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Anthony P.

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David Ross

Lurner Group, Founder

@davidPBLross

Educational Consulting with a focus on innovative instructional practices.

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Education Pioneer, Raspberry Pi Foundation

I'm passionate about STEM education and diversity in STEM. I want to give every child access to an education that will change their lives and the lives of their communities for the better!

@MissPhilbin

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I am a Director of Education in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Read my book.

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Beaverton School Dist.

Beaverton, Or.

Innovation Strategist (Ed tech specialist). International teacher bringing home what the world has taught me

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Founder of PenPal Schools

PenPal Schools connects over 70,000 students from more than 70,000 countries to learn together through curriculum-guided PenPal exchanges. We're passionate about authentic learning experiences and cross-cultural exchange. Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight!

@penpalschools

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Director of Professional Development/Organizational Learning

Prof. passion: learn, connect, create, impact.

@ortagisd

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2nd Grade Teacher

I am passionate about finding fun & unique ways for my students to own there learning! I love when I have presented a concept or concepts, introduce a project and watch where they take it! My two favorites are their annual creation of a 3D 8'x24' Rainforest for Earth Day and the 'Neighborhoods' that they created using Minecraft!

@GinterKathryn

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I am a New York City public school teacher. I want my students to have a greater understanding of the world. Sadly, even though they live in one of the most diverse cities in the world, too often I find that their understanding of other cultures is really limited and filled with stereotypes. I am looking for ideas on how to change that. @Linsey1951

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Innovation Strategist Beaverton School District

I enjoy creating different resources and helping teachers create for their students.

@jonsamuelson

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3rd Gr. Blended Learning Classroom

I am passionate about connecting my students to the world, and also helping them find their own gifts and passions.

#MysterySkype #GeniusHour #FlatStanley

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K-2 Tech Teacher/Coach NJ

Passionate about my students not only consuming tech but producing with it and collaborating globally.

@K2techieteacher

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STEM Educator, Instructional coach from Phoenix, AZ

Passionate about global collaborative inquiry, robotics, making, PBL

@jmakaz

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Through being part of the Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) community, I've recently had the honor of connecting with a fellow recipient - Jacqueline Corricelli. In addition to our PAEMST connection, we are both also computer science educators and advocates. I am so fortunate to have been able to get to know her and to interview her for this blog post.

What does PAEMST mean to you?

PAEMST is a formal celebration of how much I love math and learning. I am humbled and honored to be a part of this powerful network of teachers. It means that I have done well so far in terms of learning, growing, and leading. It also means that I have a responsibility to continue this journey. I continue to seek ways to increase my abilities to reach more students, help more teachers love this field, and grow my own knowledge base.

Tell me about your CS journey...

My computer science journey started at a young age. I have always loved technology and learning. My first experience with programming was when my aunt gifted my a Commodore PC. Older Ranger Rick magazines had Basic Programs in them (at least that is what I remember). I coded them on this computer, experimenting especially with pictures. I saved these programs on an old tape player and replayed/adjusted them. I did not know this was computer science. It was a fun way to pass the time. In school I loved mathematics. My degree was in Math and Statistics from the University of Connecticut. To me, math was a beautiful story that never really ended. I did not discover the computer as a tool and/or computer science until I graduated from UConn and started work at Raytheon as a Systems Engineer. There, I used C++, Matlab, and several other programs. I went to school at night to learn programming (C++) and I read/researched/attended seminars at Raytheon related to Radar Systems and Electrical Engineering. It was "just-in-time" training. I had wonderful mentors/teachers who helped me to fill in the holes so I could be successful in my job. I stayed there for three years, learning and growing. At the same time I was volunteering at the Framingham YMCA helping a young girl learn math. Kristy helped me understand that the type of learning I was doing (on the job, just in time) is a way to help students learn math too. I began transitioning to the field of education about a year after I started working with her. My certification is in math education, 7-12. I had earned 24 credits in this area at UConn so the pathway to certification was not too strenuous. By Summer 2003 I had my first job teaching Math and the school I had graduated from - East Windsor HS, CT. There, I taught programming and/or computer science skills within math courses. I loved helping students use their graphing calculator to code/automate solutions. In addition, we used Excel and Geometer's Sketchpad as computational tools to automate and better understand math. For all of this, math was the centerpiece. I transitioned to teaching computer science as a standalone skill/course in 2013. I started teaching in West Hartford CT (Conard HS) in August 2010. I started working toward teaching AP CS A by attending summer institutes in Summer 2012. My supervisor and principal at the time supported my training. I became a Phase II Pilot Teacher for AP CS Principles in 2013. Then our school partnered with the state to bring Exploring CS as a course to round out our curriculum. So, in order, we started with AP CS A, then AP CS Principles, and now Exploring CS. I have taught all three. I currently teach AP CS A, AP CS Principles, and Precalculus. I have also written a test prep book for AP CS Principles; https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Science-Principles-Advanced-Placement/dp/0738612340. The next course we are looking to bring to Conard is in Cybersecurity. I will be attending a Gen-Cyber training this summer.

