Bestseller "Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything" sends educators a critical message that individuals can no longer independently learn all they need to know.
In a globally connected world, there is enormous value in using online tools and technology to collaboratively connect and learn with others. But, without some structure it can lead to chaos and frustration.
Youth need to learn collaborative, 21st century learning skills, through safe, structured, supervised, educational projects.
Teachers need guidance in transitioning from traditional learning -- to new learning tools and experiences (e.g. Flexbooks, blended learning environments, collaborative projects, co-created content, global exhibitions and competitions, virtual field trips).
Today I will be discussing successful integration of project-based, collaborative learning by showcasing some of the best content, tools and resources that support teachers and their students as they strive to master 21st century learning skills.
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5 Powerful Things Teachers Can Do With Online Collaboration
1. 5 Powerful Things Teachers Can
Do With Online Collaboration
5 Powerful Things Teachers Can
Do With Online Collaboration
Dr. Yvonne Marie Andrés, President & Co-Founder
GlobalSchoolNet.org
2. Yvonne - History
1984 - FrEdMail Network
• text-based email projects
• Apple IIe; floppy drives, 300 bps
1984 - FrEdMail Network
• text-based email projects
• Apple IIe; floppy drives, 300 bps
1992 – Global Schoolhouse
• Video, audio, chat projects
1992 – Global Schoolhouse
• Video, audio, chat projects
Today – Global SchoolNet
• 3,000 projects
• 194 countries
• 100,000 educators
Today – Global SchoolNet
• 3,000 projects
• 194 countries
• 100,000 educators
1994 – Global SchoolNet
• Web-based projects
• Images & Hyperlinks
1994 – Global SchoolNet
• Web-based projects
• Images & Hyperlinks
3. What is content driven collaboration?
• Collective wisdom
• Co-created content
• Collaborative
projects
• Virtual field trips
• Global competitions
• Global exhibitions
• Wikis & Flexbooks
• Blended learning spaces
GlobalSchoolNet.org
MethodologyMethodology
ToolsTools
PeoplePeople
ContentContent
5. 5 Powerful Things Teachers Can
Do With Online Collaboration
1. Improve student academic performance
through content driven collaboration
2. Introduce students to collaboration skills
they will be able apply in the workforce
3. Prepare youth to be socially responsible
global citizens
4. Develop valuable professional connections
5. Make teaching and learning more enjoyable
and relevant experiences
GlobalSchoolNet.org
12. 5 Ways to Learn More
About Online Collaboration
GlobalSchoolNet.org
1. Become a Member of Global SchoolNet
2. View the videos in the
Collaborative Learning Playlist
3. Visit the Projects Registry and browse
through the many collaborative projects
4. Join the Hilites news list to receive
announcements about new collaboration
opportunities
5. Volunteer to be a CyberFair or Doors to
Diplomacy project reviewer
Bestseller "Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything" sends educators a critical message that individuals can no longer independently learn all they need to know. In a globally connected world, there is enormous value in using online tools and technology to collaboratively connect and learn with others. Join award-winning online learning pioneer, Dr. Yvonne Marie Andres, as she discusses successful integration of project-based, collaborative learning by showcasing the best content, tools and resources that support teachers and their students as they strive to master 21st century learning skills. This webinar will help educational leaders understand that OCL has many benefits. Youth need to learn collaborative, 21st century learning skills, through safe, structured, supervised, educational projects. Teachers need guidance in transitioning from traditional learning -- to new learning tools and experiences (e.g. Flexbooks, blended learning environments, collaborative projects, co-created content, global exhibitions and competitions, virtual field trips). But, without some structure it can lead to chaos and frustration.
History: How and why I got from teaching low achieving students to creating FrEdMail to building Global SchoolNet.