GlobalConnections2009 - Reaching other educators around the world

Reaching other educators around the world

This purpose of this ning is to provide a way to interact with other educators around the world.

Welcome to Global Connections 2009

We will be using this ning to capture our ideas about 21st century skills and ISTE NETS. The 21st Century Skills focus on integrating Global Awareness, Financial Economics, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy, Civic Literacy, Health Literacy, Creativity and Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration, Information Literacy, Media Literacy, ICT Literacy, and Life and Career Skills integrated into core curriculum. The ISTE NETS are Creativity and Innovation
Communication and Collaboration
Research and Information Fluency
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Digital Citizenship
Technology Operations and Concepts

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Global Connections

What are examples for ways for our students can meet 21st Century skills and ISTE Standards. We've talked in class about some ideas and posted some ideas on a NETS Wiki, and now we need to share our ideas with colleagues around the world. This ning can be used to discuss ideas, post pictures and videos, and blog our ideas.

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Started by Oscar Antonio Gell. Last reply by Ashley Kienle Apr 13, 2009.

DIVERSITY OF MY STUDENTS 1 Reply

Started by Stacey L Blazejewski. Last reply by Ashley Kienle Apr 13, 2009.

Extended Day in NYC Public Schools 3 Replies

Started by Katrina. Last reply by Ashley Kienle Apr 13, 2009.

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Making Connections

I am a graduate student in New York looking for a job. My certification is in Mathematics grades 7-12. I am working on receiving my Technology certification for grades k-12 and am looking into Middle Childhood education mathematics grades 5-9 and middle childhood generalist grades 5-9.

Currently I am a substitute in 3 school districts and am trying to find resources to help me teach my students when I have my own classroom. In my experience students understand the mathematical… Continue

Posted by Kristine on October 5, 2009 at 2:10pm

Looking for educators to chat with!

Hi everyone! I am currently a substitute teacher who is looking for a permanent math teaching position. I am looking for educators from other countries to talk to about how they use technology in their classroom. I'm really interested in trying to learn from other perspectives.

Posted by Danielle Choo on October 5, 2009 at 12:29pm

Accès Internet en Afrique

Internet, le réseau des réseaux est un réseau mondial qui fournit plusieurs services tels que:

- Le web,

- La messagerie,

- Les recherches.

En Afrique, on peut dire qu'on a une certaine chance d'utiliser les dernières technologies, bien que cela apparaisse absurde. Une concurrence farouche entre Fournisseurs publiques et privés occasionne l'offre des dernières technologies. Néanmoins les coûts d'accès restent élevés compte tenu des facteurs… Continue

Posted by COMPAORE Abdramane on May 22, 2009 at 12:14pm

Global Connections in the Classroom: Bringing the World To Your Kids

Hi, everyone! I'm so excited... I got word today that a Peace Corps Volunteer has been assigned to 'communicate' with my school! We will be working with a volunteer in Rwanda! I 'stumbled across' this site awhile back and applied online. I will post about my experiences as we develop a relationship and start communicating. As you may know, Africa (Nigeria in particular) is an integral part of the third grade curriculum.

If you are interested in linking up, see Peacecorps World Wise… Continue

Posted by TechTessa on May 5, 2009 at 6:13pm

Technology revelation...

I believed that it's only hard at the beginning but once you'll get over it , that is it. I dont really like to be in the computer but since I started taking this program , I feel like started to be hooked on it. I'm not scared anymore to explore the computer. I love it now because I'm learning a lot....

Posted by Maria Theresa on March 29, 2009 at 4:30pm

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lin updated their profile Apr 17, 2010

lin left a comment for Leila Chiang

Hello, Leila. Nice to meet you. My name is lin. I am a teacher of SHI-JIAN public elementary school in Taipei . Do you come back your work now? I am interesting in your technology in the classroom that through the game on line . How can I understand…

Apr 17, 2010

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Dear Sarah : Nice to meet you again. I have just got my drgree on January . I study the Concept Mapping technology in graduate courses. I use the technology in my classroom because it is useful . The parents of my stuesdents very support the method…

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Ben Tonna left a comment for Ben Tonna

Thanks Mark, I'll check it out. Looks very interesting.

Feb 2, 2010

Jo Ann Estevez left a comment for Mark Cruthers

Hi Mark, I did view Wiziq several months ago and have been thinking about trying it out with another teacher to review for the RESNA exam. Then I was thinking about using Wiziq for an AT presentation to teachers administrators and parents. Are you…

Jan 31, 2010

Pedro Garcia left a comment for Mark Cruthers

Mark, Thank you for your suggestion. i will explore and use hese resources. Pedro

Jan 30, 2010

Katrina left a comment for TechTessa

hi Tessa How are you recently? I'm very busy in 2009.國文(classical chinese) is very interesting. I'm love it.If you want we can learn each other.

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Katrina left a comment for Maria Theresa

hi Theresa I'm so sorry that i'm very busy recently.And very happy you like chinese.If you want we can learn each other.I think it's be interest.Nice to meet you. Katrina

Jan 30, 2010

Katrina left a comment for Katrina

Hi Mark Thank you very much.That recommend is valuable for me.

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Hi Magda, noticed you live in Maspeth and teach in Flushing. Me too! haha!

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