“Who are we video conferencing with today Mrs. Cassell?” My day often begins with these words as my busy bees buzz into the classroom first thing in the morning. Since April my grade 2 students have been inquiring about communities around the world. And who better to ask than other kids living around the world…..
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Global SchoolNet
I was introduced to Dr. Yvonne Marie Andres in 2013 after receiving an Honorable Mention at the ISTE SIGOL Awards. Dr. Yvonne Andres’ work in education inspires teachers and students worldwide to engage in internet-based collaborative learning. A former classroom teacher and educator for 20 years, Dr. Andres is the Global SchoolNet’s executive director, co-founder and visionary…..
Video Conferencing with Kids in Kenya, Africa
This week my grade 2 class video conferenced with kids living in Kenya, Africa to learn more about different communities around the world. My students have each picked a country they would like to learn more about and I have arranged video conferences with schools in each of these countries to teach us about their….
