Bring the world to your classroom
This session will discuss how you can use free videoconferencing & collaboration tools that will bring the world to your classroom.
Nneka [email protected]
Schedule
• 21st century skills
• Common collaboration tools
• Software/sites
• Considerations
• Resources
21st Century skills
Raise global awareness
Create relationships
Make content meaningful
Address all learners
Empower students to make a difference
Provide an authentic audience
Engage and motivate students
Common Collaboration Tools
• Blogs
• Wiki's
Software/Sites
• Skype
• Ustream.tv
• Wetoku
• Vokle
Considerations
• Curricular goals
• Time zone differences
• Available technologies
• Student interests
• What is your ultimate goal?
Resources
• http://www.wetoku.com/
• http://www.skype.com
• http://www.ustream.tv
• http://www.twitter.com
• http://www.flatclassroomproject.org/