Your Name and Title: Jennifer Williams, Director of Education
School or Organization Name: Country Day World School
Co-Presenter Name(s): Betty Jane Mackay, Lead Montessori Teacher
Area of the World from Which You Will Present: U.S.A.
Language in Which You Will Present: English
Target Audience(s): Elementary teachers, administrators, students.
Short Session Description (one line): One Montessori World is a global project that connects elementary classrooms from around the world by incorporating Montessori lessons and project based learning with the use of technology.
Full Session Description (as long as you would like):
One Montessori World is a global project that incorporates Montessori lessons and project based learning with the use of technology. Classes are invited to join in fostering global collaboration between Montessori students from around the world. Over the course of the school year, students meet through use of technology via Skype and other platforms to cover lessons in Geography, Biology, Language and Practical Life. Throughout the project teachers also collaborate on best practices to create work and improve teaching practices. At the conclusion of the project, students and teachers come together in a global celebration online to share and reflect.
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