Flatten the Classroom
KICK DOWN THE WALLS OF YOUR CLASSROOM
We live in a global society. Borders have become blurry and even the smallest companies are working with people from other countries. As emerging technologies continue to shrink the world, it’s vital that today’s students are prepared to collaborate with peers across cultures. One way to do this is to create global classroom opportunities. We can now work with almost anyone, any place, and at any time – and our classrooms should reflect that. The flat classroom is about introducing our students to the world in safe, meaningful ways that will enrich and augment the things that are already working in our schools. Educators need to flatten classroom walls, said global educator and author Julie Lindsay. By flattening classroom walls, we’re also able to flatten the learning process. The goal is to eliminate the borders and obstacles that separate students and education. ~ ISTE
Mystery Locations
A Mystery Location Call is when two classes connect via a videoconferencing tool to guess each other's location using deductive reasoning and geography skills. In these calls, students are assigned jobs to complete as the call takes place. The objective is to narrow their search down to a country, state/province, city, and even a school! This process is also done through a series of yes and no questions.
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Google Meet
Video conferencing platform to connect and collaborate with people around the world.
Google Maps
Google Maps for Education provides resources to help teachers and students explore, create, and collaborate with mapping tools. Students who are taught geography are better equipped to understand how human and physical systems interact and to make informed decisions based on that knowledge.
Google Cardboard
Google Cardboard is a virtual reality (VR) platform developed by Google for use with a head mount for a smartphone. Virtual reality is about using technology to make you feel as though you're somewhere else.
Blogging
A blog is a frequently updated online personal journal or diary. It is a place to express yourself to the world. A place to share your thoughts and your passions. Really, it’s anything you want it to be . This is a fantastic tool to give your students a voice. By using this medium you are giving your students a global audience and helping them build a positive footprint.
Global Read Aloud
The GRA is a 6-week period beginning in early October where classes around the world read the same book at the same time and make connections with others, usually with some type of technology.