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An Odyssey is defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as:
1 : a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
2 : an intellectual or spiritual wandering or quest
I can’t help but make the association with the above definition of “wandering” ,”changes of fortune” and “quest” with [...]

I was recently contacted by Shanthi Venkataraman, a student from Columbia University, Graudate School of Journalism.
Columbia News Service is staffed by master’s candidates at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Articles are written by the students, then edited and vetted by professional journalists and professors. All articles are transmitted to New York Times News [...]

I received a tweet from Michael Kaechele, Technology Teacher at Valleywood Middle School.

What an opportunity!
Michael and I set the Skype calls up for the following week. I had a meeting with our Judaica teachers to get them involved and Brian, the Social Studies teacher from Michigan, shared a Google Doc with the questions his students [...]

Science and history fairs have been held across the United States (and maybe other countries?) for years. Having grown up in Germany and Argentina, the first time I encountered these events was with my oldest daughter at her elementary school in the 1990s.  According to Wikipedia, Science fairs have been held across the USA since [...]

Many times, I see eyes glazing over, when I excitedly speak with parents or administrators about blogging, skyping or podcasting with students. Many of them, unfamiliar with the tools, will immediately feel uncomfortable. Some will automatically and immediately steer the conversation back to what they know:
What about learning the basics, like reading, writing, math and [...]

I am honored to have been chosen the “Skyping Teacher of the Week” by one of our local TV stations, First Coast News
Silvia Tolisano, the school’s 21st Century Learning Specialist started the program ‘Around the World in 80 Schools’ to bring more awareness to students. “We are promoting global awareness and global connections. Yes, today [...]

Around the World with Skype (English Version)

Alrededor del Mundo con Skype (Spanish Version)
Here are links mentioned in my presentation “Around the World with Skype” (English Version) and “Alrededor del Mundo con Skype” (Spanish Version) and further tips & resources for teacher who are looking to integrate Skype into their classroom.
Skype
http://www.skype.com
Skype connections mentioned:

Author and illustrator [...]

Video Conferencia entre Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano (langwitches.org) en Jacksonville, FL /USA y “Fundación de los Chicos” en Buenos Aires/Argentina.
Aprendizaje y enseñanza en el siglo XXi, proyectos de video conferencias, lecciones con SmartBoards, VoiceThread, blogs, capacitación de docentes y más…

Aprendizaje en el Siglo XXI from langwitches on Vimeo.

K12Online Conference is coming to a computer near you in December 2009 (or any time thereafter).
Since 2006, the K-12 Online Conference has provided outstanding opportunities for free, collaborative, accessible professional learning for educators around the globe. The 2009 conference promises to again provide more exemplary learning opportunities in the same spirit of collaboration and sharing! [...]

Cisco has some fun and interesting commercials about the Human Network. Just learned from Alec Couros during his ustreamed  session of Summer PD 09 about another one. This one just reminds me of our Around the World with 80 Schools connections. Point is, that the Human Network IS ALREADY happening. Cisco’s ads are not science [...]