Participate and share: Interactive session 
Recorded Session
The aim of the session is to equip educators with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to engage in global relationships and facilitate student collaboration through authentic project-based activities.
The session will demonstrate how collaborative tools can extend beyond traditional classroom settings and provide access to education for all, anywhere.
The session will showcase the 5C model (Connect, Communicate, Collaborate, Create, Celebrate) and offer attendees access to resources such as lesson plans and student templates.
The session will explore the fundamentals of global collaboration in schools - what it is, why it's important, who can participate, how to get started, and when to implement it and engage.
What is Global Collaboration? (5-minute introduction and presentation)
In a world where international teamwork powers the engines of heavyweight organisations like the UN and NATO, it's a sad paradox that we often leave students to their own devices as they learn what collaboration is through the digital currents of social media trends such as TikTok and Snapchat. As we witness the awkward dance of discord among our political leaders, we must recognise the need to teach the art of true collaboration to our youngsters: that beyond the surface of likes and filters lies an indispensable skill set that needs to be developed.
Why is it important? (10-minute discussion including interaction with response tools)
This section will consider how global collaboration can break down barriers, provide access to opportunities, and foster a more inclusive and equitable educational environment by promoting diversity, cultural awareness, and the development of valuable skills for all students involved. We will examine real-world examples such as the global collaboration that led to the world's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the diverse team of technicians responsible for each new iPhone release, and the international collaboration that is now a routine aspect of many modern-day workplaces.
Who could or should engage? (5-minute presentation of research)
It can be challenging to present the benefits of global collaboration to people who are already aware of its importance. This section will provide delegates with research findings to evidence the educational, social and emotional benefits of global collaboration to help those who need to advocate for global collaboration in their districts.
The research will demonstrate how global collaboration can benefit all students, regardless of their background. It will show that socioeconomic status, gender, race, geographic location, culture, or religion should not limit access to these benefits.
How do I access Global Collaboration opportunities for my students? (30 minutes involving interactive engagement)
This section will offer a brief overview of various avenues into Global Collaboration and organisations that offer support to schools wanting to engage their students with international partners.
After this, participants will engage in various hands-on project-based challenges using freely available collaborative tools. A vast repository of resources, including lesson plans and student templates, will be provided to attendees. These resources serve as a great foundation and assistance to ensure delegates are fully equipped to integrate Global Collaboration into their teaching.
When can I engage? (5-minute summary with 5 minutes for further questions, suggestions or discussion)
Although this seems like a simple ‘now’ answer, we will also dip into the issues surrounding world time zones when working with global partnerships and collaboration.
Attendees will be invited to consider actionable steps to take away from the session in response to the: What? Why? Who? How? When?
Canadian Journal of School Psychology
Best practices in Developing Global Collaborations in education by Danielle Pascual Espino
Global Collaboration and Learning by Julene Reed
Empowering Students to Improve the World in Sixty Lessons. Version by Fernando M. Reimers
Global Education: Using Technology to Bring the World to Your Students by Laurence Peters
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