Connecting+Classrooms

=//Connecting Classrooms//=
 * Tuesday, July 28 3:50 - 4:30**
 * Presenters: Linda Nitsche and Brandon Lutz**

Learning to collaborate in an online and inter-cultural environment will clearly be a critical skill for our students. Discover how global collaborative projects can engage your students in authentic learning across classrooms and continents and prepare them for their future. Learn about a variety of web 2.0 tools you can use to remove the barriers of time and distance and connect your class internationally. Teachers of all levels will find inspiration and practical ideas for finding partners, selecting platforms for connecting, and steps for developing successful global collaborations.


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 * **Global Education and 21st Century Skills**

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 * I**ntroductions**
 * **Participant conversations and interactions regarding their experiences and interests in global education**
 * **What words would you use to describe online collaborative projects? Why would you want to engage your students in one? Help create a [|Wordle]**

=Part 1: A Glance =


 * **Open** **this** [|EtherPad] **and record your ideas as you learn about Global Collaborations**

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=Part 2: Essentials =

**Collaborative Space**

 * **[|Ning]**
 * **[|Wikis]**
 * **[|Moodle]**
 * **[|GoogleDocs]**

**Communication Tools**

 * **Tools for Connect Asynchronously**
 * **[|Wikis] Discussions**
 * **[|Ning]** Forums, Blogs, My Pages
 * **[|Moodle]** Chat Rooms, Forums, Wikis
 * [|Voicethread]
 * **[|GoogleDocs]**
 * [|Etherpad]
 * **Tools for Connecting Synchronously**
 * **[|NetMeeting]**
 * **[|Skype]**
 * **[|FlashMeeting]**
 * **[|eLluminate]**
 * **[|eLluminate Vroom]**
 * **[|Vyew]**
 * **[|Yugma]**

**Embed Web 2.0 Media**

 * **Tools for Embedding and Collaborating**
 * **[|VoiceThread] **
 * **[|BubbleShare]**
 * **[|MixBook]**
 * **[|SlideShare]**
 * **[|Animoto]**
 * **[|OneTrueMedia]**
 * **[|MyPlick]**
 * **[|Glogster]**
 * **[|mind42]**
 * **[|GCast]**
 * **[|Odeo]**
 * **[|VoiceThread]**
 * **[|Voki]**
 * **[|ToonDoo]**
 * **[|WebsitePolls]**
 * **[|Fliqz]**
 * **[|TeacherTube]**
 * **[|Odeo]**
 * **[|Jing]**

Protection Levels

 * Online Identity
 * Privacy Levels
 * Comment Moderation
 * Tracking Discussions

=Part 3: Getting Started =


 * =//Connecting to Experts//=


 * **Chat with Brandon Lutz, Keystone Staff about the project he created Follow Me and Morpheus Fortuna> **
 * **Skype Chat with jennifer Wagner, Creator of [|Jenuine Tech Projects]**
 * **Chat with David Cosand about the Election Project and Poetry Project collaborations.**

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 * =//**Finding Projects**//=
 * **Examine Classroom Curriculum for Goals and Content Ties**
 * **Select a Tool to Add Value to Your Purpose**
 * **Find and Join Organized Projects**
 * **Organized Projects Lead to Individual Projects**


 * **[|The Global Education Collaborative]**
 * **[|Projects By Jen]**
 * **[|CIESE]**
 * **[|Global School Net]**
 * **[|ePals]**
 * **[|iEarn]**
 * **[|CILC]**
 * **[|K12Online Ning]**
 * **eduwikius**
 * **[|TWICE]**
 * **[|muse]**
 * **[|Discovery Educator Network]**
 * **[|School 2.0 Ning]**
 * **[|Classroom 2.0]**
 * **[|JenuineTech]**


 * =//Get Started Yourself//=


 * **Using the Webslides of Collaborative Project Registeries and Collaborative Projects, work with a group to brainstorm curricular topics and ideas for collaborative projects.**
 * **Participants can work in groups to find projects related to common interests or common curricular areas.**
 * **OR Participants can work to create an idea for their own collaborative project.**

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 * More Online Resources and Examples of Collaborative Projects**

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 * =//**Join Educator Networks to Make Connections and Develop Partnerships**//=
 * [|Twitter]
 * [|Plurk]
 * [|Skype]
 * [|Google Reader]
 * [|Classroom 2.0]
 * [|JenuineTech]
 * eduwikius
 * [|The Global Education Collaborative]
 * [|Projects By Jen]
 * [|K12Online Ning]
 * [|Discovery Educator Network]
 * [|School 2.0 Ning]
 * [|Google Earth Teacher Meme]
 * SIGIVC International Committee Wiki - a group ccreted to promote and assist ISTE members to collaborate with international locations. All users are encouraged to help add to the wiki with contact information for partners, examples of best practice and project ideas.

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 * =//My Project Partners//=

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 * =//**Make Your Mark HERE! Find Your Keystone Partners HERE!**//=

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2. Add your school location. 3. In the pop-up window add your name and email address.**
 * Add a placemark**
 * 1. Click on Join.
 * 4. In the Comment Section, list your School name, Grades you teach, and add a url to your website or blog.**
 * 5. Click OK when you are finished.**

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 * **Poll Everyone**
 * **Establishment of methods for continued networking**

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 * ===Flat Classroom Project===
 * ===Horizon Project===

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