Please share a memorable moment teaching CS.

I have been teaching AP CS A for five years now so some of my former students are now employed. One of these students came back to Conard and helped my current students prepare for a technical interview. She led the interview, using one of my current students as a "candidate" and helped that person (and every other person in the room) be better prepared to land the job of their dreams. This is something I constantly come back to in my classes to justify why students need to practice explaining their thoughts, defending their reasoning, helping each other, and asking questions.... it was a totally authentic defense of project-based learning/teaching. In addition, the idea of each generation helping the next to grow and be better prepared for the future is the main reason I went into teaching - it was a lovely reminder of that for me.

What do you think is the greatest challenge in CS education and how do you think it can be addressed?

The greatest challenge is how do we find and retain creative and innovative people in an institution that is slow to change. The best part of American Education is that we believe anyone can and should be given the opportunity to learn. The system is rooted in tradition centered on this valiant principal. However, from these roots, the system does not have enough flexibility to change. The current structure of funding, training, and coursework means that in order to fully implement computer science K-12 we need more flexibility than currently exists. Certification continues to pose a problem at all grade levels. With computer science it is a major issue since that field and the associated learning will never be complete for a teacher that wants to be current with the field. Teachers are eager to learn, but opportunities are not always available to them due to cost or location. To learn project based approaches and authentic content, teachers would benefit from on-the-job training. It would be wonderful for all teachers to experience what it is like to work in the field and learn what is going on right now so some of these authentic problems can be shared with students, without penalty to their work place or retirement. This could be accomplished during the summers or perhaps through sabbatical experiences. This would also allow workplaces near to the location of graduates to influence our instruction to better prepare our graduates for their future.
I'd like to take the opportunity to express how grateful I am to my district and my coworkers for their ongoing support. My supervisor is a leader in our district and my greatest supporter. Thank you!

Thank you, Jackie, for all you do for CS every day!

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Through being part of the Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) community, I've recently had the honor of connecting with a fellow recipient - Jacqueline Corricelli. In addition to our PAEMST connection, we are both also computer science educators and advocates.

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My passion is learning and working with tech to support diverse needs and disabilities worldwide - reducing barriers and expanding inclusion.

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Building a community of young

global agents of change! thewonderment.com

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Tech Director Stone Magnet Middle School • New Media Consortium Ambassador • Apple Distinguished Educator 2003 • Genentech Access Excellence Fellow • EdTech Consultant

I have hosted Three Global PhotoContests • Visual Literacy And Science Literacy Advo

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A) 5th grade dual language math/science teacher

B) Multicultural awareness, storytelling, science and creativity.

C) @mambadri

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I'm a 5th grade Teacher in So Cal. Global School Play Day co-founder Podcaster = Bedley Brothers EdChat @Scotteach and @BedleyBros

www.globalschoolplayday.com

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Instructional Designer

GEC Advisory Board

Passionate about supporting education for global ready students.

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Director of Innovation, GEMS World Academy - Chicago /GEMS Americas

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Thomas Steele-Maley - foresight, research and design for new ecologies of education.

I cultivate fundamental change in education through the design and implementation of new educational ecologies. My work centers on foresight research, design, the start-up process and support for a range of projects. I occasionally write long-form posts and field notes, keep a wiki and you can find me on twitter. This site is proudly hosted with Reclaim.

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Associate Professor of Education @ Bloomfield College

Robotics experience for 15 years with RoboCup and RoboCupJunior,

Global Ed experience with teams participating from around the world @ RoboCupJunior.

