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Slides from my recorded webinar - October 30, 2012. for my FLAT Action Talk, hosted by Flat Classroom Projects. Recording Link is available on Slide 2.
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Michael Graffin (@mgraffin)Global Classroom Co-Founder & CoordinatorPerth, Western Australia
http://theglobalclassroomproject.wordpress.com
The Global Classroom Project
A F.L.A.T Action Talk
Bhaktapur, Nepal
Bucharest, Romania
Ohio, USA
Webinar RecordingThis presentation was delivered via a BlackBoard Collaborate webinar.
It was part of the Flat Learning Action Talks series, hosted by Flat Classroom Projects.
You can access the full recording here:
https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2012-10-30.0404.M.74A74F81D9B32AB68AF6C94A8B5427.vcr&sid=2007066
http://flats.flatclassroomproject.org/
About Me
• Primary Relief / Substitute Teacher (2009 - Present)
• Global Classroom Project Co-Founder & Coordinator
• iEARN Australia Representative
• Blogging since 2010 - mgraffin.edublogs.org
• @mgraffin, @gcporganisers, @iEARNAustralia
Aims of the Session
• To provide an overview of the origins, history, and the community spaces which define The Global Classroom Project
• To explore some of the key lessons I've
learnt about building & coordinating a global projects community.
• To extend an invitation to #flatclassroom teachers interested in mentoring / sharing their expertise with teachers new to global collaboration.
Magic Skype Moment at #ACEC2012.
Skyping with @SAVSchool, Nepal
One Year On
The Story So Far
Global Classroom 2011-12 ran from October 2011- June 2012, hosting over 15 major projects, and helping connect teachers worldwide.
Highlights included presenting at the Global Education Conference 2011, and establishing the monthly #globalclassroom Twitter Chats.
Global Classroom 2012-13 will be launched at #GlobalEdCon12 in November 2012.
• 40 Countries• 6 Continents• 300+ Teachers• 1/3 Active Members in 2011-12
Our Community Spaces"We're building the online spaces where teachers can engage in
global conversations with teachers around the world"
Contact Directories for our K-3, Grades 4-6, and 7-12 Teachers
"Global Classroom is about encouraging global connections and conversations between teachers
and students around the world ..."
We invite teachers to:
• Join a project / Flat Stanley exchange•Establish connections with teachers and classes in other countries via blogging,
penpal, or skype exchanges•Share, build and promote their own global projects via our blog and wiki• Join as a teacher mentor, assisting teachers with project design, best practice, etc
ProjectsDuring 2011-12, we hosted over 15 major global projects, and promoted many more.
For details, please visit http://globalclassroom2011-12.wikispaces.com.
Some Highlights:
@WinnersSchools - The Sunny Thought Project
@hthehippo - A Global Hello
@MrsSchmidtB4's - Edmodo Pen Pals
@snskole - The Global Lunch Table
@mgraffin - The Global Classroom Scrapbooks
Excerpts from our Closing Webinar
Transforming Learning & World Views
• They were thrilled to take part in a project where they could exchange info and show the world something about our country.
• They loved meeting and speaking to kids in other countries. It was exciting for them to explore the similarities and differences in our cultures. It made the learning real for them.
• My students would ask, "Who can we talk to today?", or "What new project are we doing?". They loved connecting and they enjoyed participating in the projects. -Theresa
• My students feel so cool ... to meet other classes across the oceans ... (Lin-lin, Taiwan)
• My students had the chance to actually "feel" being in the world that is larger than their classroom. It is beyond authentic - it is real, and taps into human bonds and similarities.
• My students felt connected and developed relationships.
Comments from Closing Webinar
Lessons Learnt
• Global collaboration is about empowering people and building community, not about the latest technology
• By sharing ideas, and professional support, we can help teachers transform their teaching practice.
• Teachers, working together, are capable of turning dreams into reality.
As we begin Global Classroom 2012-13
We will be:
• Exploring new ways to better engage and support teachers' engagement in global collaboration - including the introduction of "The Handshake Space"
• Launching a completely revamped wiki and new-look blog
• Building a partnership with Open World Cause to support the work of Govinda Panthy, and the SAV School, Nepal
• Trying to ensure I don't lose so much sleep!
Do you have stories, expertise, or ideas to share?
Kindy Student (Japan) @tashacowdy
Project Launch: November 16, 2012 @ #GlobalEd12
http://globalclassroom2012-13.wikispaces.com
http://theglobalclassroomproject.wordpress.com
Any Questions?
Find Us Online
Blog: theglobalclassroomproject.wordpress.com
Twitter: @GCPorganisers
Google Group: https://groups.google.com/d/forum/theglobalclassroomproject
Wiki (2012-13): globalclassroom2012-13.wikispaces.com
Michael Graffin is a third year relief (substitute) teacher in Perth, Western Australia. He has yet to teach a class of his own, but takes pride in his role in leading the creation of the Global Classroom community. He still has no idea where this project will ultimately take him, but is happy to go along for the ride.
Michael blogs at mgraffin.edublogs.org, and tweets as @mgraffin.
Deb Frazier, from Ohio, USA, is currently teaching and learning with 20 very excited first graders who love learning as much as she does! She began her teaching career as a special education teacher/intervention specialist, and finds her special education background a true blessing working in the early years!
Deb blogs at deb-frazier.blogspot.com/, and tweets as @frazierde.
The Global Classroom Project Co-Founders
