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The Global Classroom ProjectVirtual 4T Conference

Theresa AllenIllinois, USA@tdallen5tallen@csrn.org

Kyle DunbarVirginia, USA@edtechdunnykyle.dunbar@acps.k12.va.us

Erin CassedyVirginia, USAerin.cassedy@acps.k12.va.us

Katie CherryVirginia, USA@MsKCherrykatherine.cherry@acps.k12.va.us

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

Poll: Where are we at? 

A

B 

C

D

I've already run global projects

I've participated in a global project

I want to start making connections & collaborate with other teachers and classes around the world! 

This is the first time I've really considered participating in a global project!

Poll: Who are you? 

A

B 

C

D

Primary or K-5 educator

Secondary or grades 6-12 educator

High Education

Other!

Why Global Projects?

The Global Classroom Project:

a launchpad !http://globalclassroom2011-12.wikispaces.com/ 

Some of Our Projects! Reflections on what worked, what didn't and what

we are still learning about.

Global Hero Voicethread Project

November 2011 - June 2012Grades 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 

Edmodo & Global Classroom 2011-12

What is Edmodo?• definition• benefits for teachers/students

Getting Started/User Info 

• Teacher/Student Set Up                     • Moderation     • Grouping • Global Classroom Teacher 

     Group - Code di7r4m                                                                                                                                

Theresa AllenEdmodo ManagerIllinois, USA@tdallen5tallen@csrn.org

Tina SchmidtEdmodo ManagerPennsylvania, USA@MrsSchmidtB4MrsSchmidtB4@yahoo.com

Create your own global project:

• to foster student discussion

• to share student work

• to share student ideas with other classes

• to share student thoughts with experts in the field

more: http://mskcherry.weebly.com/index.html

Global Dreamers

Use Connections You Already Have!

and Web 2.0 Tools that make connecting easy!

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

OUR HOMEBASE - EDMODO

Sharing on VoiceThread

The Hong Kong Students' Responses

Sharing on VoiceThread (Level 1 ELL)

The Hong Kong Students' Responses

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

Authentic Global VoicesGrades 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:• to provide adolescents with a global writing

community• to give students an authentic audience for

their writing• to offer opportunities for students to practice

giving meaningful feedback to other authors• to learn about cultures and communities

different from one’s own

Kyle Dunbar @edtechdunnyAlexandria, Virginia

Authentic Global Voices Wiki: http://authentic-voices.wikispaces.com/ 

Changes Poem

Authentic Global Voices (7-12 Project)

Topics and Themes: 

My life -- ChangeFamily -- Friends -- Choices

Fairness -- Courage -- Survival

Ways to become a part of Authentic Global Voices:

• Listen and read• Comment• Contribute• Collaborate

By db Photography | Demi-Brooke

By John LeGear

Join the conversation!

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!

Questions? Feedback?  

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

Deb Frazier (@frazierde)

Global Classroom CreatorOhio, USA

Michael Graffin (@mgraffin)

Global Classroom CoordinatorPerth, Western Australia

globalclassroomorganisers@gmail.com

Special thanks to.....