Connecting and collaborating[1]

Connecting&

Collaborating in the 21st

Century

Jana Scott Lindsay&

Jennifer Brokofsky

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Why connect?

con·nec·tion

–noun

A relationship; association; specif., – the relation between things that

depend on, involve, or follow each other

– affinity as by family ties, business, or common interests

http://www.reclaiming.com/content/about-circle-of-courage

Curriculum Connections“ The competencies are addressed through all areas of study and through school and classroom routines, relationships, and environments. Such inclusive, culturally diverse, resource-rich environments include increasingly networked, technology-rich classrooms."

Renewed Curricula: Understanding Outcomes

Fall 2010

http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=009f8df1-406a-47d8-a44b-cfc25544852b

What does it mean to be digitally connected?

Collaboration• http://www.todaysmeet.com/holliston

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Why collaborate?

col·lab·o·ra·tion

–noun 1. A cooperative agreement where two or

more parties work jointly towards a common goal.

2. An effective method of transferring “know how” among individuals, therefore critical to creating and sustaining

life long learning.a competitive advantage.

National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) Standards

1. Creativity and Innovation

2. Communication and Collaboration3. Research and Information Fluency4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making5. Digital Citizenship6. Technology Operations and Concepts

http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-students/nets-student-standards-2007.aspx

What is digital collaboration?

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Collaboration and sharing

knowledge are highly prized

skills.

Alan November in “Empowering Students with Technology” (Corwin Press 2009)

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What are the benefits of taking learning online?

• 21st Century skills• Less anxiety• Increased participation• Better modeling• More time• Equity of voice• Flexibility• Online transcript• Supports asynchronous group work

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Why it matters?

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The world is your bulletin board…

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The world is your teacher…

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The world is your classroom…

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The world is your stage…

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The only way to prepare learners for the future is to walk into it beside them.

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LiveBinders

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Contact Us

Jana Scott Lindsay

[email protected]: @mollybmom

Jennifer Brokofsky

[email protected]: @saskateach