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Empowering West Virginia Youth to Create and Collaborate Online using Web 2.0 Tools & Game-Making Software

February 27, 2008Stonewall Resort, West Virginia

***Lee Kraus, Ed.D, Program ManagerShannon Sullivan, Program Director

World Wide Workshop Foundation

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IMAGINING

The Vision

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IMAGINE SOCIAL MEDIA…

With Social Purpose

With Educational Value

As a Safe Learning Space

Connecting Students, Educators and Experts

IMAGINE STUDENTS…

Being excited to go to class

Helping each other learn

Having fun with schoolwork

Becoming leaders in their local and global communities

Gaining real world skills that lead to 21st Century careers

IMAGINE EDUCATORS…

Being excited to go to class

Helping each other learn

Having fun with schoolwork

Mastering new technologies

Becoming leaders in 21st Century education practices

IMAGINE….

They learn to become makers of interactive games and simulations and wiki media masters, while deepening their understanding of core subjects such as history, mathematics, science, health, and geography and other global social issues.

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IMAGINE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES…

Creative projects that express deep domain knowledge

Motivated Students who enjoy learning

Life and Livelihood skills that enrich West Virginia’s future

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Imagine West Virginia

• Changing the social networking model from collecting friends to creating media and knowledge.

• Becoming a national leader in 21st Century education

• Impacting the future of work here so that people can do high skill, high tech jobs without leaving the state.

IMPLEMENTING

How it works

The first Globaloria pilot in WV began in August 2007

• Funded by the Governor’s office and the Benedum Foundation

• 7 locations statewide spanning the Middle School, High School and Junior College levels

• In School and After School models being tested

• Learning game design, Web 2.0 skills, and a host of 21st Century skills

• Two communities presented initial games in January (RTC, MCTC)

• All communities developing games for Spring presentations

• Two new communities joined in January 2008 (Kasson, Clay HS)

• Verizon also joined as a funder

Sponsored by:

The Network

Each community in the network receives a customizable ‘starter-kit’ for learning

Educator Training and Support

Empowering Educators as Leaders and Co-Learners with…

“24/7” Virtual Support:

• Ongoing Virtual Support from our team of professionals via wikis, blogs, email

• Bi-Weekly Conference Calls with educators

• Educator Community Development – Fostering mutual support between educators

• Implementing new features “on the fly” – Improvements based on participant feedback

“Hands On” Training Sessions:

• Educator Training Workshops – In-person, intensive training retreats once a semester

• Online Mini Workshops - Web-based interactive presentations on key topics

• CPD involvement and support - Expanding collaboration on training in Pilot Year 2

NETWORKING

Growing Locally and Globally

Connecting learners in a community, and across the state, nation and world

JOINING

How to Join the Network

Why Join?

6 Contemporary Learning Abilities

• Invention and progression of original idea

• Project-based learning and expression• Publishing online/distribution/voice• Information-based learning &

Exploration• Social-based learning and Exchange• Surfing: Non-creative, more passive use

of websites, applications • Core Subjects• Learning Skills• 21st Century Tools• 21st Century Context• 21st Century Content• 21st Century Assessment

21st Century Skills

We Are Recruiting!

Selecting 7-10 new pilot sites for 2008-2009 school year!

• Committed Educators/Coordinators• Passion to learn• Passion to teach in new and innovative ways• Basic computer skill. • Commitment to 10+ hours a week• Compensation available

Educators

• Middle, High School, Community College, and University Level• Basic technology knowledge• Time to Learn is VITAL (8+ hours a week recommended for success)

Students

• High Speed Internet connectivity

• Each individual participant must have access to a PC/laptop (no machine sharing)

• Necessary software:• Flash 8.0 or newer• Photo Editing Software

Technology Requirements

We are Recruiting!

1 to 1 Ratio

How to Apply

•Identify passionate educators

•Facilitate time commitment

•Complete and submit application

•Act soon!

Contact: [email protected]

Deadline: March 31, 2008Notification: May 31, 2008

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Become a STAR on this map…Join our network in West Virginia!

Contact: [email protected]