Keynote discussion of how classrooms are changing and some practical things that teachers, IT directors, and administrators can do to facilitate this change.

1. And the 7 Principles that will get you there!

3. Teacher

4. Blogger

7. Research Based Best Practices

8. Authentic Assessment

9. Cooperative Learning

10. Project Based Learning

12. “ Let’s join our student’s together from the ‘other side of the flat world’ ” How my global collaboration started…

13. Flat Classroom http://wiki.flatclassroomproject.com

14. Flat Classroom

15. Horizon Project

16. Digiteen Project http://digiteen.wikispaces.com

17. 20+ countries

18. 1000+ students

21. 6 Senses of Conceptual Age

22. TEAMS “ Working with people across the world has challenged me.” “ The majority of my partners wanted to contribute something meaningful to the project.” Horizon Project Students http://horizonproject.wikispaces.com

23. A Whole New Mind Design & Innovation Story & Empathy The Fun Factor (Play Connecting the World Online 1A 1B 1C World Wide Web 2A 2B 2C Work Flow Software 3A 3B 3C Uploading 4A 4B 4C Web 2.0 5A 5B 5C Globalization & Outsourcing 6A 6B 6C Google 7A 7B 7C PLE’s Social Networking 8A 8B 8C Mobile & Ubiquitous Computing 9A 9B 9C Virtual Communications 10A 10B 10C Wireless Connectivity 11A 11B 11C

24. Casey C’s video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xLSJMoZVcE

25. Student Produced Video

26. http://flatclassroomproject2006.wikispaces.com/Virtual+Communication

27. Collaborative Group Wiki

28. Educational Network (Ning) http://ning.flatclassroomproject.com

29. Educational Network (Ning) http://ning.digiteen.net

30. Westwood Schools Summit http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/Summits

31. http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/Summits http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/Summits http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/Summits http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/Summits

32. 06/07/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com

33. Flat Classroom Conference http://www.flatclassroomconference.com January 24-26 Doha, Qatar

34. The Big Bad Backwards Bass 8 ½ pound bass from the “wrong” side of the boat He caught it! He held it.

35. The Fish Have Moved Have we? (our students)

36. What is a FLAT Classroom?

37. This is not CRUSHING a classroom

38. It is about EXPANDING a Classroom

39. What does a flat classroom communication look like?

40. TWO types of communication methods: SYNCHRONOUS and ASYNCHRONOUS

43. Traditional Classroom Austria Qatar USA Separated by Time

44. Flat Classroom Student in Austria writes a blog post USA student responds Group Blogging Platform Unified by asynchronous communications

45. Traditional Classroom Austria Qatar USA Separated by Space

46. Flat Classroom Wiki Cooperating Teachers unified space via Internet

47. Unified by asynchronous communications (wiki, ning)

48. Principle #1 The effective FLAT classroom structure has BOTH ASYNCHRONOUS and SYNCHRONOUS communications methods.

49. Connecting students to others Five Phases of Flattening your classroom

50. Principle #2 The effective FLAT classroom connects students to DIVERSE ages, cultures, locations, and backgrounds.

51. Accessing & Analyzing Information Tony Wagner Redefining Rigor

52. 06/07/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com READ

55. Principle #3 The effective FLAT classroom teaches students to PERSONALIZE learning & problem solving.

56. C itizenship & Problem Solving Why did you delete stuff off the wiki? BTW I didn’t delete anything Sorry for accusing you, the history makes it look like you OMG I JUST SAW THE HISTORY ON THE WIKI..Really sorry for any problems Presenter Julie Lindsay Qatar Academy

57. Principle #4 The effective FLAT classroom encourages PROBLEM SOLVING .

58. 06/07/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com Every student learns differently !

61. What does the best education in the world look like? “ What Makes Finnish Kids So Smart” The Wall Street Journal By ELLEN GAMERMAN February 2008 http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB120425355065601997.html 06/07/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com

63. Albert Einstein 06/07/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com

64. http://flickr.com/photos/prittibaby/477057343/

65. Teacherpreneur’s Environment

66. A good teacher is like a good cook…

67. They are happier with a variety of tools…

68. Although they can work with a few if necessary

69. They are happier when they pick their own recipes

70. Although they will use someone else’s… as long as the recipes are GOOD!

71. Would the potential in Helen Keller be unlocked or ignored in your school?

72. Principle # 5 The effective FLAT classroom is CUSTOMIZED & DIFFERENTIATED .

74. 'Digital Citizenship in Schools' by Mike Ribble and Gerald Bailey:

76. Digiteen Julie Lindsay, Presenter http://digiteen.wikispaces.com

77. Digiteen Activities

79. Principle #6 The effective FLAT classroom teaches DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP .

80. Flat Classroom Barriers

81. “ We block the world.” Non progressive IT dept

83. “ Computers are good babysitters.” Non progressive Teacher

85. KAIZEN = Slow, steady improvement

86. Principle #7 The effective FLAT classroom is built by EXCELLENT TEACHERS, CURRICULUM DIRECTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, and IT DEPARTMENTS with SLOW but STEADY Improvement.

87. Virginia V. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0XaHBD3OOw

88. “ the ability to integrate the talents of dispersed individuals is becoming the defining competency for managers and firms.” Tapscott, Wikinomics , p 12 “ the key engine of wealth creation in the economy” Tapscott, Wikinomics “ One of the most profound shifts transforming business and society…” Nick Donofrio, IBM “ I am convinced… [that the genesis of new collaboration platforms] will be remembered in time as one of the most important turning points in the history of mankind . Thomas Friedman The World is Flat , p 92

90. Don’t change me! 06/07/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com

91. Eat a watermelon

92. Not whole!

93. Small bites!

94. The power of Three! Pick three

95. Enjoy the journey

96. Pen & Publish Press 978-0-9817264-4-1 Vicki Davis http://coolcatteacher. blogspot.com http://coolcatteacher. wikispaces.com 06/07/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com