connecting classrooms through global project based learning activities and resources
DESCRIPTION
This webinar will discuss strategies and ideas to use in a to enrich instruction by having students participate in global collaborative projects. Project based learning resources will be shared along with instructional strategies to implement this type of teaching style in global collaborative learning activities will also be featured with supplementary resources shared with participants. Research that illustrates the importance of assisting students develop a global awareness and resources for implementing inquiry based learning activities will be shared in this webinar. Global collaborative projects and technology integration are key components of preparing students for success as responsible citizens and future leaders in their personal careers and endeavors after graduation. Ideas presented can be modified to meet a variety of common core standards, fit content areas and will be appropriate for several grade levels. Please join this national board certified teacher in the area of technology education, Kim Caise, M. Ed., who has over 20 years of experience in education for this presentation. She has seen how student learning can be enriched when engaging, interactive activities are incorporated into instruction. Kim has a been classroom teacher, technology specialist and currently mentors educators providing assistance in revolutionizing instruction and impacting virtual learning incorporating technology resources and tools using web conferencing that focuses on technology integration topics faces educators today.TRANSCRIPT
Connecting Classrooms through Global Project
Based Learning Activities and
Resources
Kimberly Caise, NBCT, M. Ed.
Why Global Collaborative Projects?
Exposure to current events occurring around the world
Simulate authentic, relevant, meaningfulprojects requiring team work and collaboration
Increase student achievement due to increased audience
http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html?body=http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html
Web Conferencing
Web Conferencing
Brief overview of web conferencing/webcasting
Web Conferencing
Brief overview of web conferencing/webcastingTypes of web conferences with students
Web Conferencing
Brief overview of web conferencing/webcastingTypes of web conferences with studentsWeb conferencing projects and tools to connect globally
Evolution of Web Conferencing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Medvedev_and_Vladimir_Yakunin.jpg
Does Cost Outweigh Value?
Increased Availability of Tools
Video Conferencing
http://digitallyspeaking.pbworks.com/w/page/17791583/Videoconferencing
Fourth Grade Open Mic
Fourth Grade Open MicFirst Grade Writing Share
Fourth Grade Open MicFirst Grade Writing ShareOnline JeopardyCompetitions
Ellis Island Virtual Tour
Web Conferencing Equipment
Web Conferencing Equipment
Web Conferencing Equipment
Web Conferencing Equipment
Web Conferencing Equipment
Contestant Row
Class 1
Class 2
Web Conferencing EquipmentWeb Conferencing Equipment
Projector 1
Projector 2
Jeopardy PP
TC
lass
1C
lass
2
Projector 2
Jeop
ardy
PP
T
Contestant Row
Projector 1
Global Web ConferencesGlobal Web Conferences
Resources
Global Web ConferencesGlobal Web Conferences
Resources
Tools
Projects by Jen
http://www.jenuinetech.com/index.htm
Civil War Sallie/Patriot Pete
http://civilwarsallie.wikispaces.comhttp://patriotpete.wikispaces.com
21st Century Schools
http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/global_collaborative_projects.htm
#Ongoing%20Collaborative%20Projects
Iditarod Class Project/Information
http://iditarod.com/teachers/students/
Global Education Collaborative
http://www.globaleducationconference.com/
Classroom 2.0 LIVE – Mystery Skype
http://live.classroom20.com/1/category/skype/1.html
Online Model United Nations
http://onlinemodelunitednations.org/
Everyartist Live!
http://everyartist.me
Tech for a Global Early Childhood Education
http://globalearlyed.wordpress.com/
Global School Net
http://www.globalschoolnet.org/index.cfm
Discovery Education
https://plus.google.com/105318565182329025869/posts/22RgH2KvbAh
Google+ Virtual Field Trips
https://plus.google.com/+GoogleinEducation/posts/g1Bu9x4Pc6W
Lincoln Memorial Panorama Tour
http://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/ncr/linc/interactive/deploy/index.htm#/introduction
Panoramic Virtual Field Trips
http://www.aceonlineschools.com/25-awesome-virtual-learning-experiences-online/
Caise Files Wikispaces
http://caisefiles.wikispaces.com
Ellis Island Virtual Tour
http://caisefiles.wikispaces.com
Ellis Island Virtual Tour
http://caisefiles.wikispaces.com
Game Templates
http://caisefiles.wikispaces.com
Ellis Island Virtual Tour
http://caisefiles.wikispaces.com
“The mediocre teacher tells.
The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates.
The great teacher inspires.”
- William Arthur Ward
Kim Caise - Contact Information
Email:
Blog:
http://kimcaise.com
Livebinder:
http://tinyurl.com/connectgloballykcaise
Slideshare Channel:
http://slideshare.net/kcaise