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Feb 22, 2012
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Eracism 2012
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Eracism 2012 - Application from Schools and Interested Educators
Announcing, the Eracism Project 2012 - a global student debate that joins diverse cultures and includes authentic debate for global competence and international mindedness. Schools selected for the Eracism Project 2012 will be asked to enter a 4 person debate team, with the remaining students in the class being researchers around the topic, "Government regulation requiring immigrants to adopt the beliefs, habits, and language of the dominant culture does more harm than good." The initial debates will be held asynchronously but in what organizers are calling a "simulated synchronous" environment with the final winning teams debating live in a virtual world. This project was carried out in 2009 and is being run again starting in March 2012, concluding in May 2012. A limited number of applications will be taken. We welcome applications NOW from teachers and their classrooms around the world. We also need judges and volunteers to help with debate coaching. To apply for this project as a class or judge or volunteer or request to be involved in the teacher information meeting, please complete this form. Classrooms in Upper Primary, Middle and High School are encouraged to apply (students of age 11 and above). Organisers will create two strands in this project based on demand. Application deadline is February 29, with announcement of project classrooms by Friday March 2, 2012. More information on the Eracism website: http://www.eracismproject.org/ This application can be found at http://tinyurl.com/eracism2012 Julie Lindsay and Vicki Davis Directors, Flat Classroom Project http://flatclassroomproject.net Contact: fcp@flatclassroom.org * Required Teacher Name * Email address *Add more than one email address, separated by commas, if possible to ensure non-interrupted communication with project organisers School Name * Country * Age of students in project *This project is open to Middle School and High School students (age 11 and older) Number of teams requested *Each school may request up to 2 teams Teacher Skype ID or Phone Number *Include country code if sharing phone number Teacher Twitter handleadd as plain text e.g. julielindsay What best describes your desired participation in the Eracism Project? *Check all that apply - schools are encouraged to have another teacher apply to be a judge or volunteer as sweat equity
Project Timeline - we need your input on school holidays *Please share any school holidays you have between now and June. This will help us plan more fully for your involvement in this project. We invite you to share with us your interest in Eracism and how you will use it in your curriculum or in your schoolWe welcome your comments in general, or specific ideas and objectives |
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Feb 20, 2012
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Moodle Meet: Creating and Integrating SCORM into MOODLE
A 5-day online professional development event
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Moodle Meets are free, one week online courses, or "Professional Learning Potlucks", led by experienced educators. Moodle Meet topics focus on the resources and skills needed to use technology in the classroom as well as on the skills needed to teach and learn in a virtual environment. This workshop introduces participants to the SCORM standard. We will begin with an overview of SCORM, including its definition and history. SCORM will be demonstrated by participants using learning objects packaged in SCORM and integrated within a MOODLE course. We will try out different learning objects developed both with commercially available software (Articulate Engage and Quizmaker) and free development tools. Participants will follow a step-by-step tutorial to develop a simple course unit using freely available software and export this to a SCORM package. |
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Feb 20, 2012
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New Google Education Website, Google+, and Booklet
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New Google Education Website, Google , and Booklet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We launched 3 new Google resources we launched today for educators and education-enthusiasts: (1) A newly-improved website, google.com/edu, which is a one-stop-shop for Google in Education. (2) A Google in Education Google page, which has news, tips, and discussions http://goo.gl/G42c3. (3) A booklet, "Google in Education: A New and Open World for Learning,” which describes how people are using Google’s education resources - google.com/edu/about.html . |
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Feb 15, 2012
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On Demand Webinar: Hybrid Learning Pushes Personalization
From Educaton Week
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Schools are moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to education toward greater efforts to differentiate learning for each student. To truly personalize the learning process in more meaningful ways, many educators are turning to technology. They’re blending face-to-face instruction with electronic resources, which can be everything from online courses complete with online teachers to digital curricula that enhances or reinforces classroom learning. However, experts caution that this approach must be planned very carefully in ways that maximize the benefits of digital content and online courses. Our experts will discuss how to use technology, especially blended learning, to personalize education and raise student achievement. No phone is required to participate in the webinar. The event is not close-captioned. |
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Feb 13, 2012
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Moodle Meet: ePortfolios
A 5-day online professional development event
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Moodle Meets are free, one week online courses, or "Professional Learning Potlucks", led by experienced educators. Moodle Meet topics focus on the resources and skills needed to use technology in the classroom as well as on the skills needed to teach and learn in a virtual environment. ePortfolios have the potential to be powerful assessment tools, assisting learners in forging personalized learning pathways. Join us in a conversation about how ePortfolios can be a powerful tool in transforming assessment and building ownership of learning in our education system. |
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