davis
We must redefine how we teach online. Don't just have a low-engagement online classroom that just duplicates how you teach face to face. Redefine it and level it up. If you have to learn online, do it in a world class way!
5 Ways to Help Teachers Progress in Their Use of TechnologyVicki Davis
Teachers can and will improve under the right conditions. In this presentation, I share the techniques I've learned to help promote and encourage change throughout your school.
How do we influencer our students in positive ways in the 21st century? Here are the slides accompanying the keynote presentation given at Woodward Academy at STLinATL in July 2018 about this topic.
Writing Tools that Help Kids Write BetterVicki Davis
Vicki Davis, author of Reinventing Writing, shares how to teach writing and the tools that make a difference. Note that some of these slides have stories that go with them, so it may not make as much sense as in person, but the links are here to peruse. I gave the link for the nearpod files in our session today.
Differentiating Instruction with TechnologyVicki Davis
How do we reach every child with technology? How do we select the tools and build a framework so that we can reach every child. Here are the slides with the differentiating instruction with technology presented in Akron in June 2018
50+ Ways to Use Technology in the ClassroomVicki Davis
Some of the favorite tips and tricks of Cool Cat Teacher. Get ideas for slides and ideas for your classroom. And remember, pick your big three - the next three things you're going to learn. And innovate like a turtle - pick 15 minutes once or twice a week to learn and try something new. You can do it!
5 Ways to Help Your Students Be Future ReadyVicki Davis
The slides for the presentation 5 Ways to help your students be future ready shared with Akron City Schools in June 2018. Many of the stories are not included in the slides - just contact Vicki Davis https://www.akronschools.com/3T for more information
Educators need to relate to and reach their students. In this fast presentation, Vicki Davis shares with educators at EduTech17 in Dubai about some of the essential things they need to do to reach and educate the modern student. Additionally, students served on a panel to talk about the things they are doing in their modern STEAM classroom.
5 Ways to Find Your Voice, Share Your Passion, and Build a Platform - NNSTOY17Vicki Davis
We all have a social media voice. Learn how to use yours for good. The National State Teachers of the Year will be learning and talking about how to have social media success.
Mega edtech tool Share - Vicki Davis #iste17Vicki Davis
This presentation covers blended learning tips and then my mega tool share with the hottest tools in my classroom and in classrooms around the world as shared on my 10-Minute Teacher Podcast. This was created for ISTE 2017. Enjoy!
8 Steps to Global Collaboration for Every ClassroomVicki Davis
Based upon the popular "7 Steps to Flattening Your Classroom" - this presentation is an upgraded, updated version of the best practices in global collaboration from Vicki Davis, the Cool Cat Teacher and creator of more than 30 global projects. Learn the mistakes, how to get started and what to do. Presented at GAETC November 3, 2016
9 Key P's for Proactive Knowledge - Digital Citizenship in 2016Vicki Davis
Digital citizenship for the modern age is often best taught with students researching and learning about the nine aspects of digital citizenship. Presented at GAETC by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher
How social media has impacted society. One educator's strategy for social media sharing and why everyone should consider social media as part of helping the organizations they love.
50+ Ways to Improve Your Classroom With Technology v 4.0Vicki Davis
Get the latest ideas for how to improve your classroom with technology. This grab-bag of ideas will be accented by practical real world examples shared by classroom teacher Vicki Davis, the Cool Cat Teacher.
Differentiating Instruction with Technology v. 6.0 at GAETCVicki Davis
How do you differentiate instruction with technology? Here are the tips and tricks for building a toolkit and creating an environment where every student can learn through differentiating instruction.
Writing Tools to Make Teaching Student Writing SimpleVicki Davis
An overview of the simple tools and techniques to help teach writing to students. From every phase of the writing process to ways to inspire and excited kids about writing, Vicki Davis, from the Cool Cat Teacher Blog has created a resource to help teachers.
Mindsets and Classroom Management for Making and Inventing in Every ClassroomVicki Davis
Constructivist methods empower making and creativity, but how do you manage your classroom? How do you engage learners? How can you create a culture of innovation? Experts in this movement will share practical answers and advice to these questions and more. Easily manage your makerspace, genius hour, or passion projects.
SKETCHNOTING IN EDUCATION: THE BEST PRACTICES, BENEFITS AND HOW-TO’S OF SKETC...Vicki Davis
Sketchnoting and visual notetaking can improve learning and also create a powerful way to capture educational experiences. Learn about the four forms of sketchnoting and the methods used by some of the most-shared sketchnote artists in education today. We’ll talk tools and how sketchnoting benefits learning and communicating.
Blended Learning Classrooms: Pedagogies, Skills and Tools for TeachingVicki Davis
Effective schools are now comprised of bricks (the face-to-face classroom) and clicks (the online classroom). How do you blend the two? How do you easily manage teaching, workflow and troubleshooting? How do students and teachers interact? Join leaders in the field to discuss emerging best practices. Presented at ISTE 2016.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
7 Steps to Flatten Your Classroom 2013: With Brainstorming
1.
