This video was created by Tom Woodward of Henrico County schools in Virginia. Tom used the work of Karl Fisch from Colorado who created a PPT using various quotes and statistics from "flat world" thinking. Used with permission
This interview with a grade one teacher illustrates how even the youngest student to take advantage of social software such as blogs, wikis and podcast to share learning and exchange ideas with the world. Kathy Cassidy of Moose Jaw, SK provides insights into her classroom. Students and parents also share their experiences.
Keynote speech for the 2007 Flat Classroom Project.
The Flat Classroom Project is a global collaborative project founded by Vicki Davis (Westwood Schools, USA) and Julie Lindsay (Qatar Academy, Qatar)
Craik School in Saskatchewan Canada is exploring the use of cellphones as learning tools. This video highlights the work of Carla Dolman and Gord Taylor and the grade 8 and 9 students of Craik School.
For more information, read this blog entry:
http://ideasandth oughts.org/2008/02/0 ...
A snowfall in Canada usually doesn't create much interest but this snowfall was different. Extra large flakes and the consistency of the fallen snow was like styrofoam. Found out later it's called thundersnow. Lightning and thunder was seen and heard in the area
Andy Baetz, a graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan and a classroom teacher, interviews me as part of Richard Schwier's 802 class. Ironically, I did this same assignment over 6 years ago. This was recorded with CallRecorder via Skype. Impressive video and audio quality.