Some fun, some frustration with ice and cold.....but the Flat Classroom Conference at Beijing BISS International School was not deterred by the snow!  Add Comment We are about to start Day 2 of the Flat Classroom Conference 2011 here in Beijing, China. Already the Student Summit has been meeting for 1.5 days and teams are working furiously towards their 'animatic' presentation before lunch today. The Leadership strand have provided feedback to the student teams for their oral pitch of concepts and ideas. They have also developed their own curriculum ideas for implementing a project or idea that joins classrooms around the world and flattens the classroom walls and will pitch these to student teams this morning for feedback. This conference is about global collaboration, it is about flattening the learning experience. Students, teachers, leaders are learning and leading from each other. We are excited, we are exhausted! and we have great expectations for what today will bring! Don't forget to follow us virtually, both Taking It Global and Beijing Kids have supported us with online spaces to view media. Our Flickr group has the latest pics!   2011 Flat Classroom Conference - News Update 09/13/2010
PRESS RELEASE announcing partnership with Taking IT Global 2011 Flat Classroom Conference Announced “Join us at the W.A.L.L. - We All Learn & Lead” Beijing (BISS) International School are pleased to be hosting the nextFlat Classroom Conference, to be held in Beijing, China, February 25-27 2011, in partnership Flat Classroom Conferences and Live Events Inc. and with TakingITGlobal. Beijing, China, September 13, 2010 – Following the success of the inaugural Flat Classroom Conference in 2009, co-founders of theFlat Classroom™ Project,Vicki Davis andJulie Lindsay, are pleased to announce that a second conference will take place February 25-27, 2011 in Beijing, China. The event provides a unique opportunity for educators and students to hear from world-class presenters and envision the future of technology-enabled education in a “flattened” environment, where virtual participants join in the conversation from remote corners of the world. The conference organizers are pleased to have partnered with TakingITGlobal in order to make the event more accessible to virtual participants. TakingITGlobal will facilitate pre-conference presentations online, and support virtual conference participation and networking via social media. The 2011 conference will have two strands – a Leadership Workshop and a Student Summit – which will meet separately as well as in combined sessions to discuss and model best practices for promoting international collaboration as part of a “flat classroom.” This year participants will produce not only a video vision of the future, but also curriculum materials to accompany the global projects. The Leadership Workshop will allow educators to explore methods and strategies that provide a fuller understanding of what it means to “flatten” a classroom and participate in global learning projects. Instructional design for authentic collaboration and the use of emerging technologies are key areas of focus within the project-based workshop strand. Youth participating in the Student Summit will share idea, learn about communication and collaboration tools in a flattened world, and work on a project theme that can be transplanted back into their home school. Educators will leave the conference understanding how to collaborate globally and with contacts in hand to start projects. Students will leave the conference with leadership skills, technology skills, presentation skills, and a better understanding of diverse cultures and collaboration.All participants will have the opportunity to develop their capacity and leadership related to using information and communication technology to connect, communicate, and collaborate. Seating for the 2011 Flat Classroom Conference is limited, and interested students and teachers are encouraged to register early. The early bird registration deadline is October 15 2010. About the Flat Classroom™ Project The current series of Flat Classroom™ projects, including Digiteen, NetGenEd and Eracism, immerse educators, experts and students in Flat Classroom™ pedagogy. Flat Classroom™ projects have been described as a revolutionary interdisciplinary educational approach and include global collaborations using Web 2.0 tools, with a focus on digital citizenship, cultural understanding and emerging technologies. About TakingITGlobal Established in 2000, TakingITGlobal serves youth worldwide through a multilingual online learning community and innovative education programs. TIG aims to help young people develop their potential as creative, technology-enabled and globally-aware citizens by strengthening their capacity as leaders and stakeholders, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, and increasing awareness and involvement in global issues. For more information about the Flat Classroom Conference, please contact: Steve Madsen, Conference Administrator, Flat Classroom Conference and Live Events Inc. Email: conference@flatclassroom.org Website: http://flatclassroomconference.com Online Community: http://flatclassroomconference.ning.com Documentary about the 2009 Conference held in Doha, Qatar: http://tinyurl.com/flatclass2009 | AuthorsJulie Lindsay (Beijing, China) and Vicki Davis (Camilla, Georgia, USA), co-founders Flat Classroom Projects, Conferences and Events ArchivesMarch 2011 CategoriesAll |
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