For many years my dear friend and mentor, Janet Barnstable, has been part of an amazing Global collaborative project, The Global Virtual Classroom (GVC). As we approach the start of the school year and registration opens for this year’s participants, I asked Janet to write a guest post to share this great learning opportunity with readers of this blog. I hope you will consider connecting and collaborating internationally through GVC.
What is this contest?
Three schools are teamed by the GVC into a single team. That team works together to create a website about a world issue that they have chosen collaboratively. This is a full year commitment. Schools need strong collaboration skills, as the 3 schools in each team are separated geographically, but need to work together as one.
Who may participate?
Teacher guided Primary (Grades 1-7) and Secondary (Grades 8-12, or equivalent) classes and youth groups around the world that have access to the Internet and know or can learn to use Google Sites.
Contest Benefits
Why would a teacher and class take on this task?
- Real world experience and audience
- Global collaboration
- Build on each person's strengths to create a whole; the group is better together!
- Nothing teaches faster than learning from each other.
- Authentic assessment rubric provided for guidance
What do projects look like?
To see what others have done, look here. The Primary division is listed first, followed by the Secondary.
Ready for this adventure?
Click here to register.
Contest
If you have questions, contact our Program Manager, Janet Barnstable.
Sponsored by Give Something Back International Foundation
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