Name and Title: Kristen Paino, Technology Integrator

School Name: Avenues: The World School

Country from Which You Will Present: USA

Language in Which You Will Present: English

Target Audience: Elementary/Middle School Teachers 

Short Session Description: Discover how elementary and middle school students enhanced their learning through global collaboration projects.

Full Session Description: 

The participants will be able to:
-Understand how a mix of technologies can be effectively integrated into the curriculum (geography, language arts, math, visual arts, science, and social studies).
-Understand how publishing tools such as videos, audio recordings, blogs, wikis, web-based video conferencing, and e-books can be used to foster communication and collaboration among learners. 
-Understand how effective use of technology can promote student motivation for learning and provide opportunities for increased student achievement. 
-Understand how they can become a collaborator in these projects and replicate in their school community.

Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:

Project Website: http://classroomsgoingglobal.blogspot.com/

Community Connections: http://communityconnectionsproject.wikispaces.com/
Weather Around The World: http://weatheraroundtheworldproject.wikispaces.com/