Flat Classroom MiniConference at ASB Unplugged - Day 1
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The document outlines the agenda and activities for a Flat Classroom Workshop hosted in February 2010, involving multiple global schools to foster cultural understanding and collaboration among students. It includes details about participating teams, tools for communication, and project phases focused on 'open education' and global collaboration. Participants are guided through brainstorming sessions and presentations aimed at investigating educational problems and developing actionable projects.
Flat Classroom MiniConference at ASB Unplugged - Day 1
- 1. As you arriveSit with your teamBoot up your computer (join network 101)Join Backchannel - http://chatzy.com/flatclassroomStart completing “cultural scavenger hunt”
- 2. Flat Classroom Workshop @ASB Unplugged February 2010ACTION PROJECT‘Opening Up Education’
- 3. IntroductionsVicki DavisJulie LindsayBernajean PorterAnne MirtschinSteve MadsenLaurie King
- 4. SchoolsAustralia: Hawkesdale P12 CollegeChina: Beijing (BISS) International SchoolIndia: Choithram InternationalIndia: American School of BombayKorea: Korea International SchoolUSA: Mount Carmel Area High SchoolUSA: Westwood Schools
- 5. Welcome to Real and Virtual ParticipantsSeven Steps to Success:Connect: Ning, Wiki, Ustream, BackchannelCommunicate: Blog posts and comments, Wiki discussion, focused backchannel interactionCitizenship: Reliable and responsible online activityCollaborate: Wiki, sharing multimediaChoices: Decide medium and content of presentation deliveryCreate: Multimedia presentation based on team workCelebrate: Team final presentations, enhanced cultural understanding, global collaboration success
- 6. Starting the WorkshopBackchannel: http://chatzy.com/flatclassroomWiki: http://asbunplugged2010.flatclassroomproject.org/Ning: http://flatclassroomconference.ning.com/uStream: http://asbunplugged2010.flatclassroomproject.org/UStream.tv
- 7. Backchannel“a live chat that accompanies a live presentation”
- 8. Google JockeyA person who watches the backchannel and posts information and hyperlinks in response to questions that are posted.
- 9. Backchannel ModeratorA person who monitors the backchannel chat and informs the speaker of predominant questions and issues arising from the conversation.
- 10. Backchannel Netiquette #1Answer with @teachkids: I need helpwith differentiated instruction.Joanne: I need help with my reading programHamid: @teachkids I have a great program to share with you.
- 11. Backchannel Netiquette #2Answer with @Get a Moderatorteachkids: I want to ask Julie a Question.Joanne: I’m the backchannel moderator, type your question in and when it is time, Julie will ask me what is happening in the backchannel.
- 12. Backchannel Netiquette 3Answer with @Get a ModeratorBe yourself but not a faketeachkids: I want to ask Julie a Question.julielindsay: I’m not really Julie, I just thought it would be fun to impersonate her.
- 13. Backchannel Netiquette #4,5teachkids: Anyone know a great blog that helps teachers.julielindsay: @teachkidsI have a blog that I write for teachers, you can find it at http://123elearning.blogspot.com– I also love Jo McLeay’s at….Answer with @Get a ModeratorBe yourself but not a fakeBe a link dropperBe up front about self promotion
- 15. Cultural Scavenger HuntLeader: Vicki Davis
- 16. Venn DiagramsDifferencesDifferencesThis CultureMy CultureSimilarities
- 17. Intercultural CommunicationShare your culture with other participantsCultural Scavenger Hunt: Venn DiagramsTeam DiscussionName sharing: What is the origin of your name?Complete this sentence, “Culture is……..”Share the main thing you have learned in the backchannelhttp://chatzy.com/flatclassroom
- 18. Culture is………. "Culture is the collective programming of the mind which distinguishes one group from another group" (Hofstede)
- 19. #1 - Power Distance
- 20. #2 - Individualism vs. Collectivism
- 21. #3 – Masculinity vs. Femininity
- 22. #4 – Uncertainty Avoidance
- 23. #5 – Long Term vs. Short Term
- 24. No “Perfect” CultureJust different cultures
- 25. Design with culture in mindWhy you need mentors and expert advisors
- 27. Participant Action ProjectYou will change the world!Leader: Julie Lindsay
- 28. Opening Up EducationSolving global problems by connecting classrooms
- 29. ‘Opening’
- 30. ‘Up’
- 31. ‘Education’What are the issues and problems with education globally?How can we join classrooms together and be able to learn from each other? What is needed to 'flatten' classroom walls and effect global collaboration? If classrooms are connected, what worthwhile learning activities can take place?
