Connecting your classroom to other classrooms in the world need not be overwhelming. Learn the seven steps to successfully, safely connect your classroom in meaningful ways that will enhance your curriculum and excite your students. NOTE: Many photos included here are from istock photo and therefore, I do not have the license to allow download or distribution.

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

3. http://tinyurl.com/ncties Password: ncties

4. Backchannel “ a live chat that accompanies a live presentation” http://tinyurl.com/ncties Password: ncties

6. Google Jockey http://tinyurl.com/ncties Password: ncties A person who watches the backchannel and posts information and hyperlinks in response to questions that are posted.

7. Backchannel Moderator http://tinyurl.com/ncties Password: ncties

9. Teacher

10. Blogger

13. Research Based Best Practices

14. Authentic Assessment

15. Cooperative Learning

16. Project Based Learning

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

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

20. Flat Classroom

21. Horizon Project

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

25. 20+ countries

26. 1000+ students

29. 6 Senses of Conceptual Age

30. The Methods

31. 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

32. 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

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

34. Collaborative Group Wiki

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

36. Student Produced Video

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

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

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

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

41. 06/08/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com

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

43. Going Fishing?

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

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

46. What is a FLAT Classroom?

47. This is not CRUSHING a classroom

48. It is about EXPANDING a Classroom

49. What does a flat classroom communication look like?

50. TWO types of communication methods: SYNCHRONOUS and ASYNCHRONOUS

53. Traditional Classroom Austria Qatar USA Separated by Time

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

55. Traditional Classroom Austria Qatar USA Separated by Space

56. Flat Classroom Wiki Cooperating Teachers unified space via Internet

57. Unified by asynchronous communications (wiki, ning)

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

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

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

61. Accessing & Analyzing Information Tony Wagner Redefining Rigor

62. 06/08/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com READ

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

66. 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

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

68. 06/08/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com Every student learns differently !

71. 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 06/08/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com

73. Albert Einstein 06/08/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com

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

75. Teacherpreneur’s Environment

76. A good teacher is like a good cook…

77. They are happier with a variety of tools…

78. Although they can work with a few if necessary

79. They are happier when they pick their own recipes

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

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

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

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

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

87. Digiteen Activities

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

90. Flat Classroom Barriers

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

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

95. KAIZEN = Slow, steady improvement

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

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

98. “ 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

100. Don’t change me! 06/08/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com

101. Eat a watermelon

102. Not whole!

103. Small bites!

104. The power of Three! Pick three

105. Enjoy the journey

106. Pen & Publish Press 978-0-9817264-4-1 Vicki Davis http://coolcatteacher. blogspot.com http://coolcatteacher. wikispaces.com 06/08/09 Vicki A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher - http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com