Presentation Notes from #ACEC2012. Slides can be accessed here: http://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/14571092#

1. Working in the Global Classroom: A Guide to Connecting & Collaborating Globally
We’re exploring ways to enable teachers and
students to connect, share, learn, and collaborate
globally at #ACEC2012.
A key aim of this presentation is to involve our international teachers and global
educators in the development of these presentation notes, creating a small
showcase of international collaboration in action.
We hope you will take a few moments to respond to our questions, sharing your
knowledge and expertise with the world!
Please leave your name / twitter handle & location so we can acknowledge your
contributions!
Thank you!
Michael Graffin (@mgraffin) & Nigel Mitchell (@1nbm)
WHY should teachers and students explore ways to share, connect, and collaborate
globally?
What are some of the challenges and obstacles faced by teachers interested in flattening
their classroom walls? HOW can we help them overcome these obstacles?
Where can teachers find global collaboration partners?
Where can teachers access professional development / learning about integrating global
perspectives & collaborating globally?
What does global collaboration / interaction look like? Please share links to resources and
projects you have been involved in.
WHY should teachers and students explore ways to share, connect,
and collaborate globally?
The Global Classroom Manifesto - Goals for Teachers & Students

2. Working in the Global Classroom: A Guide to Connecting & Collaborating Globally
What are some of the challenges and obstacles faced by teachers
interested in flattening their classroom walls? HOW can we help them
overcome these obstacles?
What can we do if Skype is blocked in our school?
- share class / student introduction videos ? / handshakes
Explore other Distance Learning Options
TeamViewer is another program you could use for free video collaboration.
http://vyew.com/s/
-Google Hangout is a great feature event with low bandwidth (@tdallen5)
-A friend in Nepal uses DiscoverE (@tdallen5)
Teachers that feel overwhelmed by curriculum obligations
- help teachers see the opportunity to do global projects in alignment with curriculum not in
addition to,
- advocate with curriculum leaders to incorporate global projects more directly
-Model all content during Professional Development
-Strong Leadership must include a focus on modeling 21st century skills to staff
-Learning technologists and instructional integration support is needed to help teachers build
connections to curriculum and to find collaborative partners.
-Librarians and Technology Integration specialists must become advocates of instructional
technology and vise versa. Strong partnerships needed.
Even with demands of meeting the daunting needs of the curriculum, teachers need to give
themselves a moment to connect with other teachers and students. Not only does it offer
a “break” but eventually it can be a part of the curriculum. They need to take the time to
discover it. (tdallen5)
Different countries (and even schools within those countries) have different priorities for
curriculum and purpose of education. This can make it difficult to plan, prepare, organise and
carry out collaborative projects. Language and technology competencies vary widely and need
to be taken into account during the planning phase. (@smurfatik)
Where can teachers find global collaboration partners?
Can you share your experiences with these global collaboration organisations? Please
add links to organisations you have found helpful in the past.
ePals : Great for writing projects and locating Skype partners. by @jennifermiller9

3. Working in the Global Classroom: A Guide to Connecting & Collaborating Globally
Skype in the Classroom: Wonderful site with professional collaboration partners and
learning resources by @jennifermiller9
Kc3 Kids: Student led collaboration video conferencing competition. by
@jennifermiller9
#Kinderchat Two weekly chats for Early Childhood Educators (Mondays 8:30 PM
London time, 9PM New York time)
#ce12: Connected Educators Twitter Feed, http://connectededucators.org/
#edchat, (general education topics) #ntchat (new teachers), #edtech (educational
technology), #cpchat (administration chat)
Kidlink - a global project resource center and a place where students can chat and
share projects.
iCollaboratory - a project resource center with themes using Moodle and Google Sites.
(@tdallen5)
The Global Classroom Project (2012-13)
An online community which provides the online spaces, network, and resources to assist
teachers and students to connect, share, learn, and collaborate globally.
Blog: http://theglobalclassroomproject.wordpress.com
Current Wiki: http://globalclassroom2012-13.wikispaces.com
The Global Classroom Project 2011-12 - Classroom 2.0 Book Submission
Global Classroom 2011-12 Archive
Global Classroom 2011 Archive
International Education and Resource Network
The World’s largest global collaboration community, connecting 100 000+ classrooms globally.
Offers formal professional development training, online collaboration centre, and a wide range
of K-12 projects.
Links
Starting out with IEARN Global Projects
iearn.org
iearn.org.au - Australian branch - tweet @iEARNAustralia
Flat Classroom Projects - http://www.flatclassroomproject.org/
A Week in the Life
Eracism (Secondary)
Digiteen
K-2 Project

4. Working in the Global Classroom: A Guide to Connecting & Collaborating Globally
Flat Classroom Project
Hello Little World Skypers
http://hlwskypers.pbworks.com/w/page/36437388/HLWSkypers%20wiki
Blog Post by @murcha
Other
PPTI - People to People International http://www.ptpi.org/
Global Virtual Classroom (@jbarnstable) - http://www.virtualclassroom.org/
Global Nomads Group (@global_nomads) - http://gng.org/
Kinderchat: Global Teacher Collaboration and Early Childhood Projects
Where can teachers access professional development / learning
about integrating global perspectives & collaborating globally?
Global Education (Australia) - http://www.globaleducation.edu.au/
One World Centre (Perth, WA) - http://www.oneworldcentre.org.au/
Flat Classroom Book - http://www.flatclassroombook.com/index.html
(Available on Amazon.com) → highly recommended
iEARN Learning Circles -
Recommended Twitter contacts - @julielindsay @coolcatteacher @murcha @globaledning
@elemenous @mgraffin @iEARNUSA @gcporganisers @markjotter @tdallen5 @shareski
@rushtonh
What does global collaboration / interaction look like? Please share
links to resources and projects you have been involved in.
We’d appreciate it if you’d organise these by subject area, and indicate associated year/grade
levels.
Early Childhood (K-2)
Kinderchat Home Base: Maps, Early Childhood Blog Directory, Wiki Resources Library,
Facebook Family Forum and Newsletter, Projects Directory
● KinderPals - Kindergarten around the World

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● Global Learning with 5 and 6 year olds (via @tashacowdy, Japan)
● SkypePlay - connecting K (and gr 1,2 classes) face to face, playful connections, a
#Kinderchat Play Project
http://room5superstars.edublogs.org/ - (via @miss_doig) Connecting a Western Australian class
with the world through quad blogging and the 100 Word Challenge.
Tech for a Global Early Childhood Education - resource site to create global learning experience
Scaffolding a global learning community
K-2 Building Bridges - Flat Classroom Project (@tdallen5)
English
● http://www.globalwords.edu.au/professional-learning/ (primary/secondary)
● The Writer’s Club http://thenorthschool.com/writersclub/ (Primary/Secondary)
● Connecting with Global Classes via Blogging
● Global Read Aloud
● 100 Word Challenge http://100wc.net
● Quadblogging - all ages (@tdallen5)
Science
● http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/Global_Classroom.htm
● http://luna-tothcollaboration.wikispaces.com/Global+Collaboration (a project between our
school in Sweden and a school in NC, USA - @smurfatik)
● www.microglobalscope.org
Social Studies / History
Social and Cultural Values
Twitter is a great way to connect students with other students, classrooms, and professionals.
There is a monthly twitter chat between high school student and scientists. Checkout
www.sg.sg/scistuchat1
Elementary
Global Monster Project (@tdallen5)
Mystery Skype (@tdallen5)