2. How one video changed a life.
Domingo’s classroom goes flat and he goes in a
new direction.
Domingo’s Story
P 293-294
3. Success in the 21st
century: People and
schools that will thrive and survive
P 294-295
4. “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
Casey tells her story
P 29
6. Wiki
Co-creation of two things
Collaboration: Encouraging High-Quality Contribution
P 130-132
7. Collaborative Project
Contest First Place
2007
ISTE SIGTel
Online Learning Award
Winner 2007www.flatclassroomproject.net
Net Gen
Education
(with Don Tapscott)
Eracism Project
Flat Classroom™
Conference
www.flatclassroomproject.net
Net Gen
Education
(with Don Tapscott)
Eracism Project
Flat Classroom™
Conference
The Flat Classroom™ Story
P 1-2
Short listed in 2009
12. “Pull is the ability to
attract people and
resources to you that
are relevant and
valuable, even if you
were not even aware
before that they
existed.”
Brown, J. S., Davidson, L., & Hagel III, J.
(2010). The Power of Pull (Kindle Edition ed.).
USA: Basic Books. Loc. 172-73, 183-85.
“Pull is the ability to
attract people and
resources to you that
are relevant and
valuable, even if you
were not even aware
before that they
existed.”
Brown, J. S., Davidson, L., & Hagel III, J.
(2010). The Power of Pull (Kindle Edition ed.).
USA: Basic Books. Loc. 172-73, 183-85.
Step 1: Connect
How to build the learning pathway
P 41-42
13. Personal Learning Network (PLN)
• Classroom Monitoring Portal (CMP)
• Brand Monitoring Portal (BMP)
PULL Technology #1
The RSS Reader
Efficient Learning Strategies for the
21st
Century Teacher (PLN) p 35-38
CMP p 74, 77
Actions to Develop a Personal Brand
in Education p 202-204
15. 7 Pull Technologies
1. RSS Reader
2. Tablet-Sized Devices
3. Handheld Devices
4. Social Bookmarking
5. Joining Online Conversations
6. Networking Organizations
7. Location Based Apps
Pull Learning to help you
easily embed learning in
your weekly schedule
p 36-41
16. Teacherpreneurship
“Finnish teachers pick bookspick books and customize lessonscustomize lessons as they
shape students to national standards… ‘. In Finland, the
teachers are the entrepreneurs," says Mr. Schleicher, of
the Paris-based OECD, which began the international
student test in 2000.’
“What Makes Finnish Kids So Smart”
The Wall Street Journal
By ELLEN GAMERMAN
February 2008
http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB12042535506560199
7.html
Teacherpreneurship: Boost
learning in the classroom
p 45-47
17. 1) Analyze Your Context
Connect with your Organization
• Local School Policies and Procedures
• Laws of the State and Nation
• Relationships
• Site Blocking and Unblocking
• Parent Communication &
Permissions
• Past Experiences
• Local Mentors & Advocates for
Global Collaboration
Guidelines and work habits
that support and hold
accountable p 45-50
18. 2) Coordinate with Curriculum
• Project Organizers:
– Agree on mandatory
outcomes and
cooperation aspects
• Local Curriculum
– Standards Alignment
– Augmentation of Project
on Customized Basis
Guidelines and work habits
that support and hold
accountable p 45-50
19. Agreeing on core and
optional outcomes with
stakeholders p 45-47
20. Agreeing on core and
optional outcomes with
stakeholders p 45-47
23. Key Concepts of the Global Classroom
• Teacherpreneurship
• Teachersourcing
• Community Habits
• Connection Mapping
• Dual Communication Modalities
– Asynchronous
– Synchronous
29. Your Definition CANNOT include
the word “computer”
Note
Citizenship Chapter begins
on p 98
30. The strongest enemy of cyber criminals
“Educators who
arm their students
with knowledge of
common electronic
crime issues of the
day and teach them
the steps to take if
suspicious activity
is noticed or
offenses occur.”
P 103
35. Social Awareness
“The novelty and addictiveness of technology
will harm our relationships and productivity
unless we take control.”
Flat Classroom Book
www.flatclassroombook.com
P 101
37. Global Awareness
• Different countries have different laws
– Copyright, legal
– Taboo subjects
• Nationality transcends culture
– Every nation has multiple cultures
– Never stereotype a nation
P 101
38. We need to be strong against
online threats
Identity Theft
Cyberstalking
Viruses,
Malware
Spyware
Phishing
Pharming
Intellectual
Property
ThievesP 102
39. 5 Steps to Internet Safety
1.Stop
2.Screenshot
3.Block
4.Tell
5.Share
P 104-105
40. Building a vibrant community
requires a higher standard of
communication between
participants and in Flat Classroom
global collaboration all participants
are expected/required to
contribute, collaborate and be
visible online.
