Connected K-6 Educators: Supporting Openly Networked Learning

What does “Connected Learning” look like with younger learners? What are the benefits of inter-classroom collaboration, and what are some strategies to make ‘breaking down the classroom walls’ a manageable reality?

Tuesday, October 7 from 5-6pm PT (8-9pm ET), was the first realtime chat of the month.

This webinar was part of a month-long series titled “How To Be a Better Connector: Strategies for Educators, Parents, and Admins.” Check out all the details at http://bit.ly/cltvCE14

From this Series:

• Part 2—Connected Parents: Encouraging Peer-Supported Learning
• Part 3—Connected Administrators: Fostering Learning That Leads to Opportunities
• Part 4—Connected Curriculum: Promoting Interest-Powered Learning

View the Conversation
During the broadcast, the conversation also took place on Twitter using the hashtags #connectedlearning and #CE14.

Guests for this webinar included:

• Kristen Wideen – 2nd-grade & 3rd-grade teacher in Windsor, Ontario and an Apple Distinguished Educator
• Suzy Brooks – 3rd grade teacher in Falmouth, Massachusetts and an Instructor with EdTechTeacher
• Ben Schersten – A K-5 Technology Integration Specialist in Burlington, Massachusetts
• Beth Holland – Communications Coordinator and Instructor at EdTechTeacher

Resources for this webinar:

• EdTechTeacher Blog
• Kristen Wideen’s blog
• Suzy Brooks’s blog
• Ben Schersten’s blog
• Projects By Jen: Creative Projects for PreK-6 classrooms
• ePals.com: Connecting Students to Amazing Learning Experiences
• “Twitter in the Primary Classroom” – iBook by Kristen Wideen

Photos/DMLcentral.net

#ConnectedLearning Discussion on Twitter