Teaching robotics to creative people :)

@amy_eguchi

amy_eguchi@bloomfield.edu

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Professor at Eastern Connecticut State University. Interested in global connections with other teacher education and liberal arts programs. Twitter - @davidstoloff. email - stoloffd@easternct.edu.

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Instructional Technology Specialist, Houston, TX Would love to connect and collaborate with elementary classrooms nationally and internationally. @amymarina

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I work for a non-profit, Kidnected World. Our passion and mission is to connect kids all over the world through creativity and social good projects. Our first initiative is www.thewonderment.com, a platform for kids to share, explore and connect with each other. We are so excited to be a part of this global discussion

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Retired elem. principal & univ. Pre-service instructor; Co-host of Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinars for educators. @pgeorge

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Retired from PDE, now an advocate for research, policy and process for engaged learning and future ready schools.

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Akevy Greenblatt from Baltimore MD Lead consultant for Star Educational Consulting. Twitter @akevystaredu

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Spanish Teacher (3-5) from NJ I am looking for more connections for mystery Skype to teachers from Spanish speaking countries. @camccullough1

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Happy to be here! Looking forward to a great afternoon of learning.

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Teacher and administrator in Oslo Norway. Wrote the book Connected Learners with my students 2 years ago. @annmic

Love to connect with other highschool teachers.

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Educator for over 20 years. Education consultant. Love discussing Digital Storytelling, Empathy as THE 21st Century Skill, STEM, creativity and entrepreneurship. @sammorra

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Transform Learning ~ written by Samantha Morra

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Originally posted on https://www.appleseedsblog.com Too Much Drama - The Social (Media) Lives of Kids and What Parents Must Do Now - By Samantha Morra May 9, 2017
Middle School is full of drama. There's just no way around it. It starts to creep in around third or fourth grade and is in full force by 6th grade. Most of the drama is focused on a child's need for two competing forces, autonomy and acceptance. By the time they start middle school, the drama becomes a part of everyday life as kids realize they are more autonomous from their parents and they seek acceptance from their peers. This was true long before social media came onto the scene, but it does amplify the drama of the middle school years. Now social media is a part of our children's social, emotional and intellectual development. Some ways that your child and his/her friends use social media may shock you and, the more you know, the better prepared you will be to deal with it.

Our common strategy for most parenting issues is to reflect upon how we were raised. Unfortunately, this does not help us since social media was not around when we were kids. Grown-ups may use social media but certainly not the way our kids are using it. Keep in mind, there are real benefits to kids using social media, including access to information, increased communication, and help in developing a sense of self. Just as we prepare our kids for life in the real world, we need to prepare them for life in the digital world, so we need to start teaching them about privacy and judgment when posting online. Two general rules to follow are:

1. Encourage your child to only use age appropriate sites and to be truthful when registering on a social networking site. Review the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule ("COPPA") and the terms of service sites for the social media accounts they set up.

2. Review and set privacy settings on all accounts - Know what you are sharing. (A good tip is to opt-out of geolocation and location check-ins unless you are sure of the privacy settings.)

As we all know, there can be serious downsides to online sharing too: cyberbullying, de-friending/following, exposure to inappropriate content, and sexting.

Be prepared to discuss:

1. Friending/following and de-friending/following - Who should they follow or friend? When should they unfollow or unfriend someone? How will they feel when someone unfollows or unfriends them? Don't assume everyone you meet online is who they appear to be.

2. Photo sharing - Not only is their privacy a concern, but they need to understand and respect the privacy of others

3. Revealing too much personal information

4. What to do if they see something inappropriate for children

5. What to do if they are contacted or "friended" by someone they do not know

6. What to do if someone is being unkind, hurtful or offensive to them or others

7. What are the consequences if they mess up, make a mistake, or feel that something has gone too far

The last discussion topic is sometimes the hardest conversation to have. Be real about what your expectations are for your child and discuss them before an issue erupts. Draw up a contract or plan. The American Academy of Pediatrics has a useful family media use plan tool, and give your kids some input so they are a part of the discussion. It is important to give them a pathway so they feel safe to involve the adults around them. It is also important to support them as they deal with both the social and emotional impact of social media.

The drama of middle school will not end anytime soon. The best ways parents can navigate through this tough time is by being knowledgeable that what current trends are in social media and keeping the lines of communication open with their children.

