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Transcript of Working in the Global Classroom: A Guide to Connecting & Collaborating Globally (#ACEC2012)
Michael Graffin (@mgraffin)Global Classroom Project Co-Founder & Coordinator, Perth, Western Australia
Nigel Mitchell (@1nbm)
Online learning consultant, Adelaide, South Australia
Working in the Global Classroom
A Guide to Connecting & Collaborating Globally
A Little About Us
Michael Graffin• Primary Relief Teacher (2009 - Present)• Global Classroom Project Co-Founder & Coordinator• iEARN Australia Representative• Blogging since 2010 - mgraffin.edublogs.org
Nigel Mitchell• Taught in Catholic, Independent and State schools in SA and WA• Has also been involved in post secondary education• Regular contributor to online conversations about global education, e-
learning, and open source education• Currently employed as Manager of Online Professional Learning for
the Australian Science Teachers Association
Aims of the Session
Present our rationale for integrating global perspectives across the curriculum
Showcase our stories and reflections as connected "global educators"
Interact with global educators in real time to discuss the possibilities, challenges, and learning opportunities afforded by global interactions.
Join the Online Conversation
Join the international conversation on Twitter using the #globalclassroom hashtag
Contribute to our Presentation Notes in Google Docs
http://bit.ly/GCPacec2012
Global Perspectives are not an "add-on" to the curriculum
They are woven through it. © Australian Curriculum, Assessment, and Reporting Authority
• Learn
• Connect
• Engage
• Inspire
• Communicate
• Collaborate
Why?
• Learn
Why?
• Connect
Why?
• Engage
Why?
• Inspire
Why?
• Collaborate
Why?
is about
Extending Your Curriculum Beyond Your
Classroom Walls
Global Collaboration
It's time to go beyond book learning ...
Deb Frazier's Grade 1's (USA) ...
I owe these children a great deal.
http://theglobalclassroomproject.wordpress.com
Map of International Connections - @frugalteacher (USA)
is about
People &Building Community
NOT
Just The Technology
Global Collaboration
Student, SAV School (Nepal)
Govinda Panthy, NepalTina Schmidt & Theresa Allen
Linlin Tan, TaiwanSebastian Panakal, India
Global Collaboration
is about
Sharing Learning
and
Building Global Understanding
Kids Speak 2011-12 (VoiceThread)
bit.ly/KidsSpeak2012
Global Classroom 2011-12
globalclassroom2011-12.wikispaces.com
is about
knowing where to find
Partners and Professional Support
Global Collaboration
A Skype Conversation with Julie Lindsay
Global Educator, Innovator, Leader & Consultant
• Director - Learning Confluence
• Director and Co-founder of Flat Classroom Projects
• Co-author of "Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds: Move to Global Collaboration One Step at a Time" (Pearson, 2012)
http://www.learningconfluence.com/
Keen to Learn More?
Upcoming ACEC 2012 Presentations
The World is my ClassroomAnne Mirtschin (@murcha)Thursday, October 4 @ 1.15PM in Room A (Presentation)
Global Collaborative Projects through iEARN (Rob King)Rob King, iEARN AustraliaThursday, October 4 @ 4.15PM in Room A (Workshop)
Or feel free to stay behind and chat with us afterwards