In this episode of Deep Dive, we explore the concept of Online Global Collaborative Learning (OGCL), drawing from Julie Lindsay's innovative analogy of jazz ensembles. Lindsay, an educational tech expert, connects the improvisational and collaborative nature of jazz to effective global online education, highlighting the importance of individual contributions within a cohesive group. We delve into the frameworks for successful OGCL, emphasizing the intersection of online, global, and collaborative learning, and explore Lindsay's identified attributes: connection, openness, autonomy, and innovation. This episode offers practical strategies for educators and leaders to harmonize curriculum flexibility, sustain cross-cultural partnerships, and embrace innovative pedagogical approaches. Join us as we uncover how to foster a dynamic learning environment that mirrors the richness and spontaneity of a jazz band, preparing students for diverse and interconnected futures.
Julie explains more about how to develop empathy, communication, collaboration, leadership and compromise for online collaboration in virtual teams or groups. Online Global Collaboration - Getting Started. https://www.openlearning.com/courses/introduction-to-online-global-collaboration
Online Global Collaboration - Getting Started Online course launched July 6 through Open Learning https://www.openlearning.com/courses/introduction-to-online-global-collaboration
Julie shares an overview of material found in Playbook 1: Foundation, Module 4 More information availbale from - http://www.flatconnections.com/global-educators/
Sheri shares her school district and personal story into shifting learning at the high school level to embed online global collaborative learning.
Amy shares her school district and personal story into shifting learning at the high school level to embed online global collaborative learning.
Julie introduces Playbook 1: Module 3 - Online global collaborative learning modes Read more details - http://www.flatconnections.com/global-educators/ and subscribe to Online Global Collaborative Learning Playbooks today!
Julie introduces Playbook 1: Module 2 - Online collaborative learning, basics to beyond Read more details - http://www.flatconnections.com/global-educators/ and subscribe to Online Global Collaborative Learning Playbooks today!
Dr Leigh Zeitz lectures in teacher eduation at the University of Northern Iowa in the USA. He talks about the importance of supporting global connections in education, especially providing experiences for new teachers.
Judy O'Connell is a Senior Lecturer and Program Director for the School of Information Studies at Charles Sturt University. She shares a reflection on the state of higher education in Australia around leadership for global learning.
Alan, Director of Technology at Shanghai American School, shares his perspective on leadership in a global environment.
The K-12 Online Conference started in 2006. Co-founder US educator Peggy shares insights about this totally online event that has helped transform and shape learning and teaching using online technologies.
With an international school focus, the Learning2 Conference, originating in China, has shaped education in the Asian region and beyond. Co-Advisor, Madeleine Brookes, shares some of the journey of why and how this conference has such popularity and impact.
Founder of The Global Read Aloud that has joined 1,000's of classrooms and students. In this Case Study Pernille Ripp shares her experiences as a global educator and her motivations for designing an award winning global project.
Dr. Yvonne Marie Andres is President/Co-founder of Global SchoolNet.org and founder of iPoPP (International Projects or Partners Place). She is the creator of International CyberFair and US State Department’s Doors to Diplomacy programs, has met with President Bush to launch the Friendship Through Education Initiative, and speaks at conferences worldwide. Dr. Andres was named one of 25 most influential people worldwide in education technology for her innovative e-learning projects, involving 5 million students from 194 countries. Read more about global educators on Julie Lindsay's blog.
Julie Carey is a Flat Connections Global Educator who is following a passion for helping kids share their stories. Her non-profit organisation, 'Write our World' is an online library of ebooks created by kids for kids. She works with children everywhere to publish bilingual ebooks about their cultures, using their native languages. Read more about global educators on Julie Lindsay's blog.
Karen Lirenman, an early years educator in Vancouver, Canada, is an award winning primary school teacher who is transforming education by connecting her students with the world using Twitter, blogs, and video conferencing. She teaches at Surrey Academy of Innovative Learning. Read more about global educators on Julie Lindsay's blog.
Janice Newlin is an adjunct instructor who teaches Educational Technology courses for two universities, Athens State University in Athens, Alabama and Auburn University Montgomery in Montgomery, Alabama, USA. She is one of the teacher educators featured in The Gobal Educator and has been actively involved with Flat Connections global projects for many years. Read more about global educators on Julie Lindsay's blog.
Kim Cofino, from the USA, has worked internationally as an educator and education consultant for over a decade. She is a COETAIL co-founder and EDURO Learning founding partner. She speaks often about how to be globally connected. Read more about global educators on Julie Lindsay's blog.
Anne Mirtschin is an award-winning teacher from Victoria, Australia whose most recent awards are the Victorian Commercial Teachers Association President’s Award 2015 and the prestigious International Society for Technology in Education “Making IT Happen” Award. Read more about global educators on Julie Lindsay's blog.