Here are some great resources get you started:

Common Sense Media - Parent Concerns
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/parent-concerns
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): Media and Children Communication Toolkit
https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/pages/media-and-children.aspx
The Family Online Safety Institute
https://www.fosi.org/
Netfamilynews.org
http://www.netfamilynews.org/

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Transform Learning ~ written by Samantha Morra

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Originally posted on https://www.appleseedsblog.com Too Much Drama - The Social (Media) Lives of Kids and What Parents Must Do Now - By Samantha Morra May 9, 2017 Middle School is full of drama. There's just no way around it. It starts to creep in around third or fourth grade and is in full force by 6th grade.

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Instructional Technology Specialist/Technology Teacher/Technology Educator,

sheila.edtech@gmail.com

fredericks_tis

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Global Learning for All

CEO, VIF International Education

@dyvif

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Library Media Specialist, LearningAllTheTime,QuestEd,IFC focused.

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IT TeacherIntegrator K-12

Sydney, Australia

@KarenBinns

karen.binns@sgcs.nsw.edu.au

Love teaching, love collaborating with students and staff. Connecting and networking create many of the best learning experiences.

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Director of Languages Other Than English and Integration of Instructional Technology

Love languages and love tech!

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Superintendent FWSU Vermont

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On April 6, eighth-grader Wyeth Haddock represented BFA-Fairfax in the National Geographic Vermont State Geography Bee at Castleton State University. Wyeth earned his spot at the State Bee by winning the school championship in February, then taking a qualifying test.

At the State Bee, Wyeth competed against 73 other middle schoolers from across the state. Wyeth advanced to the final round after finishing among the top 10 overall scorers in the preliminary rounds. In the final round, the competitors faced a variety of geographic challenges and questions. These challenges included selecting a city for solar and wind project based on their knowledge of population and climate and identifying a world city using only precipitation and average temperature data.

The field was narrowed from 10 students to 6, then to 4, until the final 2: Wyeth and Mary Fowler, who represented Eastern Vermont Homeschoolers. Wyeth came in second place overall, just missing out on the chance to represent Vermont at the National Championship in Washington, DC.
Congratulations to Wyeth for an outstanding performance!
Jennifer Skerrett is a 7/8 Social Studies Teacher and Geo-Bee Coach at BFA Fairfax. You can follow her @jskerrett

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On April 6, eighth-grader Wyeth Haddock represented BFA-Fairfax in the National Geographic Vermont State Geography Bee at Castleton State University. Wyeth earned his spot at the State Bee by winning the school championship in February, then taking a qualifying test. At the State Bee, Wyeth competed against 73 other middle schoolers from across the state.

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ANESU Innovation Coach

ccamara@anesu.org

Innovating education through personalization and technology.

Passionate about learner-centered education for all, young and old.

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5th grade teacher from DE

Blogger: Diary of a Public School Teacher

@briteeyes49

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Staff Author, Education at LinkedIn @schink10

Passionate about revolutionizing education through empowering students to change the world as they "learn how to learn“.

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Modern Lang. Dept. Chair/US Spanish Teacher at The Shipley School (Independent school just outside Philadelphia)

Curious about the world. Always looking for ways to deepen my global understanding and pass it on to my students.

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passionate about high quality professional development to transform teaching & learning

@JenWomble #FETC

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4th grade teacher from Indiana! Ready to learn here at #ISTE2015

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So excited to learn more at ISTE. I am the Director of Technology & Library Media and am the president of the Wisconsin ISTE affiliate, WEMTA. We are working on a Global Certificate at Arrowhead HIgh School. Tweet me! @librariandonna

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Elementary tech and reading teacher, interested in global connections and makered

@love2runnteach

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Williams College, Program coordinator for outreach in North Adams, MA, public schools

Passionate about iPads in K-7 classroom learning, art, music, dance and Global Connections

@MollyPolk

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PUHSD Director of Tech, Google Certified Teacher, IACUE Board Member, Leading Edge Certified, previous HS English Teacher, Literacy Coach, Tech Coach @jswilliams

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I'm a teacher of English and curriculum studies from China. I'm also interested in global citizenship education.

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@mwebsterbcps

I'm a reading specialist in Baltimore County, Maryland. I'm thrilled to be opening a brand new elementary school in my district!