- 32. Collaborate or Die!Flat Classroom Projects
- 33. Project PhasesInvestigate/ResearchDesign - Generation of Ideas (Ideation)Analysis – feedbackAction PlanningCreatePresent (Pitch presentations)Leader: Vicki Davis
- 34. Brainstorming PhaseComing up with ideas
- 35. Three Phases:Generation of ideas (Ideation)AnalysesAction Planning
- 36. Our “Problem”Investigate: What is ‘Open Education’ and what opportunities does it present to improve education? How can we join multi-cultural classrooms and utilize ‘open education’ opportunities to improve schools around the world?……Brainstorm
- 37. ……Analyze
- 38. ……PlanOur “Problem”Investigate: What is ‘Open Education’ and what opportunities does it present to improve education?
- 39. How can we join multi-cultural classrooms and utilize ‘open education’ opportunities to improve schools around the world?
- 40. ……Brainstorm
- 41. ……Analyze
- 42. ……PlanPhases of BrainstormingSelect 2 recorders: wiki and other methodJoin the wiki: Find your team wiki and start taking noteshttp://asbunplugged2010.flatclassroomproject.org/All+Teams
- 43. Rules of Brainstorming: IdeationGenerate as many ideas as possibleDon’t judge, DON’T CRITICIZE!Think creatively, BE WILDCombine and adjust ideasExpand, delete, consolidate, substitute, reverse, make analogies, make problem bigger or smallerBrainstorm responsesRecorders note EVERYTHING!Discuss terms that are unclearYou will get a 2 min. warningGOAL: AS MANY IDEAS AS POSSIBLE
- 44. Our “Problem”Investigate: What is ‘Open Education’ and what opportunities does it present to improve education?
- 45. How can we join multi-cultural classrooms and utilize ‘open education’ opportunities to improve schools around the world?
- 46. ……Brainstorm
- 47. ……Analyze
- 49. Our “Problem”Investigate: What is ‘Open Education’ and what opportunities does it present to improve education?
- 50. How can we join multi-cultural classrooms and utilize ‘open education’ opportunities to improve schools around the world?
- 51. ……Brainstorm
- 52. ……Analyze
- 53. ……PlanPlanGo to your team wiki pagePlan by completing the formPlan your pitch… Each person should speak about the topic idea… Name of project… Summary of project… Getting ready for your pitch today
- 54. The Perfect PitchSelling Your Vision to StakeholdersLeader: Vicki Davis
- 55. Story of the StarfishIt mattered to “that one”
- 56. What is a stakeholder?
- 57. StakeholderSome who has a “stake” or part of what you’re trying to do?
- 58. Who are stakeholders of this project?EducatorsPrincipalsTeachersPeople in the communityPeople who benefit
- 59. Today’s Audience of stakeholdersTeachersPrincipalsCurriculum DirectorsEducators!
- 60. How do you “pitch?”WIIFM – What’s in it for me?
- 61. 3 parts of your presentation“Hook” (i.e. the starfish story)BodyThe “Close” (what you want them to do)If you have 3 points, you can have 3 hooks!!!Each person on team should have this format!
- 62. AnalysisHow will you pick the best ideas?What are your criteria for selection?Select three ideas that are your bestOutline steps needed to implementList forces (situations, people, events) that work for or against implementation of the eventsYou will get a 5 min. warningGOAL: Selection of ONE idea that will be your group’s focus! Start thinking of a name!
- 63. The close: Kyle Maynard
- 64. Get ready to presentThursday1:30-3:00 pm Team Project: Development of Team Project Pitch3:00 – 3:30pm Preparation for “the Pitch” to educators3:30-4:30 pm – Pitching to 3 groups of educators4:30 – 5:00 pm – Debriefing and Prep forTomorrow
- 65. What's Next?Day 2 - Friday8:30: Leave ASB for field trip to other schools12:00: Lunch13:00 Compelling Digital Stories (Bernajean)14:00: Team Project: Development of Final Presentation16:00: Flat World Solutions to 'Opening Up Education'17:00 Debriefing and Reflection17:30 Students meet host families for dinner
- 66. What's Next?Day 3 - SaturdayTeams break into 2 strandsSTRAND 1: Flat Learning Action Talks: 'F.L.A.T.s'. Max 5 min.STRAND 2: Flat Classroom, Flat World: Production of a Powerful Flat Classroom Closing Ceremony including a 'Keynote' video for NetGenEd Project
- 67. Telling a Compelling Story with a Compelling PresentationLeader: Bernajean Porter
Editor's Notes
- #2: As they arrive, split around the room, Vicki hand out cultural scavenger hunt items.Anne and Steve help students join network 101_____ - direct students to the proper tables with their teams and bring up ustream_____ - Backchannel chat moderator?
- #4: Julie cover introductions.
- #5: _____: Ask each school to stand and ask those watching in the backchannel to say their school and where they are from.
- #6: Julie
- #7: Introduce Person “ in charge” of eachBackchannel moderator: Wiki facilitatorNing FacilitatorUstream Facilitator
- #8: Vicki: Backchannel
- #9: Before we move into our presentation, let’s get a few things out of the way.
- #10: Before we move into our presentation, let’s get a few things out of the way.