Science projects across the Globe

Your Name and Title:
Britt Gow, Science and Maths teacher

School or Organization Name:
Hawkesdale P12 College

Area of the World from Which You Will Present:
SW Victoria, Australia

Language in Which You Will Present:
English

Target Audience(s):
Middle years science teachers

Short Session Description:
This presentation will focus on examples of global science projects and tools that can be used.

Full Session Description:
Global projects in science offer students the opportunity to compare the results of experiments and collaborate with peers from different backgrounds, interests and experiences. This presentation will show a range of global projects, including the Online Science Fair, international Energy Challenge and the SHOUT! Tree Banding program. We will also discuss some effective web2.0 tools that can be used to communicate and learn collectively across the globe.

Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:

Technoscience for Teachers: http://brittgow.global2.vic.edu.au ;

Technoscience: http://technoscience.global2.vic.edu.au

Digital Toolbox for Science Teachers and Learners: http://digitaltoolbox.wikispaces.com

Thank you so much for your session proposal for the 2011 Global Education Conference! We're please to let you know that your submission has been accepted! Your proposal is now in the "accepted proposals" list on the website. Here are some important tasks for you.

1. Because we have sessions being presented from all different time zones, as a speaker you actually schedule your own session time at http://globaledcon11.youcanbook.me. This allows you to see the available slots and to pick something that works within your time zone, work schedule, or other constraints. We're quite proud of how this works, as it is one of the benefits of a virtual conference, but if you should fun into any difficulties finding a time that works for you, email Steve directly (steve@hargadon.com).

We encourage you to do this quickly, as proposals are being reviewed in the order in which they were submitted, so your priority for selecting a session time depends on you scheduling right away. When you do select you time, be sure that the scheduling system has the correct time zone for you! To schedule your session, you should open http://www.globaleducationconference.com to your presentation proposal (you can do a search on your name to find it, or click on "My Page" in the top menu and then click on the "discussion" link on the left side to find it). Open the session booking link from above in another tab. You will find it easiest to copy the information from one to the other rather than re-type it. Once completed, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking.

2. As a speaker, you need to make sure you are a member of the conference "speakers group" on the network website. Most of our announcements to speakers will be sent to the members of this group, so as not to email all site members. Join the group (or check to make sure you're already a member) at http://globaleducation.ning.com/group/2011-global-education-confere....

3. Speakers are responsible for knowing how to use Blackboard Collaborate (formerly Elluminate). We will have a cadre of volunteers on hand during the conference to help with any issues, but you need to go through the moderator training for Collaborate if you are not a seasoned user. There are a variety of training resources at the Collaborate website, and we are also holding six live one-hour training sessions (don't worry, attending any one will be be enough--we just wanted you to have several time choices for attending. All the relevant information is at http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/training. Please look at this page soon.

Again, we are so delighted to have you participating in the 2011 Global Education Conference. Thank you!

Best,

Gayle Berthiaume North America Co-Chair, The 2011 Global Education Conference

gayle@gayleberthiaume.com

Replies

Gayle Berthiaume November 1, 2011 at 1:13am

Thank you so much for your session proposal for the 2011 Global Education Conference! We're please to let you know that your submission has been accepted! Your proposal is now in the "accepted proposals" list on the website. Here are some important tasks for you.

1. Because we have sessions being presented from all different time zones, as a speaker you actually schedule your own session time at http://globaledcon11.youcanbook.me. This allows you to see the available slots and to pick something that works within your time zone, work schedule, or other constraints. We're quite proud of how this works, as it is one of the benefits of a virtual conference, but if you should fun into any difficulties finding a time that works for you, email Steve directly (steve@hargadon.com).

We encourage you to do this quickly, as proposals are being reviewed in the order in which they were submitted, so your priority for selecting a session time depends on you scheduling right away. When you do select you time, be sure that the scheduling system has the correct time zone for you! To schedule your session, you should open http://www.globaleducationconference.com to your presentation proposal (you can do a search on your name to find it, or click on "My Page" in the top menu and then click on the "discussion" link on the left side to find it). Open the session booking link from above in another tab. You will find it easiest to copy the information from one to the other rather than re-type it. Once completed, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking.

2. As a speaker, you need to make sure you are a member of the conference "speakers group" on the network website. Most of our announcements to speakers will be sent to the members of this group, so as not to email all site members. Join the group (or check to make sure you're already a member) at http://globaleducation.ning.com/group/2011-global-education-confere....

3. Speakers are responsible for knowing how to use Blackboard Collaborate (formerly Elluminate). We will have a cadre of volunteers on hand during the conference to help with any issues, but you need to go through the moderator training for Collaborate if you are not a seasoned user. There are a variety of training resources at the Collaborate website, and we are also holding six live one-hour training sessions (don't worry, attending any one will be be enough--we just wanted you to have several time choices for attending. All the relevant information is at http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/training. Please look at this page soon.

Again, we are so delighted to have you participating in the 2011 Global Education Conference. Thank you!

Best,

Gayle Berthiaume North America Co-Chair, The 2011 Global Education Conference

gayle@gayleberthiaume.com
Anne Mirtschin October 31, 2011 at 2:06am

Britt let us know when you have added the full submission and we can send you the next set of instructions.
Gayle Berthiaume October 30, 2011 at 10:35pm

Please complete your Full Session Description. This looks like it would be a good session.
- Britt Gow > Gayle Berthiaume October 31, 2011 at 5:09am
  
  Thanks Gayle,
  Sorry I didn't complete the full description immediately, but I hope I have provided enough information now. Would you like me to include some of the challenges for global projects?
  Best Regards, Britt Gow.

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