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Math TOSA for @PUHSD in CA. 1st ISTE, 1st GEC IACUE board

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Associate Principal at a new school in Perth, Australia.

Looking to learn new ways to engage students in learning.

@lizsmithlass

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Joseph Banks Secondary College | Banksia Grove

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The vision for Joseph Banks Secondary College is to create a vibrant culture of excellence, opportunity and success for students, staff and the community.

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Spanish Teacher from NJ (3-5) I am passionate about edtech and content integration. I'm looking for mystery Skype contacts from Spanish speaking countries. @camccullough1

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I'm the Dir of Ed Tech at Garrison Forest School (gfs.org). I'm a connected teacher and passionate about learning,

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Technology Coordinator

Mountain Brook Junior High, Mountain Brook, Alabama

I am the Technology Coordinator for a 7-9 school in a school district south of Birmingham, Alabama. I am an organizer of edcamp Birmingham, edcamp Mountain Brook, TEDxYouth@MBJH, CoSNCamp and lead a TED-Ed club. I am looking forward to discussing the importance of a global education and learning of new resources/opportunities!

@suzanbrandt

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@guilhermegc

Work in creating new courses curriculums for Coding, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Global Understanding and many others 21st century skills at ABA Global Education in Brazil.

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A ABA Global Education (ou Associação Brasil América) oferece os melhores cursos de inglês de Recife, únicos reconhecidos pela Embaixada Americana. Além de informações sobre eles, o portal oferece notícias, fotos, vídeos e informações sobre a Escola Bilíngue ABA Global School (Maple Bear) que faz parte do centro de ensino e também do centro de estudos e carreira no exterior e dos diversos cursos focados em competências do século 21.

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Susan Lucille Davis

Middle School English

'Iolani School

Honolulu, Hawaii

@suludavis

sdavis@iolani.org

Love to connect with readers and writers around the world!

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4th grade teacher, love learning new tools for engaging my students, @missbamberger

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I am a Digital Learning Specialist at Garrison Forest School. I work with students in grades PreK to 5 as well as the teachers in my division. I enjoy learning from and connecting with other educators from around the world.

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just got back from the INTERNATIONAL ASSOC of Special Education in Wroclaw, Poland. Interested in issues re: diverse needs and disabilities around the world, and how tech can reduce barriers. Any one else into this?

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Grade Four teacher for 25 years!

Passion is being with kids and integrating technology on a daily basis in a purposeful way!

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I am a principal of a brand new elementary school K - 5 in Baltimore County, Maryland. All of our students will have a device to access digital resources. @LyonsMill

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PBL as strategy for engaged learning, authentic problem solving, global action

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GT Teacher, PLTW Lead Teacher, Classroom Teacher of 30 years. Passion: Teaching children to change the world.

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Educational Technology Specialist and authorized Google Education Trainer.

@itechteachers

K-8 District going 1:1 Fall of 2015

Http://www.itechteachers.com

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Superintendent FWSU - Vermont

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On April 6, eighth-grader Wyeth Haddock represented BFA-Fairfax in the National Geographic Vermont State Geography Bee at Castleton State University. Wyeth earned his spot at the State Bee by winning the school championship in February, then taking a qualifying test.

At the State Bee, Wyeth competed against 73 other middle schoolers from across the state. Wyeth advanced to the final round after finishing among the top 10 overall scorers in the preliminary rounds. In the final round, the competitors faced a variety of geographic challenges and questions. These challenges included selecting a city for solar and wind project based on their knowledge of population and climate and identifying a world city using only precipitation and average temperature data.

The field was narrowed from 10 students to 6, then to 4, until the final 2: Wyeth and Mary Fowler, who represented Eastern Vermont Homeschoolers. Wyeth came in second place overall, just missing out on the chance to represent Vermont at the National Championship in Washington, DC.
Congratulations to Wyeth for an outstanding performance!
Jennifer Skerrett is a 7/8 Social Studies Teacher and Geo-Bee Coach at BFA Fairfax. You can follow her @jskerrett

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Middle School Social Studies teacher/tech coach/GET/GCT. My passion is tech integration & becoming a "global educator" as I was just accepted in the Teachers for Global Classrooms Project (US State Dept.) @fabhistory

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Elementary T-L, Wlma leader, TLC3 trainer. Passion is getting kids excited about reading, learning, trying new things. @r0nthelibrarian

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Elementary teacher and tech lead for our school. Passionate about kids having a real purpose for learning. We love to make global connections through Journey North, virtual meetings, and the Global Codethan. I'd like to do more and connect more teachers.

