This document outlines an event called "Unleashing Learning 2016" which was held at Mt. Scopus Memorial College in Melbourne, Australia. The event focused on authentic learning and personal and professional growth through global collaboration using technology. Participants learned about the why of connecting globally, the what of initiating collaborations, and the how through using tools like Skype, Twitter, Google Plus, and blogs. Attendees were encouraged to take risks, unlock learning through connections, and bring the world closer through global collaborations and social media.

1. Unleashing Learning 2016
Mt. Scopus Memorial College
Melbourne, Australia
@jasongraham99
www.thelearningjourney.org
Make Your Connection

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3. Overview
Participants will:
• learn about authentic learning and personal and
professional growth (The why)
discuss and explore ways to initiate and develop global
collaborations (The what)
• learn social media tools to connect themselves and their
classrooms. (The how)

4. How do you use technology to enhance learning? 4

5. What wonderings/challenges/fears do you have about
connecting with others? 5

6. Why should educators connect?
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Take a moment
http://tinyurl.com/unleashinglearning

8. 1. Technology to Promote Learning Communities
& Growth
The WHY
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9. Why do you connect?

10. Bring the world closer

11. Unlock Learning

12. Connected

15. Be a Risk Taker

16. A Passport to Learning

17. Direction

18. 2. Global Collaborations
The WHAT
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@panasavana

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5 min Hangout with Phil

21. Inquiry Teapot
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@dwyerteacher

23. @cybraryman1

24. @mgraffin

25. @mauimickey

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@mauimickey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWzEA-_jcGA&feature=youtu.be

27. 3.Tools for Connection
The HOW
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28. Mystery Skype
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29. Twitter
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30. Google Plus and Blogs
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31. Practice- Your Turn/Tasks

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Putting it all together