Klossner’s (2010) 90-9-1 principle
Step 4: Contribute &
Collaborate
How do we keep student participation levels high when in social
networks students tend towards Klossner’s Theory?
P 128
41. What is co-creation?
Can you have co-creation without the 3 R’s of global collaboration?
•Receive
•Read
•Respond
P 128-130
42. Use Multiple Intelligences as a
Planning Tool
06/29/13
Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher -
http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com
42
Step 5: ChoiceStep 5: Choice
PLACES: Creating a physical environment conducive for learning p 171-173
SPACES: Designing Electronic Spaces for Choice p 173- 186
44. Why Celebrate?
Step 7: Celebrate
• Ongoing Improvement – Kaizen
• Retrospection
• Closure
• Sense of accomplishment
• Provide feedback
• Cement cooperative learning experiences
A thought about Retrospection…….
• It would be sad to retire and have it said, “she didn’t
teach 30 years, she taught 1 year 30 times.”
The Chapter on Celebration, Kaizen and
ongoing school-wide improvement begins on
page 215
45. P 216 – This chart gives an overview
of the many ways schools can
celebrate and improve the classroom
and school
46. 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. ”
P 266-267 Showcase: The
Student Summit in Action
47. Am I willing to redesign my curriculum to embed a global
project into what my class does?
“Designing a global collaborative
experience involves
transcending the obvious 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. ”
Overview of Designing and Managing
a Global Collaborative project begins
on p 236
48. Project Design Relationships
Designing global collaborative projects for
students Chapter 10 – p 236
Designing challenge based professional
development Chapter 11 - 268
49. P 236 – Chapter 10
Designing a global
collaborative project
51. Visit our
Flat Classrooms Website!
(Links to Projects)
http://flatclassroomproject.net
Join our Ning!
http://flatclassrooms.ning.com/
Join our Conference!
http://flatclassroomconference.com
Join the Global Book
Club – March 2012
www.flatclassroombook.com
Editor's Notes
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
Vicki – talks about Domingo Julie – talks about how this book is a journey and full of stories from classrooms around the world
Vicki -
Julie: as the students worked in teams with others throughout the world. Vicki:
Julie: We describe global collaboration in stages. GC 3.0 = more emphasis on co-created multimedia products, use of social media tools for communication, high expectations to connect in an ongoing manner, student-centered learning
Vicki: and the students produced multimedia while outsourcing a clip to their partner in another part of the world…
Julie: Flat classroom projects have been acknowledged over the past 5 years with awards and listed as exemplary
Julie: Our aim is to create projects and opportunities across all levels of education. Right now we have FCP and NetGenEd for high school, Digiteen for upper ES, MS and HS, AWL for upper ES, Eracism for MS HS and our new pilot this semester is Building Bridges to Tomorrow for K-2 level – over 40 classrooms from about more than 10 countries
Vicki:
Julie: And it is more than just students, it is about educators, preservice teachers, and experts merging together in a flattened learning environment Vicki: Where students and educators work together as one with mutually beneficial outcomes for all. Literally, the classroom has become…
Julie: Seven chapters in the book cover our 7-steps pedagogy to flatten your classroom. These steps have been literally well walked in over the last 5 years. We speak and share not from a theoretical point of view but from the trenches – from years of experience implementing global projects alongside other educators
Vicki:
Vicki: Did you know that you are here because of Web 2.0?
Julie: ?
Vicki:
Vicki: If we look at arguably the best education system in the world, the Finnish teachers pick books and customize lessons as they shape students to national standards. "In most countries, education feels like a car factory. In Finland, the teachers are the entrepreneurs," says Mr. Schleicher, of the Paris-based OECD, which began the international student test in 2000.
Vicki:
Julie: Good teacherprenuers are not renegades, they are connectors. They connect curriculum and connect with their administrators.
Vicki:?
Vicki:
Vicki: Julie:?
Vicki: Julie:
Julie: The Flat Classroom Project Framework shows the essential construct of this global collaborative project
Vicki:
Vicki:
Vicki:
Julie: Ribble and Bailey define……..thanks to Mike Ribble for providing a workable entry into digital citizenship in the classroom
Julie: Today, citizenship needs to extended and expanded to include norms of behaviour that are expected for when people connect, communicate and work together in any way.
Vicki:
Vicki: - talk about Areas of Awareness Julie: Cover Rays of Understanding
Vicki:
Vicki:
Julie:
Vicki:
Julie:
Julie:
Vicki:
Vicki: The classroom teacher decides the appropriate action, which may include asking the student to apologize to the educational network or, in some cases, suspending or even banning the student from the network. One of the advantages of working as a global team on these projects is that the networks are monitored 24 hours a day, and RSS feeds make it easy to see new content as soon as it ’s posted. It is very rare that a student deliberately or maliciously sets out to be offensive when collaborating online as part of a project. In fact, we’ve suspended or banned fewer than 10 out of 3,000 students in more than three years.
Vicki:
Julie: The 3R’s – without these there is no true collaboration or co-creation