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I'm an English teacher, blogger, author etc. excited for my first Global Ed Con.

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#globalclassroom project

@mrsmorgansclass

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I teach fourth grade at Shorecrest Preparatory School in St Petersburg FL. I', working on connecting my classroom to the world.

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I am a STAT Teacher in Baltimore County Public Schools. This means I work primarily with teachers as a support and resource for them.

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I am an instructional technology consultant in Iowa and former 6-12 Social Studies teacher., I love creating and participating in opportunities involving student creation, connection, and citizenship (remember the Social Studies part of my bio?). I believe that all students have gifts to offer the world and I hope to help them share those!

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I am transitioning from teaching English in grades 9-12 to being an edtech coach on the Central Coast of CA. @gericoats

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I am a K-6 technology and gifted teacher at North Schuylkill Elementary in Northeast PA. I love getting my kiddos to think in new ways, whether we are doing coding, passion based projects, or working with others in another state or country.

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I am an instructional technology consultant with Prairie Lakes AEA in NW IA. I am a former English teacher, and I continue to work to help students find a love of reading and writing. I am passionate about empowering students to make a difference. I love designing and supporting learning opportunities that involve creativity, connection, and literacy. I also value and support connecting classrooms globally.

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Philadelphia, PA

I am a Lower School Technology Coordinator here in Philadelphia. I love passion-based learning and inquiry. I love sharing students' passions and genius with the world through global connections and technology.

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Hershey, PA

I teach middle school Geography (6th grade) in Hershey, PA. My classroom is 1:1, so there are many opportunities to bring the world into my class.

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New Rochelle, New York

I am an Instructional Technology Facilitator that supports Daniel Webster Magnet School.    My role as an Instructional Technology Facilitator is to collaborate with classroom teachers and staff in grades K-5 to design and implement teaching and learning activities that infuse technology. Together, we work to meet the curriculum objectives, while assuring that the students are given the opportunity to learn and master their technology skills in a developmentally appropriate sequence.

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New Rochelle, NY

I am an Instructional Technology Facilitator at Jefferson Elementary School. I work with students, teachers and administrators. In this role I work collaboratively with all staff to align curriculum to the standards and provide support for any projects they are working on for the year. @smulqueen

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New Rochelle, NY

http://jeannineshields.com

I am an instructional technology facilitator serving a K-5 elementary school in New Rochelle, NY. Our district is a culturally diverse school district. We are referred to as an urban-suburban district.

This past year, I learned about makerspaces, STEAM education, and other engaged learning theories. I created a community space in which teachers, students, parents and staff can collaborate. #OurSTEAMCafe, @neene.

Connected learning helps us broaden students horizons.

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Country Day School

Escazu, Costa Rica

Starting next month I'll be the Ed Tech Integrationist at the Country Day School in Costa Rica. In the past I've been a Director of Technology, Academic Technology Coordinator and teacher in independent schools. I have been transformed by my experiences in cultures different from my own and want to facilitate experiences like that for others. I look forward to connecting with everyone today.

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http://www.unitetoeducate.org/ http://about.me/melda.yildiz

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San Jose, CA

I am Adjunct Faculty for Foothill College in Los Altos, CA and the Director of Educational Innovation for Presentation High School in San Jose, CA. I have held the roles of Teacher, Vice Principal and Director of Technology. My passion is ensuring equity, access and teacher education.

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San Jose, CA

I am the Manager of EdTech Services for the Santa Clara County Office of Education, serving 32 districts with nearly 300K students in the Silicon Valley and beyond. I was previously an English Teacher and Vice Principal. I'm also a GCT (which I guess is a GCI now). I care deeply about empathy in education and building connections.

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Salt Lake City, UT, USA

I am the Communication Director for Kidnected World. We created an online global ed creative platform called the Wonderment (the wonderment.com) My passion is to create an environment where every kid knows they are a creator and that they have a place in this world. I have found, like many others here, that the best way to do this is by expanding their worldview at a young age.

