Discussions

Your Name and Title: Mel Cashen

School, Library, or Organization Name: Monash University

Co-Presenter Name(s):

Country from Which You Will Present: Australia

Language in Which You Will Present: English

Target Audience (such as primary school teachers, high school administrators, students, etc.): Primary educators

Short Session Description (one line): Learn about the different ways connections can be made to open your classroom up to the world and provide authentic opportunities for learning.

Full Session Description (one paragraph minimum): 

In the 21^st century our classrooms are fluid, vivid and exciting places, where we can create, collaborate and communicate with others easily. Technology allows us to connect students to their learning by providing real life experiences.

See how Skype was used to hear stories from around the world during book week or the power of twitter in setting up connections with classrooms for procedural writing.  Look at collaborative blogs, which have ben set up to connect students and develop writing skills.

After being inspired by these connections, learn how to use tools such as Twitter, blogs, Google+, Skype and Blackboard Collaborate to access and create these connections.

Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session: http://captivatingclassroom.global2.vic.edu.au/