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“Connecting Classrooms through Global Project Based Learning Activities and Resources”

Name and Title: Kimberly Caise, NBCT, M. Ed., Educational Consultant/Presenter   

Area of the World from Which You Will Present:  Texas, USA

Language in Which You Will Present: English

Target Audience(s): 2013Curricular, 2013Teachers

Short Session Description (one line): Strategies will be presented to enrich instruction using web conferencing and project based learning projects.

Full Session Description (as long as you would like): This webinar will discuss strategies and ideas to use in a to enrich instruction by having students participate in global collaborative projects. Project based learning resources will be shared along with instructional strategies to implement this type of teaching style in global collaborative learning activities will also be featured with supplementary resources shared with participants. Research that illustrates the importance of assisting students develop a global awareness and resources for implementing  inquiry based learning activities will be shared in this webinar. Global collaborative projects and technology integration are key components of preparing students for success as responsible citizens and future leaders in their personal careers and endeavors after graduation. Ideas presented can be modified to meet a variety of common core standards, fit content areas and will be appropriate for several grade levels.

Please join this national board certified teacher in the area of technology education, Kim Caise, M. Ed., who has over 20 years of experience in education for this presentation. She has seen how student learning can be enriched when engaging, interactive activities are incorporated into instruction. Kim has a been classroom teacher, technology specialist and currently mentors educators providing assistance in revolutionizing instruction and impacting virtual learning incorporating technology resources and tools using web conferencing that focuses on technology integration topics faces educators today.

Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:

http://kimcaise.com

http://twitter.com/kcaise

http://live.classroom20.com

http://www.slideshare.net/kcaise

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=36761

Bio:

Kim Caise has been an educator and technology specialist for over 20 years after graduating from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education in 1989. Kim began her educational career teaching elementary grades and middle school math. In 2006 she achieved the pinnacle of educator certification and became a National Board Certified Teacher in Career and Technical Education with a specialty in Technology Education. In September 2010, she completed an advanced degree program at Western Governors University with a Master of Education Learning and Technology program. Kim is a STAR Educator and serves on the Texas DEN Leadership Council for Discovery Education. She is a FableVision Ambassador, was nominated for the 2005 Disney Teacher of the Year Award, and named the ‘2003 Digital Teacher Award’ from Digital Knowledge Curriculum (now Discovery Education) for her use of digital media in the classroom. Kim also co-hosts the weekly ‘Classroom 2.0 LIVE’ webinar series held on Saturday mornings. She has conducted numerous professional development sessions and presented conference sessions to educators around the world. Kim is a passionate, lifelong learner who is committed to supporting educators in the exploration of technology tools that engage students, motivate learners and improve academic achievement.

Email:kcaise@gmail.com