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Distance Learning Specialist
Kristin was a middle school teacher until her affinity for/love of technology as an engaging learning tool led her to become a technology professional developer. She enjoyed supporting teachers in their journey with technology integration, especially because technology is constantly evolving. There's no complacency and never a dull moment in the world of technology! As time progressed and our world evolved, Kristin began to see more clearly how technology could be used to make connections outside the walls of the school buildings. Today, Kristin's job as a Distance Learning Specialist enables her to connect students and teachers with others all over the world.
Distance Learning Specialist
Throughout her career as an educator, from classroom teacher to Distance Learning Specialist, Liz has been passionate about student choice and unique learning experiences for that go beyond the classroom walls, spark imagination, and open doors to new possibilities. Currently, Liz works as a Distance Learning Specialist with Erie-2 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES and is an active member of the NYS Distance Learning Consortium and the Global Video Conferencing Education Group.
Session description
Be a world traveler... no passport necessary! Join us as we connect with a class *somewhere in the world* to play "Geography 20 Questions" (often called "Mystery Skype) and discuss the powerful ways this game can open the door for global learning experiences.
Purpose & objective
Teachers will understand the rationale and benefit of global connections through videoconferencing.
Teachers will experience Mystery Skype live so they can understand what the experience is like and how they could lead this activity with their class.
Teachers will have the opportunity to ask questions about this means of global connection and how it can lead to student learning.
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Outline
Presenters will share a 10-minute introduction to the benefit of global connections and what Geography 20 questions is and how to play.
Presenters will lead the group through the activity with a class somewhere else in the world.
Presenters will debrief and discuss variations of the activity as well as answer questions from the participants.
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Supporting research
Classes Take Trips Around the World With This Game. https://www.npr.org/2019/05/03/719103958/classes-take-trips-around-the-world-through-this-game
Mystery Skype: Where in the World Are They? https://www.iste.org/explore/In-the-classroom/Mystery-Skype%3A-Where-in-the-world-are-they%3F
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