Your Name and Title: Mali Bickley
School or Organization Name: TakingITGlobal
Co-Presenter Name(s):
Area of the World from Which You Will Present: Toronto, Canada
Language in Which You Will Present: English
Target Audience(s): Teachers, Resource Teachers, Technology Specialists
Short Session Description (one line): Global Environmental Projects in TakingITGlobal
Full Session Description (as long as you would like):
Do you want your students learning about social and environmental issues in a meaningful and engaging way? During this session, we will explore a variety of global collaborative projects that connect students on opposite sides of the world. We will explore a variety of programs that are available through Taking IT Global, an incredible organization that uses social media for social good.
This session will demonstrate how technology makes it possible for students to truly learn together with others while making a difference in the world! Student work samples and classroom experiences will be shared to help demonstrate how global projects and learning activities make a difference in the lives of students and teachers around the world.
It will become evident through the workshop that these tools are used to encourage collaborations worldwide, thereby showing that it is not about simply using the hardware, but using the heart to foster relationships and create change in the world.
Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:
http://tigweb.org TakingITGlobal
http://dfa.tigerb.org DeforestAction
cge.tigweb.org Centre for Global Education
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