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Technology Tools to Connect Kids with the World
Connected Classrooms and the New World of LearningTeachers Leading: Bridging Theory & PracticeChicago, 2016Mike Soskil @msoskil
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Does the learning in classrooms matter to students?
Photo Credit: Flickr/cristicLong-term learning cannot take place without emotional connection with content
Extrinsic v. Intrinsic Motivation
Empathy correlates with both happiness and success in life
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How do I get started?
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Why Global Learning?Cultural Understanding
Emotional Experiences
Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity
Student Empowerment
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Its hard to change the world when you dont know much about it.
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South Elementary Global Connections
Song/Cultural ExchangesVirtual ValentinesExchange Skype/YT Video MessagesData Collection in Collaborative SpreadsheetsQuadbloggingSlow Twitter ChatCollaborative PBL ProjectsMystery SkypeSkype Teacher Exchange (guest teacher from another location)Digital Post Cards
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Distance Teaching Project
distanceteaching.weebly.com
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Project LINChttp://projectlinc.clubefl.gr/Kansas Students Microsoft Video
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Students are never too young to change the world.
Hanif and Gethera Video by the Ms. Heidemann & the Cushkins
HIP Academy - Mukuyuni Bridge Project
Thats great for your students.
But, how do I do that?
Growth Mindset
edtechchatnchew.weebly.com
EdTech Chat n Chew ProjectsEasy global projects where we make the connections for you
Global Kidwish Project (December)Virtual Valentines Project (February)Global Video Exchange (September-October)Awesome Squiggles (April)
EdTechChatNChew.Weebly.com
Virtual Field Trips
Skype in the Classroom: education.skype.comDiscovery Education: discoveryeducation.com/featured-programsExploring by the Seat of Your Pants: exploringbytheseat.comJASON Learning: jason.orgLivingMaths: livingmaths.com
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Mystery Skype
Similar to "20 Questions"Each class takes turns asking Yes/No questions to figure out location of the other class.Variations: animals, numbers, elements, occupations, etc. instead of locations.Builds critical thinking skills and content knowledge.Creates opportunities to connect with other locations to have Q&A sessions about culture.Resource to get started: MysterySkypeOneNote.com
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Overcoming Time Zone Issues
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The 5 Clue ChallengeUse Skype Video Message or YouTube to leave 5 clues for partner class to guess location, animal, etc.After each clue, students will pause video, do research, and take a guess.5cluechallenge.weebly.com
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5 Clue Challenge Mystery Location #1
5 Clue Challenge Mystery Location #2
5 Clue Challenge Mystery Animal #1
Mystery Location Chicago
Lets make a 5 clue challenge video for Chicago!
Twitter Not Just for Donald Trump Anymore!
As of a year ago, over 4.2 million tweets per day were related to education, most by educators
Hashtags allow you to curate and organize what you see
There is an educational hashtag for almost every content area, grade level, and educational interest area
A Few Educational Hashtags#SciChat#MysterySkype#MathChat#GlobalEd#SSChat#ArtsEd#EngChat#EdTech#GTChat#EdChat#SpEdChat#21stEdChat#TeachersMatter#EdCamp#TeachersLeading#Education
#KinderChat#STEM#1stChat#CompSci#2ndChat#MusicEd#3rdChat#ElemChat#4thChat#MakerEd#5thChat#DigCit
Most states have their own hashtag (ie - #PAedChat)
Tweetdeck.com
Finding Global ConnectionsTwitter/TweetdeckHave students contact expertsFacebookFriends/Family
Twitter for Global Connections#SkypeMT - Skype Master Teachers#GlobalLearning@SkypeClassroom
#GlobalClassroom#Skype2Learn#MysterySkype
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Every problem in the world has a solution trapped inside our students passions. Helping them see the connection is our job as teachers.
Connect with Me
Twitter: @msoskil
Website: michaelsoskil.com
Email: [email protected]