2 Case Studies: THINK Global School & Leigh Zeitz’s Role in Education
Preview to Case Studies: It is easy to feel overwhelmed with the massive amount of information this textbook has provided during just a semester’s timeframe, but as educators, we need to be open to new practices inside and outside of our classrooms. We should take our questions and PLN’s advice. There may be obstacles between our learners, IT/ technology issues, and policy procedures that may be outdated, but we need to step up and set up learning experiences so that becoming global can be presented safely and allow positive opportunities for our future generations. We have covered many tools, networks,
Virtual Reality in the Classroom- My Reflections & Research
Virtual Reality- images and sounds created by a computer that seem almost real to the user, who can affect them by using sensors It is quite amazing to be able to visit locations, historic landmarks, beautiful world wonders, and go beyond the classroom walls with just the use of a digital headset tool. Google Earth has changed the way we view our world and brings us closer each and every day. It seems that the more breakthroughs we have with technological advancements the more it is becoming accessible for everyone to use and take advantage of the improved materials, now within
DigitalStory: My Florida Family Trip 2016
What is Digital Story Telling? Digital storytelling is a blend of video, audio, images, and text to convey stories, information, and ideas. My First Time using a Digital Storytelling Web Tool I explored Sutori’s site and managed to upload pictures, videos, links, and more to make my story more engaging and exciting. I thought it was a wonderful way to showcase ideas, thoughts, images/ graphics, and other informational visuals digitally. Teachers and students are able to comment, share, post, and edit their slides and data by copying and sharing with others. This is a great way for collaboration projects and for feedback
Reflection: Out of Eden
In order to familiarize yourself with the topic at hand, it may help to check out these links before, during, or after reading my personal reflection blog about the Out of Eden design for action, as mentioned within the Global Educator by Julie Lindsay in 2016. Check out the link above to view the journey yourself and read, watch, and listen to the experiences Paul Salopek shares with the world. Who is Paul Salopek? Paul Salopek is an American journalist from California. He has been known for his creative narratives and for his reports on serious issues around the world,
My Perspective: Norms of Online Global Collaboration
There are a total of eight Norms mentioned within The Global Educator by Julie Lindsey. In this textbook, I learned that The Norms of Online Global Collaboration are typical or usual behaviors and actions that are practiced in synchronous and asynchronous modes when collaborating globally. INFOGRAPHICS: By Cori Smith Click the Link Above to check out some Infographics that I made to help me visualize, learn, share, understand, and explore online tools while I read Chapters 9 & 10, pages 132-153 in the Global Educator. These infographics will help you sum up some key elements mentioned in the two chapters,
Reflection: Google Maps & Google Earth
What is Google Maps and what does it have to offer? Google Maps is a web mapping service developed by Google. It offers satellite imagery, aerial photography, street maps, 360° panoramic views of streets (Street View), real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bicycle and air (in beta), or public transportation. Click the link to check out Google Maps Get transportation directions Creating a map Measuring distance and ETA Mixing maps information Finding your location Setting routes Getting traffic information Verbal instructions Location sharing Location editing How can you use this in your Classroom? Go on a scavenger hunt using Earth
Global Impact: KID POWER UPS
UNICEF: What do they offer? Press Play for ImpactUNICEF Kid Power Ups are free “brain break” videos with a lifesaving purpose,giving students the power to save lives globally and give back locally. Get Active. Save Lives. KidPower Logo I found this wonderful website as I began looking for ways to globally connect to my students, for my future students to connect to others, and for communities/ families to become apart of the “Bigger Picture.” In order to learn more, you can explore all of the benefits and opportunities that Kid Power Ups have to offer by checking out their many
My Reflection on a Cultural Experience Video
I Watched, Reported, Reflected, Learned, and Shared my Unfamiliar Cultural Experience This week I would like to highlight and express my thoughts/ observations I made while watching an unexplored territory. Please click below for the video link and more information about the story shared on this post. English Translation: My New Cultural Experience >>>>>>>>>> Tamil Translation: எனது புதிய கலாச்சார அனுபவம் Eṉatu putiya kalāccāra aṉupavam Above I used GOOGLE Translator to convert my English Title into a Tamil Title. Look above at the Translations. Cast: Devi, Vasan, Anu, Charles, Ahazil, Raja, Dinesh Kumar DOP: Naveen Kumar, Editing & DI: Arun Varadhan
My Twitterverse Experience
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly What are some of my thoughts since I have started my Twitter Journey? I would like to start by saying I am a Twitter Newbie. I was quite nervous starting a Twitter Account for a class assignment; Why would I want to embarrass myself on social media, or make a mistake for the world to see, or worse for my professor to see along with future educators? Those were my ugly thoughts in my head while I questioned the beginning process of opening a new portal of social media. I am unsure why
A Light Reflection: Impact of Global Learning
Refer to Textbook for Fall 2019 Web Tools: Global Learning The Global Educator: Leveraging Technology for Collaborative Learning & Teaching By Julie Lindsay Paper Back Edition 2016 International Society for Technology in Education Content The Impact of Global Learning Chapter 4 Pages 48-70 The Global Educator textbook has opened my eyes up to so many tools, networking accounts, and has defined what it means to be a global learner through the words and experiences of other educators. When I normally think of a textbook I often think of memorizing definitions. This textbook has a completely different approach. It simplifies definitions,
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