On December 3rd and 4th Skype is holding a Skype-a-Thon which they are calling "A global movement to celebrate learning without borders." Their worldwide goal is to "travel"" 1 million virtual miles in 2 days. This would go great with Module 3 in our Global Passport initiative which is: "Connecting Beyond the Classroom." You can play Mystery Skype, talk with a Guest Speaker, or take a Virtual Field Trip. Playing Mystery Skype with a country in your Global area would be a fun activity to do! Here is a video that shows what Mystery Skype is about. I would love to support any teacher in this endeavor if they are interested! Here is the website with more information and where you can search for another class to Mystery Skype with. https://education.microsoft.com/skypeathon
I found this great resource that would be great for Global Passport. You can compare a "Day in the Life". Great for comparing countries. http://www.timeforkids.com/around-the-world
We have started using this great app/website called Seesaw with classes here. Seesaw is like a digital portfolio that allows students to document what they are learning in school. They can capture their learning with photos or a digital copy of their work. They can then add detailed explanations using text or words. Even better, teachers can invite parents to download the free app and have a window into their child's learning at school. They also have a great Twitter feed so followers can see all the great things other classrooms are doing with Seesaw. |
AuthorHi, I am Jody Carroll, the Instructional Technology Specialist at Princess Anne Elementary. Archives
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