http://globaleducationconference.com

2011

The Global EducationConference

# G l o b a l E d 1 1

Join us November 14-18 for a free virtual global education

During International EducationWeek (November 14-18, 2011),the free 2011Global EducationConferencewill take place entirelyonline and around the clock usingthe Blackboard Collaborateplatform.The Global EducationConference is a collaborative,world-wide community initiativeinvolving students, educators, andorganizations at all levels. It isdesigned to signiﬁcantly increaseopportunities for buildingeducation-related connectionsaround the globe while supportingcultural awareness andrecognition of diversity.

The conference seeks topresent ideas, examples, andprojects related to connectingeducators and classrooms with astrong emphasis on promotingglobal awareness, fostering globalcompetency, and inspiring actiontowards solving real–worldproblems. Through this event, it isour hope that attendees willchallenge themselves and othersto become more active citizens ofthe world. Let us learn, question,create, and engage in meaningful,authentic opportunities within aglobal context!

GlobalEdCon is co-chaired byLucy Gray and Steve Hargadon.To participate, join our onlinecommunity athttp:// globaleducationconference.com.

Get Help

First time users of BlackboardCollaboratehttp://goo.gl/0L4wbBlackboard Collaborate SupportDocumentationhttp://goo.gl/YFn3cContact Technical Supporthttp://goo.gl/T2YtzConference LoungeCome mingle or get help!http://goo.gl/eTdXCWorld Time Zone Maphttp://www.worldtimezone.com/ Time and Date Converter fromWorldTimeServer.comhttp://tinyurl.com/ GECworldtimeserver Timeanddate.com’s Time ZoneConverter http://tinyurl.com/GECconverter Presentation Zen blogGreat tips on slide design etc. for presentershttp://www.presentationzen.com / Conference Press and PromotionalMaterialsincluding badges for Twitter, FBhttp://goo.gl/53KyO

Conference Links

Conference Home Pagehttp:/ /www.globaleducationconference.comBlackboard Collaborate Training for Speakers & Attendeeshttp:/ /globaleducation.ning.com/page/trainingSession and Schedulehttp:/ /globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-sessions-and-scheduleSession Quick Linkshttp://globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-conference-quick-linksKeynoteshttp://globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-keynotesVirtual Screenings of Documentarieshttp://globaleducation.ning.com/page/virtual-ﬁlm-screeningsSpeakers Grouphttp:/ /globaleducation.ning.com/group/2011-global-education-conference-speakersPartnershttp://globaleducation.ning.com/page/conference-partnersEducator Advisory Boardhttp://globaleducation.ning.com/page/intl-advisory-boardEducator Advisory Board Grouphttp:/ /globaleducation.ning.com/group/ 2011globaleducationconferenceintladvisoryboardVolunteer Grouphttp://globaleducation.ning.com/group/ 2011globaleducationconferencevolunteersResource Wikihttp://www.globaleducationwiki.comConference Social Network: The Global Education Collaborative(conference materials now integrated here)http:/ /globaleducation.ning.comTrailer and Tutorial Videoshttp:/ /globaleducation.ning.com/page/conference-videosLucy

s Lounge - Drop in lounge for exploring global ed resourceshttp:/ /globaleducation.ning.com/page/lucy

Virtual Film Fest

Twofilms are available online for your viewing pleasure this week ONLY.Give the films a few minutes to buffer before viewing.Louder Than a Bombhttp://vimeo.com/19172612Password: “louder”Schooling the Worldhttp://vimeo.com/32012579Password: “schoolingtheworld”

Suggested Sessions forNewbies

Find dates and times for these sessions by consulting the Quick Links pa ge

Hungryfor PeaceStudents of Today Building theSchools of Tomorrow in S. SudanYouth Media Creation in the At-Risk Student PopulationDippinginto the Edtech fun--outsideof Silicon ValleyCreating a Global Education:From Mission to PracticeLow Cost Blended SchoolsThe New Tech Extreme SchoolMakeoverOvercoming the Digital Divide:How Computer Labs Can ReducePovertyand Boost OnlineLearning for 1 BillionImpoverished ChildrenReading Around the WorldLivro Aberto: Opening Books toPromote Literacy in Mozambique-a Student-Driven ProjectEmbedding Global CollaborativeProjects into the CurriculumCan Global Education BeAssessed?What does it mean to be a GlobalEducator and how can we designlessons that help studentsbecome Global Citizens?Play2Learn in Quest AtlantisHolocaust Survivor/Witness VideoTestimony and 21st CenturyLearningDesign a Global CollaborativeProjectin 10weeks from Start toFinish...Anyone Can Do It!Lessons from the teapot: UsingFacebook in the classroomAuthentic Learning Experiencesfor Elementary Students, a U.S. -UgandaConnectionDeveloping a Global IssuesCurriculum that Engages,Contributes, and ConnectsJoin our team: CreativePodcasting on Kids Talk Radio,with 34Countries working on theCabo Verde Tenth IslandEnhanced STEM ProjectGlobalCollaboration, ProjectBased Learning and the CommonCore State Standards: Common Core asa common ground for abetter worldMy Hero Learning CirclesGlobalClassroom and DesignThinking EducationUsing an Educational Tool as aPlatform for Global CollaborationUsing Live Broadcasting servicesto build collaboration betweenlearners from different schools!NASA'sDigital Learning Network(DLN)Big Cat Crisis: The story of aglobal partnership that sought to

Keynote Links

All times are PST.Click dates for international times.Pam Allyn11/18/2011 7:00:00http://goo.gl/Fvf0V Anna Batchelder11/7/2011 8:00:00http://goo.gl/577DvChristopher Batchelder11/7/2011 8:00:00http://goo.gl/577DvCarol Black11/16/2011 17:00:00http://goo.gl/4yZ7VChris Dede11/16/2011 6:00:00http://goo.gl/GtY3IKaren Fasimpaur11/7/2011 8:00:00http://goo.gl/577DvRobertX. Fogarty11/14/2011 10:00:00http://goo.gl/X2aqHHolly Gardner11/17/2011 12: 11/7/2011 8:00:00http://goo.gl/JBou3HowardGardner11/16/2011 11:00:00http://goo.gl/V0La3Ed Gragert11/18/2011 8:00:00http://goo.gl/rPr2mCable Green11/14/2011 9:00:00http://goo.gl/7HvVMGreg Jacobs11/16/2011 12:00:00http://goo.gl/OPJ5nJune Lee11/17/2011 6:00:00http://goo.gl/PlWJ5