Professional Development for 21st Century Schools
Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano is available for national and international conference presentations, consultations, and teacher training workshops. She is able to work with you and present in English, Spanish and German.
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Building your Personal Learning Network This concept of a PLN has been around for many years. What changed in recent years though is the reach, the size and the availability of that network. From your colleagues in the building you work in, a cherished personal mentor, professional development opportunities offered sporadically throughout the year, conferences and college credit classes taken for re-‐‑certification to blogs, RSS feeds, Twitter, Nings, and Skype among others.
Digital Storytelling for Educators Storytelling is an ancient form of teaching and learning. Digital storytelling combines audio, image and video tools that harness students’ and teachers’ voices to tell, present and distribute their stories in a whole new way. Digital Storytelling combines technology with communication, language arts, and media literacy skills by encouraging students to create new ways of communicating a story, different from the traditional paper and pencil linear narrative.
Globally Connected Learning Let’s explore the why and how of globally connected learning. From global competencies, connections, collaborations and communication to tools and projects designed and created for your students to investigate the world, bring in perspective, knowledge, skill and disposition.
Around the World with Skype The world we live in requires schools to address new kinds of literacies in addition to basic literacy. These new literacies include media, information, intercultural, digital citizenship, ethical and network literacies in addition to specific skills such as communication, collaboration, and being able to create connections. Modeling and creating a learning network for and with your students can include peers from across the globe, experts on subject matter, and authors of books, etc.
Catapult into the 21st Century Are you still teaching in isolation or at best parallel to your students’ other teachers? How do you take your lesson plans, connect them to 21st century skills, infuse new literacies and get students motivated and engaged for their present and future?
Silvia is able to customize any session to meet the needs of your faculty and staff. Take a look at the following sample topics to move your school into the 21st century and support your teachers as life long learners.
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Social Media Channels for Schools Are weekly folders with completed student worksheets, a typed up newsletter or a copy of the school calendar enough for parent-‐‑school communication in the 21st century? Learn how classroom teachers and an entire school can take advantage of social media tools to create channels that open up new ways to communicate and connect to your parent body as well as the community at large. Create platforms that house all the important school or classroom information, embed different media and push out notification to your intended audience.
Blogging with your Students Interested in finding out why you should be blogging with your students? Don’t know where to start? Need a guide which platform to consider and the logistics of setting up a classroom blog or individual student blogs? Prepare your students with lessons on internet safety, digital footprint, blogging and commenting etiquette. Get tips and resources on connecting your classroom blog with others around the world for collaborative and connected learning.
iPads in Education Can iPads replace laptops? Are they just a toy or a tool that can improve teaching, student learning and productivity? How do you find the best educational apps for educators and students? Let'ʹs talk about how immediate access and availability to information, productivity tools, a global network, assistive technology as well as being able to create content and media, all on one device, can change a classroom'ʹs learning environment.
21st Century Skills It’s not about the technology tools, but it is about 21st Century Skills. We are not podcasting in order to teach Garageband. We are not recording students for the fun of using a microphone, nor are we blogging, so we can practice typing. It is about basic literacy skill, curriculum content, engaging and motivating students, addressing, integrating and embedding 21st century skills and literacies, such as media, information, network and intercultural literacy.
Web 2.0 Tools for Educators
There are an overwhelming amount of web 2.0 tools available for teachers. Which ones to use? What is possible? Become aware of tools from an array of categories, such as digital storytelling, podcasting, images, videos, presentations, chat rooms, productivity, and many more.
“Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for being my inspiration. I am so grateful to you for getting me started on this wonderful journey! We have
come a long way just this past year, we have a long way to go, but the momentum is building! “
Susan Bearden, Melbourne, Florida
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Globally Connected Learning Consulting offers to move educators and schools into the 21st century. What will it mean to be educated for the class of 2024? Learn about 21st century skills, literacies and fluency for connected learning by exploring real world teaching and learning examples. Experience the exciting benefits of globally connected learning for your faculty and students.
Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano was born in Germany, raised in Argentina and currently lives in the United States. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish with a Minor in International Studies and a Masters in Education with an emphasis in Instructional Technology. She has worked as a World Language teacher, Technology Integration Facilitator and 21st Century Learning Specialist.
Silvia has presented and worked with educators from around the world via face to face seminars, workshops, webinars and video conference consultations.
Silvia Tolisano is an amazing, creative, and thoughtful educator …her work allows her to inspire and model the best of educational practices to colleagues and progressive educators both nationally and internationally. Jean Dodd, Head of School San Jose Episcopal Day School
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Dave Blemings, Teacher2Teacher conference organizer
Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano http://globallyconnectedlearning.com [email protected]
(424) 242-‐‑4393
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Potential Audience
• Classroom Teachers • Heads of School • Staff Developers
• Curriculum Coordinators & Coaches • Technology Coordinators
• University Professors of Education • University Students in Teacher Education Programs