Presentation by Michael Graffin (@mgraffin) and Nigel Mitchell (@1nbm) at the Australian Computers in Education Conference, held in Perth Western Australia (October 1-3, 2012)
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Working in the Global Classroom: A Guide to Connecting & Collaborating Globally (#ACEC2012)
1. Working in the Global Classroom
A Guide to Connecting & Collaborating Globally
Michael Graffin (@mgraffin)
Global Classroom Project Co-Founder & Coordinator, Perth, Western Australia
Nigel Mitchell (@1nbm)
Online learning consultant, Adelaide, South Australia
2. A Little About Us
Michael Graffin
• Primary Relief Teacher (2009 - Present)
• Global Classroom Project Co-Founder & Coordinator
• iEARN Australia Representative
• Blogging since 2010 - mgraffin.edublogs.org
Nigel Mitchell
• Taught in Catholic, Independent and State schools in SA and WA
• Has also been involved in post secondary education
• Regular contributor to online conversations about global education, e-
learning, and open source education
• Currently employed as Manager of Online Professional Learning for
the Australian Science Teachers Association
3. Aims of the Session
Present our rationale for integrating
global perspectives across the
curriculum
Showcase our stories and reflections
as connected "global educators"
Interact with global educators in real
time to discuss the possibilities,
challenges, and learning opportunities
afforded by global interactions.
4. Join the Online Conversation
Join the international conversation on Twitter using the
#globalclassroom hashtag
Contribute to our Presentation Notes in Google Docs
http://bit.ly/GCPacec2012
12. Global Collaboration
is about
Extending Your
Curriculum Beyond Your
Classroom Walls
Deb Frazier's Grade 1's (USA) ...
I owe these children a great deal.
It's time to go beyond
book learning ...
http://theglobalclassroomproject.wordpress.com
Map of International Connections - @frugalteacher (USA)
15. Global Collaboration
is about
Sharing Learning
and
Building Global Understanding
Global Classroom 2011-12 Kids Speak 2011-12 (VoiceThread)
globalclassroom2011-12.wikispaces.com bit.ly/KidsSpeak2012
18. A Skype Conversation with Julie Lindsay
Global Educator, Innovator, Leader & Consultant
• Director - Learning Confluence
• Director and Co-founder of Flat Classroom Projects
• Co-author of "Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds:
Move to Global Collaboration One Step at a Time"
(Pearson, 2012)
http://www.learningconfluence.com/
19. Keen to Learn More?
Upcoming ACEC 2012 Presentations
The World is my Classroom
Anne Mirtschin (@murcha)
Thursday, October 4 @ 1.15PM in Room A (Presentation)
Global Collaborative Projects through iEARN (Rob King)
Rob King, iEARN Australia
Thursday, October 4 @ 4.15PM in Room A (Workshop)
Or feel free to stay behind and chat with us afterwards
Editor's Notes
engagement with Asia. Global perspectives, cross cutlural undertanding across the curriculum.
We are collaborating with real people, real students the same rules apply. unexpected friendships different circumstances will change your world view, and impact on your teaching rpactice
Founder of SAV School (1998 - Present) Globally respected educator 2 Laptops, 1 Digital Camera, 1 (shaky) Internet Connection http://www.openworldcause.com/
Establishing global partnerships Time Curriculum Integration Differences in School Year Accessing Professional Support