Making+Global+Connections+Using+Technology

Back to 2011-2012 Workshops **Why is it important for students to be connected with others ** **outside their classroom, state and country? ** **CLICK HERE TO SHARE YOUR IDEAS**

//What is Videoconferencing?//
[|Videoconferences: How Does It Work?] [|Videoconference Applications and Opportunities]

//What are Collaborative Projects?//

 * **Exchange Projects** ([|Digital Flat Stanley]-[|wiki]and [|example])
 * **Multipoint Projects** ([|Project Lemonade], [|Where in PA?][|Stand Up. Speak Out!])
 * **Extending Resources** ([|Author Talks], Career Exploration, [|PPPL])

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 * //See the example project below where students created a presentation about their community to share with other participating classes://**

Videoconferencing Checklists

__Why Use Collaborative Projects?__



 * Students Using Essential 21st Century Skills (collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, information & media literacy, leadership, responsibility)
 * Fosters Collaboration (teacher/teacher, teacher/student, student/student, expert/novice)
 * Increases Engagement (magical power of voice & video)
 * Embraces diversity
 * Provides an authentic audience
 * Raises the bar for performance

=Planning a Successful Project=

Skype
Skype Survey [|Download Skype] [|Getting Started with Skype] [|How to Use Skype for OSX] [|Tips and Tricks for Skype OSX] *Skype in the Classroom (Online Community for Teachers) Finding Classes to Skype [|Skype an Author] Learning Beyond Walls: 21 Skype Resources *[|50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom] [|Skype for Educators]

Twitter
Sign Up for Twitter Tweet Deck Twitter 4 Teachers What to Follow?

Wikispaces
Free Wikis for Teachers

Example projects using wikispaces:
 * Where in York County Mystery Quest Project
 * Progressive Story Project
 * Fireflies Collaboration Project

Blogging
[|Kidblog] offers safe and simple blogs for students and classrooms. Blogger (Through Google account) Google Sites

__What Other Tools Can I Use to Collaborate Outside the Classroom?__
[|Keystone Commons] is a social network for PA educators and students. [|EDMODO] is another free private social network for education. Google Docs

[|Teach Digital: Curriculum by Wes Fryer] [|Skype Me--Online Collaboration] (2009 PETE&C Presentation by Amy Musone & Erik Wittmer) [|Cool Cat Teacher: Using Skype in the Classroom] [|Videoconferencing for Learning] [|OoVoo (Video Chat for 6)] Elementary Collaborative Projects We the Teachers Follow Me Projects
 * OTHER RESOURCES:**

More Information on Videoconferencing

__Where Can I Go to Find Projects?__
MAGPI Programs NASA Digital Learning Network TWICE: Two Way Interactive Connections in Education CILC: Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (Must Register) Global School House Internet Projects Registry Berrian RESA Database iEARN: International Education and Research Network (Costs $100/year) [|ePals]

Find UK Partner Schools Ongoing global projects you can join. CYSD Kiva Page

__District Project Ideas & Collaboration Requests__
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[| View Collaboration Requests HERE!]

Resources for Connecting Classrooms