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Today I will be discussing two important Norms that are included in our textbook! These Norms are simply called Norm 1 and Norm 2. While reading in chapter ten I realized how important these Norms truly are for any future teacher!

NORM 1: BE PREPARED 
"So many potentially excellent global collaborations fail because, educators are not prepared, largely because they do not know what to prepare for".

There are two objects within this Norm and they are: Having a plan for connecting and determining how you will communicate.

WAYS TO TAKE ACTION: (Connecting) 
1. Using your PLN and PLCs to find partner for global collaboration.
2. Determine what common tools you will use to connect and collaborate.
3. Be sure to test all tools before hand: This can help with avoiding and little complications
4. Be sure you work out time zone differences.

WAYS TO TAKE ACTION: (Communicating)
1. Talk to other teachers and see how they are doing things!
2. Decide what communication activities you will want to do.
3. Make sure all students agree on the protocols.
4. Determine how many times a week this will take place.
5. READ, RECEIVE, AND RESPOND!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9Kk6n6WU8A&t=86s

Above is an excellent example of the Norms that are being discussed in our chapter! 

Side Note: In order for Norm one to be effective you need to be connected through easy tools that everyone can use and access.

 

Norm 2: HAVE A PURPOSE
"Every connection, communication and eventual collaboration must have a purpose. Planning is the key to success"!

PURPOSES: 
1. Cultural exchange: (Q) Is the purpose of the project clear?
2. Inquiry and exploration into a topic (Q) Is the length of the collaboration clear?
3. Global project, short, or long, curriculm based (Q) What are shared inputs from participants?
4. Shared outcomes, student summit (Q) What are the shared outcomes?
5. Artifact exchange and/or co-creation (Q) Will there be artifact exchange?

Side Note: The purpose of this collaboration will determine the amount of planning and curriculum design that needs to take place by the teacher(s).

 

I hope you had fun exploring these two Norms with me! Follow me on Twitter at @NavasFrancesca for more updates on our future chapters!!
Thanks for reading! #GEN2108