Introduction

===// The Global Communities module has been designed to provide three ready made professional learning activities for teachers. ........................................................................................................................................... // === //How does it work? The activities have been divided into three separate weeks and are a blend of face to face and online learning. The first activity, Learning Talk is best suited to a face to face setting where participants can discuss in groups. The module has been designed so that it can be used at any time. How much time is required? // For use as a group activity each session is planned to be 60 – 90 minutes long // What will participants get out of this? // Teachers will have the opportunity to learn about and practice some of the latest thinking around relationships, communication and collaboration. In addition, there is the opportunity to examine some material related to the Inquiry process and to visit three global learning communities – TakingITGlobal, iEARN and ePals. // "Conversation is your core technology for improving and transforming learning" - Joan Dalton //

// Must participants be highly computer literate? No, the level of computer literacy required is basic. Participants should be familiar with accessing web pages and using email. // // How does this fit with the NZC & other school priorities? // The module has been created to support the NZ Curriculum and in particular the Key Competencies. It also offers some pathways for implementing work with the new National Literacy standards. Documents supporting this module are: // [|Being Part of Global Communities] // // Teachers as Learners: Improving Outcomes for Maori and Pasifika Students through Inquiry // // Making a Bigger Difference for all Students - Schooling Strategy 2005-2010 // // Let's talk about Personalising Learning // // Enabling the 21st Century Learner // ===//Can I work with others entirely online in this module? Yes - just introduce yourself on the Getting to Know You you page at the beginning of the module // ===