@the_wonderment

@brianspittler

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St. Louis, Missouri, USA

I am a Theatre & Film Teacher from St. Louis Missouri. I am also a Google Certified Innovator and a Google for Education Certified Trainer. I want to connect and share with teachers all over the world and I invite them to celebrate World Theatre Day next March 27, 2016. My collegue Karla O of the http://dramateachersnetwork.wordpress.com/ blog & I developed worltheatreday.info website as central place for teachers and studnts to go to celbrate the day. Karla is pictured with me below.

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New York, NY

Founder/President, GlobalEdLeader

As an independent consultant, my passion is working with global education organizations to assist them with program and organizational development. I'm also excited to work with school & districts to help them think more strategically about how to help all their students develop global competence. Previously served as the Executive Director of Asia Society's International Studies Schools Network. Excited to connect with other like-minded #globaled advocates!

@bwileyone

@globaledleader
www.globaledleader.com

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I am an Instructional Technology Specialist in Aldine ISD. I am looking forward to learning, connecting and growing my PLN. I am here because my #GET2ISTE cause was funded.

Houston, Texas

@Kharima4

http://goo.gl/W4PLD0

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I am the Director of Academic Technology at St. George's Independent School in Memphis, TN. I am also a GCT and ADE, and I am on the Advisory Council for Dr. Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots. Additionally, I am the Director of Tundra Connections for Polar Bears International. I travel and consult globally. I am currently pursuing my doctoral degree, focusing on Global Leadership.

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Teacher, Computer Science

Berea, Ohio

I am a computer Science teacher with the Berea City Schools. I have a passion for global education. I have been involved in global projects with my students for over the past 5 years.

@Williams1Sheri

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Hi all, I introduced myself below already but wanted to share the website for the new book I am writing that will be released later this year called, The Global Educator.

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What's inside
PART 1: The Global Educator
This section focuses specifically on 'the global educator': characteristics, the technologies used, globally connected learning and barriers and enablers to becoming global. Case Studies share the stories of seven global educators who tell of the 'how and why' of being a global educator.
PART 2: Leadership for Global Education
This section examines the role of leadership in implementing global learning experiences at all levels. This includes the evolution of global leadership in education, how to lead for global citizenship and effect pedagogical change, as well as a new approach to pedagogy 'cosmogogy' for learning while connected to the world. Case Studies explore the activities of nine global education leaders who, diverse in location affiliation, share stories of cultural and global significance and help us to understand the challenges faced by leaders whose goal is to broaden and deepen the learning for those around them.
PART 3: Online Global Collaboration
This section shares ideas and practices to do with online global collaboration and includes many current examples of global educators and leaders who are connecting and collaborating for a multitude of reasons using a diverse basket of tools and strategies. Design approaches to online global collaborative learning are shared through the 'Online Global Collaboration Taxonomy'. Case Studies feature educators and online global interactions, collaborations and projects. There are many stories of struggle and resilience, joy and hope. Educators from Australia, South Africa, Denmark, USA, Canada and more are featured as they share what they are doing to embed online global collaboration.
PART 4: Take Learning Global
Finally this last section shares ideas and concrete examples for how to take learning global. Specific organisation and activities are shared followed by a 'call to action' and how to adopt a global approach. Case Studies explore opportunities for professional learning and collaboration. These include online and virtual courses and conferences as well as face-to-face events. In addition thought leaders and activators share their thoughts about higher education, community of practice development, and global learning across the curriculum.

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'The Global Educator: Leveraging Technology for Collaborative Learning and Teaching' For global educators and global education leaders who want to know how to take learning global. This book provides essential pedagogical approaches and frameworks for global collaborative learning. It is also a collection of

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I am an Associate Professor at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. Currently, I'm working with an especially talented group of ADEs and Apple employees in a global online doctoral program in Educational Leadership.

@dimason

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I am retired which means instead of having semi-regular hours, I work more and more and more. My current passions "the sky is no longer the limit," "space is our future, our past and our present." I am currently working with LBL, EIS and NASO.

http://new.icollaboratory.org

@icollaboratory

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I am the Chief Innovations Officer at Excelsior Springs School District in Missouri. I am passionate about pushing boundaries to transform teaching and learning for students and staff.

@mnebel

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I work for Global Nomads Group - digitally connecting youth around the world. I am passionate about global education, peace education and inter-cultural exchange.