This week in class, we looked over the case studies on pages 229-244 in The Global Educator by Julie Lindsay. These case studies were very interesting because it showed how global collaboration is used in a professional setting. The first case study walks us through the Global Education Conference and how this example of collaboration …
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VR in the Real World
Virtual reality can be a useful tool in any line of work. In the classroom setting, it can help student develop a greater understanding or interest in a study or on a certain matter. These tools of virtual reality, like Gear VR, can be used to enhance global collaboration because it allows people to physically …
Using Microsoft Sway for Digital Storytelling
This week I used the online tool, Microsoft Sway to create a story of my own. The website is very easy to use and is very well organized allowing you to efficiently tell your digital story. This tool allows the user to visually show the audience what they are trying to say in the form …
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Out of Eden Walk: Out of Africa
In this weeks class we used the tool, Out of Eden walk. This tool is on National Geographic’s website and uses the photos captured by Paul Salopek of his journey to retrace the steps of early humans. I chose the chapter out of Africa and visited three milestones. I first visited milestone 2: Afar Badlands. …
Norms 1 & 2 of Online Global Collaboration
This week in class we read about the norms 1 and 2. Being prepared and having a purpose are essential in any line of work but they are especially important when it comes to global connections. It is up to the person in charge to make sure that what they are saying is being understood …
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Google My Maps
Taking a trip to a new place can be confusing and frustrating not knowing the landscape. Wouldn’t it be nice to have in idea of where you’re going before you go? Now you can with the useful tool, Google My Maps. This tool not only allows you to see the surrounding stores, but to gain …
The Difference in TV
Ever since I was young, I’ve had a sweet tooth for Japanese Anime. Recently I’ve been watching the show called JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, a manga series written by Hirohiko Araki. From the first episode you can see the differences between Japanese and American anime. Male and female characters vary greatly in size and in the …
What’s Twitter Really Like?
From my experiences so far on twitter, I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. Most of the time all three in the same day. Overall, I love using twitter! Through my school twitter I have been able to engage in intellectual conversations and see post that get me thinking about new topics …
How Skype Can Be A Useful Classroom Tool
Skype is an application that allows a user to make a video or audio call to different user(s). If used in the classroom, it could allow for more communication between students and teachers or even student to student communication and learning. Techboomers, a YouTube channel, posted an informational video on how to use Skype. You …
How Technology Can Cost You A Job
In today’s day and age, technology is readily accessible, but is too much a bad thing? Depending on your career, your social and professional image should stay separate. The mixing of these could cost you a lot more than you think. Imagine sending your boss an embarrassing picture while you’re out at the bar and …