Web+2.0+Tools+for+Global+Partnerships

|| Where to start with web 2 tools? A __local__ action inquiry project ↓  __ Share __ project on globalcommunities.nz    ↓ __ Communicate __ with others globally ↓  __ Collaborate __ Focus is social networking for social good. || Other students work is a big motivator Useful list of websites to visit - see below Weebly website achievable in primary schools || · ‘Being Part of Global Communities’ (MOE Social studies resource) · Youtube clip of Twin Streams Project Waitakere · Kamo High School work on Marine Reserves · Regional Councils · “Good” magazine · Guide to Action can be downloaded from Taking ITGlobal: [|http://tigweb.org] Search under Global Issues. Right hand side gives examples of currernt projects. More suitable to High School. · iEARN: [] · ePals: [] · GlobalCommunities nz [] (this is an experimental site - NZ based) · Weebly websites: [] · Wikispaces: http://www.wikispaces.com || Real or virtual travel experiences do not necessarily align to curriculum areas KCs or values but they touch the emotions. Global connections can stimulate student initiated projects and critical thinking. || Set up a class web site eg Weebly Use other students work that is published on the internet to engage and stimulate critical thinking ||
 * Course Title: Easy Web 2.0 Tools for Global Partnerships **
 * Course Title: Easy Web 2.0 Tools for Global Partnerships **
 * __ Presenter __****__ : __** Liz Stevenson
 * Te Rā: ** - Wednesday Feb 24th 2010
 * Te **** Wā **** : ** - Learning@School Rotorua ||
 * __ Key Points: __**
 * __ Key Points: __**
 * Ie. Inspire→Inform→Involve **
 * Taking ITGlobal website helps to identify possible new student initiated projects eg a review of school waste
 * Why make global connections?
 * An example of a solution found through collaboration is invasive water hyacinth in Kenya now used for woven furniture and exported across the world. – this could be a motivator to research a use of lake weed in NZ
 * Maori medicine and use of herbs and plants as therapies (phytotherapy) can stimulate critical thinking re drug use and drug company advertising
 * Why is now a good moment?
 * Caring for people & environment is “in” eg TV ads, ‘Sign On’ etc
 * Learning in schools can become an activity bringing together the whole community
 * Faster internet becoming more available
 * __ Relevance to teachers: __**
 * __ Resources and links: __**
 * __ Resources and links: __**
 * __ Summary: __**
 * __ Summary: __**
 * __ Strategies / Suggestions __** to implement into the classroom: