Creating a global classroom

Creating a Global ClassroomLouise Morgan @mrsmorgansclass

Image Source: http://theglobalclassroomproject.wordpress.com/

Link to Google Presentation can be found at:http://www.frugalteacher.com/2013/06/tcea-tots-and-technology-conference.html

Is it worth the effort?

I am enough of a realist to understand that I can't reach every student. But, I am more of an optimist to get up every morning and try.

Preston MorganLotus Reflections - The Peaceful Classroom

http://lotusreflections.blogspot.com/

HOW can I connect with educators around the world?

Create a PLN (Personal Learning Network) by connecting with educators via:

TwitterTwitter Chats

Skype IM Google + Pinterest

TCEA and other social networks.

Globally Connected Educators

Join EDMODO SKYPE COMMUNITYJoin Group URL:http://www.edmodo.com/home#/join/25c6fcf21aaa7ca2649f7383c287d388

Join TWITTER And become involved in the many teacher chats during the week. If you´re too shy, just browse the archives (you´ll surely be inspired by the work of others!) @mariacolussa, Argentina

@cybraryman1's Twitter Chat page:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AiftIdjCeWSXdDRLRzNsVktUUGJpRWJhdUlWLS1Genc#gid=0

The Global Classroom ProjectWiki: http://globalclassroom2012-13.wikispaces.com/

Blog: http://theglobalclassroomproject.wordpress.com/

Twitter: @GCPorganisers

Participate in Twitter Chats!

#2ndchat http://2ndchat.wikispaces.com/home

Skype Instant Messaging Groups

Set up a free educator account at https://education.skype.com/ - Use the instant messaging board to connect and chat with other educators.

Skype Instant Messaging Groups

Set up a free educator account at https://education.skype.com/ - Use the instant messaging board to connect and chat with other educators.

Find projects and classes to connect with atSkype in the Classroom https://education.

skype.com/

Growing my PLN, courtesy Steve ShermanGrowing my PLN, courtesy GlobalClassroomSocial Educational Entrepreneurs of Hello Little World SkypersWomen Empowerment Program by GeoGebra Institute of KeralaI'm an UnTeacher.

Sebastian PanakalStartup Village, Kerala, India

Join a Network and Find Projects!Click on links:TCEAThe Global Classroom ProjectHello Little World SkypersGlobal Virtual Classroom ClubhouseFlat Classroom ProjectsProjects by JenThe Global Read Aloud

HOW can I connect my students with an authentic global audience?

BloggingVideo Conferencing (Skype, Google Hangouts, Facetime)

EdmodoTwitterVoicethreadGoogle Doc/Apps

Grade 2's in South Africa create pictures in Excel using instructions from Gr 8's in Pennsylvania

The grade 8 class sent a document with instructions.

The grade 3 class used the document to construct the pictures.www.cotslabnotes.blogspot.com

SKYPESteve Sherman, Cape Town, South Africa

Teaching weekly lessons with up to 10 classes around the world simultaneously

Introducing students to the Internet and Skype for the 1st time

Hosting Dr Don Thomas and Dr Cady Coleman,

NASA Astronauts. Doing school assemblies and

Q&A sessions

Guest speaker in assembly

Prof. development, teacher training, workshops, interviews, weekly lessons, guest speakers, collaborative class projects, etc.... Jump in... Join in.... The world is only a click away!

The contest: Three schools are teamed by GVC into a single team. That team works together to create a website about a world issue that they have chosen collaboratively. This is a full year commitment which involves knowing how to create a website. Schools also need strong collaboration skills, as the 3 schools in each team are separated geographically, but need to work together as one.

More information can be found on our wiki at: http://gvc13-teachers-lounge.wikispaces.com/Home

Any of the resources we have on our sites are available to anyone who wishes to use them.

GVC Program Manager: Janet Barnstable

http://www.virtualclassroom.org/ has two main divisions: a web design contest and a

clubhouse.The clubhouse: A school or class joins and chooses the projects in which they wish to participate. This can be done on their own time schedule and does not have to involve working with any other school. The projects are published on our wiki at: http://gvc-clubhouse.wikispaces.com/

Favorites among the students are the Literature Corner and International Recipes, but they are equally interested in the more serious topics such as Peace, Holocaust Remembrance, and Caring for Our World.

Projects and Contests

Co-creating a Popplet with students around the globe.

Robyn Thiessen - Vancouver, B.C.

http://aweekinthelife12-2.flatclassroomproject.org/

Online Collaboration Projects & Activities:Joe McNulty, Computer Teacher, Newtown Middle School in Pennsylvania

TodayInComputerClass.com

Online Collaboration: 8th grade students in Honduras and Pennsylvania making Venn Diagrams about their favorite foodsusing Google Drive and a Google Hangout.

Language & Cultural Exchange: Indonesian and American students teaching common phrases to each other using Skype.

Students Presenting Online: getting feedback from an international audience.

Connecting through Skype.

Mrs. Egesdal's 4th grade class in Forest City, IASkyped with individuals in Chile and Peru to add to our study of South America.

Our Global Connections made through SkypeRobyn Thiessen Vancouver, B.C.

Making connections through Skype and the classroom environment.

Making Connections through bloggingOur Kindergarten students have thoroughly enjoyed connecting and communicating with children around the world through blogging.

Our Blog address is: http://kidblog.org/MrsLeonardandMrsDsClass/

Global Awareness ProjectsFor earth Day this year we researched how plastic water bottles, as well as other forms of pollution can affect our environment. We co-created a video to share their wish to protect our world.

Mrs. Leonard's Kindergarten GA, USA

We Can See Project We Can See Project Sharing our school yard with children in schools around the world and then skyping to talk with them.Ms. Lirenman's Class in Surrey, BC Canada

Teachable Moments through Global ConnectionsAnne Mirtschin Hawkesdale P12 College, AustraliaBoston year one students were reading "Amazing Australian Animals". Hawkesdale prep/ones were studying animals at same time - drew the Oz animals, scanned & emailed to USA. Students from both countries sang a verse each of the song from the book. Lorraine Leo, USA stitched the podcast together with alternate classes singing.

TwitterTweeted for people to share their favourite animals. Responses came from all over the world and a lot more learning took place.

The Travelling Rhino Project.

Young children can raise awareness about global issues such as the rhino poaching crisis. These Gr 2's at Cotswold Prep in South Africa did a presentation to their whole school.

The Seasons Project - Voicethread

www.voicethread.com

Christmas Around the World Voicethread

The Global Read Aloud - Edmodo

#2ndchat Read Aloud - Edmodo

Janet Barnstable9:05 AM1

Totally cool... Teacher from Texas initiates Google presentation, that teacher from Argentina adds to while entertaining a cat in Illinois. Global teachers AND their pets! Janet Barnstable

Links to my TCEA Tots and Tech Presentations:

www.frugalteacher.comhttp://www.frugalteacher.com/2013/06/tcea-tots-and-technology-conference.html