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Hop Aboard the Global Cultural Exchange

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Pennsylvania Convention Center, Terrace Ballroom Lobby, Table 19

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Yaritza Villalba
Educational Consultant
MCKENZIES ADVENTURES LLC
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Yaritza Villalba leads professional learning opportunities, centered on culturally responsive sustaining education (CRSE), to an international network of educators. With thirteen years of experience in Urban education, Yaritza supplies many effective strategies and resources for educating and supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous. and people of color) students and families. Over her career, Yaritza became an Assistant Principal and an author of culturally relevant children's books creating opportunities and experiences for students of color to gain fair access to resources that spark critical thinking and meaningful conversations in and out of the classroom.

Session description

The Flip Global Cultural Exchange is an immersive virtual experience connecting students of all ages, languages, and ethnicities for the purpose of building on cultural awareness, appreciation and the acknowledgment of diverse voices and experiences. Attendees will discover ways to connect diverse learners by utilizing Microsoft Flip and Immersive Reader.

Purpose & objective

Participants will be able to:
1. Discover new ways to engage learners through the effective use of technological tools. (Microsoft Flip, Microsoft's Immersive Reader, & Canva)
2. Create an inclusive classroom environment and community.
3. Explore culturally responsive sustaining pedagogical practices to support all diverse learners.
4. Learn how to effectively plan and execute a global instructional activity.
5. Learn how to provide multiple avenues for students to successfully engage with content.
6. Use technological tools (Microsoft's Immersive Reader) that encourage students with disabilities and ELLs to work independently.

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Outline

Introduction to Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (10 minutes)
Connection to Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education (5 minutes)
Microsoft Flip: What and Why? (5 minutes)
Activity: Push all the buttons! Exploring the Flip Camera (10 min)
What is a Global Cultural Exchange? (10 minutes)
From an idea to a Global Initiative (5 minutes)
Exploring the Global Cultural Exchange (10 minutes)
Activity: Cultural Awareness (10 minutes)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (5 minutes)
Q & A

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Supporting research

Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain: Zaretta Hammond
Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy: Gholdy Muhammad
Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Curriculum and Instruction: Gholdy Muhammad

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/culturally-responsive-teaching-culturally-responsive-pedagogy/2022/04

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Session specifications

Topic:
Global collaboration
Grade level:
PK-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Curriculum/district specialists, Principals/head teachers, Teachers
Attendee devices:
Devices useful
Attendee device specification:
Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
Participant accounts, software and other materials:
Download the Flip App: www.flip.com
Subject area:
Social studies, World languages
ISTE Standards:
For Educators:
Citizen
  • Create experiences for learners to make positive, socially responsible contributions and exhibit empathetic behavior online that build relationships and community.
Designer
  • Explore and apply instructional design principles to create innovative digital learning environments that engage and support learning.
For Students:
Global Collaborator
  • Students use digital tools to connect with learners from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, engaging with them in ways that broaden mutual understanding and learning.
Related exhibitors:
Microsoft Corporation,
Canva for Education

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