1. The Global Classroom Project
Virtual 4T Conference
Theresa Allen
Illinois, USA
@tdallen5
tallen@csrn.org
Kyle Dunbar
Virginia, USA
@edtechdunny
kyle.dunbar@acps.k12.va.us
Erin Cassedy
Virginia, USA
erin.cassedy@acps.k12.va.us
Katie Cherry
Virginia, USA
@MsKCherry
katherine.cherry@acps.k12.va.us

2. Aims of the Session
• To share our involvement with global projects including
The Global Classroom Project
• To provide resources and ideas for your own global
projects
• To connect, share, and talk with other teachers who want
to grow global classrooms

3. Poll: Where are we at?
I've already run global projects
A
I've participated in a global project
B
C I want to start making connections & collaborate with
other teachers and classes around the world!
D
This is the first time I've really considered participating in
a global project!

4. Poll: Who are you?
Primary or K-5 educator
A
Secondary or grades 6-12 educator
B
C High Education
D
Other!

5. Why Global Projects?

6. The Global Classroom Project:
http://globalclassroom2011-12.wikispaces.com/ a launchpad !

7. Some of Our Projects!
Reflections on what worked, what didn't and what
we are still learning about.

8. Global Hero
Voicethread Project
November 2011 - June 2012
Grades 2-12 (ages 7-18)
Voicethread link
• Students research the definition of a hero, how one becomes a hero, and think about
what type of person comes to mind.
• They will describe the qualities and deeds the hero possesses.
• After writing a narration, they will upload a photo for the Voicethreadand narrate.
• At the end, students will listen to a compilation of heroes around the world.
• Directions found here
Contact Theresa Allen @tdallen5

9. Edmodo & Global Classroom 2011-12
Theresa Allen
What is Edmodo? Edmodo Manager
• definition Illinois, USA
• benefits for teachers/students @tdallen5
tallen@csrn.org
Getting Started/User Info
• Teacher/Student Set Up
• Moderation Tina Schmidt
• Grouping Edmodo Manager
• Global Classroom Teacher Pennsylvania, USA
@MrsSchmidtB4
Group - Code di7r4m MrsSchmidtB4@yaho
o.com

10. Create your own global project:

11. • to foster student
discussion
• to share student work

12. Global
• to share student ideas with Dreamers
other classes
• to share student thoughts with
experts in the field
more: http://mskcherry.weebly.com/index.html

13. Use Connections You
Already Have!
and Web 2.0 Tools that make
connecting easy!

14. Connecting Virginia and Hong Kong
Who?
• 6th grade ELL students in Virginia
• 7th grade students in Hong Kong
What?
• Connected through Edmodo and VoiceThread
• Participated in online discussions
• Shared about themselves, their families, their
schools
Why?
• Authentic communication
• Opportunity to learn about other cultures

15. OUR HOMEBASE - EDMODO

16. Sharing on VoiceThread

17. The Hong Kong Students' Responses

18. Sharing on VoiceThread
(Level 1 ELL)

19. The Hong Kong Students' Responses

20. WHAT WORKED
• "Are we getting on Edmodo today?"
• "Did you read what I wrote?"
• "Did the Hong Kong kids write back?"
• "Can I record my voice?"
CHALLENGES
• maintaining momentum
• coordinating
• scheduling

21. Authentic Global Voices
Grades 7-12 Project
"I like your poem because it shows how someone (you) changes in life. It also shows
how you changed your attitude from good to bad. This stands out because a lot of
people go through changes from bad to good or from greedy to generous."
- New York City student in response to a composition from a student in Virginia
Goals of this project: Kyle Dunbar
• to provide adolescents with a global writing @edtechdunny
community Alexandria, Virginia
• to give students an authentic audience for
their writing
• to offer opportunities for students to practice
Authentic Global Voices Wiki:
giving meaningful feedback to other authors
http://authentic-
• to learn about cultures and communities
voices.wikispaces.com/
different from one’s own
Changes Poem

22. Authentic Global Voices (7-12 Project)
Ways to become a part of
Authentic Global Voices:
• Listen and read
• Comment
• Contribute By db Photography | Demi-Brooke
• Collaborate
Topics and Themes:
My life -- Change
Family -- Friends -- Choices
Fairness -- Courage -- Survival
Join the conversation!
By John LeGear

23. What's been great:
• kids are motivated by a
global audience
• kids change how they think
of themselves
What we still work on:
• clear instructions
• communication skills
• getting another school to
commit!

24. Questions? Feedback?

25. Resources:
The Global Classroom Project Blog:
http://theglobalclassroomproject.wordpress.com
The Global Classroom Project Wiki:
http://globalclassroom2011-12.wikispaces.com
The Global Education Collaborative:
http://globaleducation.ning.com/
Flat Classroom: http://www.flatclassroomproject.org/
-Flat Classroom Project, Digiteen, A Week in the Life, K-2
Global Nomads Group: http://gng.org/
Skype in the Classroom: http://education.skype.com/
Follow #globalclassroom and #flatclass

26. Special thanks to.....
Deb Frazier (@frazierde)
Global Classroom Creator
Ohio, USA
Michael Graffin (@mgraffin)
Global Classroom Coordinator
Perth, Western Australia
globalclassroomorganisers@gmail.com