Classification: (T – open source) (T – online meetings)

Opening Your Classroom to the Rest of the World

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This presentation was presented by Fiona Banjer at the Sixth National IWB Conference in 2009.

Description: In this session you will be discussing a range of online communication tools that enable classes to engage with others all over the world. Freeware such as Skype, VoiceThread and other open source applications remove barriers to communication such as cost and complexity of use. The goal of this session is to establish links to new partners through networks such as ‘Windows on the World’, Twitter and Ning project groups. Participants will share the experiences of Fiona’s early years’ classes with travel buddies and how these online tools have been adapted to suit our context. Access will be given to a list of resources to make use of on returning to school. The IWB offers a powerful opportunity for young users to participate and interact appropriately in wired social situations as they learn to communicate in new and changing contexts.