1. The Global Classroom Project
Are you a globally connected educator?
Are you a student keen to "learn with the world, not just about it"?
We invite you to watch, listen, and share as we explore new ways to
connect, share, learn, and collaborate globally.
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2. A strong network of global educators
● Created by @mgraffin (Perth, Australia) and
@Deb_Frazier (Columbus, Ohio)
● 430+ members from 40+ countries
● Several thousand student participants
● 20+ projects over the past 2 years
● Connections made on all 7 continents
3. How We Connect
Wiki: http://globalclassroom2012-13.wikispaces.com/
(new wiki coming for 2013/14)
Blog: theglobalclassroomproject.wordpress.com/
Twitter: @gcporganisers #globalclassroom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/globalclassroom/?fref=ts
Skype Instant Messaging Group
Google + Hangouts
4. The #globalclassroom Twitter Chats
The #globalclassroom chats are the world’s ONLY global education / collaboration
themed Twitter chats. They run monthly, at three different times to cover as many
time-zones as possible.
For more information, please visit the official chats wiki:
http://theglobalclassroomchats.wikispaces.com
5. Lead Teachers and Mentors offer support
and guidance to get you started and to help
every step of the way!
Connect
Share
Learn
Collaborate
Support
Troubleshoot
Innovate
6. Projects!
2011-12
A Glimpse Around the World
Authentic Global Voices
Crazy Crazes
Edmodo Pen Pal Project
Flat Kids Exchange
Hero Voicethread Project
Kids Speak
Learning from the Holocaust
Seasons Around the World
The Global Hello Project
What makes us HAPPY
World Water Day 2012
2012-13
Admirable Women Project
Christmas Around the World
Commonwealth Commons
Crazy Crazes
Edmodo Pen Pal Project
Flat Friends & Mascot Exchange
Global Genius Hour Project
Multilingual Classroom with GlogsterEDU
Mystery Skype
The Malala Project
The Travelling Rhinos Project
Through the Digital Looking Glass
7. Global Classroom Scrapbooks
Scrapbook Destinations
Scrapbook 1
@lu_bodeman - Brasil
@ClaudRu - International Montessori School of Guatamala
@frugalteacher - Texas, USA
@JosePopoff - Sunshine Christian Bilingual School, Honduras
Scrapbook 2
@surreallno - Mark Twain International School, Romania
@bucharestutor - Bucharest, Romania
@TomSale - Mereside PS, United Kingdom
@ICT_Integrator & @Juanita_o - Elkanah House, South Africa
@mgraffin - #ACEC2012 Conference - Perth, Western Australia
@traintheteacher - Wellington, New Zealand
Scrapbook 3
@pam_thompson - South Australia
@judykmck - Reefton, New Zealand
http://globalclassroom2012-13.wikispaces.com/Global+Classroom+Scrapbooks
8.
9. The Global Classroom is about people and
building community...NOT just the technology!
image source: http://theglobalclassroomproject.wordpress.com/
10. Global collaboration is about WHERE to find
collaboration partners and professional support!
11. How to become involved:
● Join our wiki and learn more about us.
● Participate in one of the projects.
● Create your own project - the Global
Classroom management team will help
support and promote your project.
● Participate in one of our monthly chats.
● Join Skype IM group and be part of the 24/7
conversation.
