A presentation for the Learning 2.008 Conference in Shanghai in September 2008. Focuses on how to implement globally collaborative projects in the K-12 classroom.

1. presented by Kim Cofino professional blog: http://mscofino.edublogs.org presentation resources: http://connectingacrosscontinents.wikispaces.com/ Connecting Across Continents

5. anatomy step-by-step keys to success

6. anatomy part 1

7. explore existing networks

8. connect yourself

9. to connect your class

10. feed yourself

11. jump in!

12. 3 steps to a global classroom

13. How do your students connect?

14. step-by-step part 2

15. define project goals

16. identify standards

17. understandings develop enduring

18. develop authentic assessments

19. plan activities construct understandings construct understandings

20. explicit expectations

21. task breakdown

22. communication & technology requirements

23. create a home base

24. mix & match

25. communication structure

26. protection levels

27. Determine assessments

28. stages & deadlines organize & set

29. clarify

30. design matters

31. keys to success part 3

32. start small

34. remove barriers

35. open communication

36. one tool at a time

37. a good fit

38. anatomy step-by-step keys to success

39. presented by Kim Cofino Professional blog: http://mscofino.edublogs.org Q & A

40. Image Sources (Creative Commons License) in slide order: 1. Earth at night: http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/image/earth_night.jpg 3. Wired cover: http://www.thelongtail.com/1202Wired.JPG 4. T-shirt map: http://theplaz.com/wiki/images/T-Shirt_Map.JPG 5 & 39. anatomy: http://flickr.com/photos/ciscel/382453477/ 5 & 13 & 39. stairs: http://flickr.com/photos/hansbrinker/2115784013/ 5 & 30 & 39. key: http://flickr.com/photos/littlestar19/79149217/ 6. red flower: Image from: http://flickr.com/photos/dsevilla/139656712/ 7. alone on beach: Image from: http://flickr.com/photos/twistiti/2253055798/ 8. sunrise jump: Image from: http://flickr.com/photos/milivoj/2166043959/ 9. sushi: http://flickr.com/photos/goocy/2358931651/ 10. lake: http://flickr.com/photos/rickharris/111717653/ 11. 3 steps: http://flickr.com/photos/wwworks/2248069430/ 13. eye: http://flickr.com/photos/rdaassoc/513882871/ 14. dart: http://flickr.com/photos/chiefbarkingturd/2696789593/ 15. telescope: http://flickr.com/photos/blakjakdavy/337651942/ 16. thinker: http://flickr.com/photos/seatbelt67/502255276/ 17. pole vault: http://flickr.com/photos/znarled/543344364/ 18. construct: http://flickr.com/photos/thorinside/2359440371/ 19. clock: http://flickr.com/photos/baboon/3836191/ 20. food prep: http://flickr.com/photos/freddy/13328058/ 21. birds telephone wire: http://flickr.com/photos/zen/1209773/ 22. window: Image from: http://flickr.com/photos/oneeighteen/716973913/ 23. candy: http://flickr.com/photos/yomi955/783099682/ 24. phone: http://flickr.com/photos/aoneill/27718289/ 25. barbed wire: http://flickr.com/photos/66164549@N00/2576870401/ 26. tape measure: http://flickr.com/photos/ppdigital/2327029777/ 27. calendar: http://flickr.com/photos/cgc/7081077/ 28. magnifying glass: http://flickr.com/photos/auntiep/17135231/ 29. baby running: http://flickr.com/photos/ozyman/148793655/ 31. flower in light: http://flickr.com/photos/hamed/160893800/ 32. window shopping: http://flickr.com/photos/suvcougar/883890246/ 33. green path: http://flickr.com/photos/bbsc30/168832715/ 35. people stepped out of cars: http://flickr.com/photos/afeman/63464492/ 36. chopsticks: http://flickr.com/photos/lintmachine/2044463295/ 37. puzzle: http://flickr.com/photos/darwinbell/472282702/