Following hot on the heels of the Learning 2.0 conference there is a buzz around ISB. Teachers are asking new questions, taking new risks and experimenting with possibilities. For a technology and learning coordinator this is an important time. A moment to seize. Right now it is important to provide support, celebrate ideas and broadcast the creativity of the staff. It is certainly wonderful to have Kim Cofino around getting hands on with teachers and students in the classroom. It is amazing what she has done in just over a month. If you are looking for a collaborative project to jump on to there is no better place to start than here “20 project ideas inspired Learning 2.0″. If you are interested in working with teacher and students from the International School of Bangkok just post a comment on our CONNECT 2 blog and we will get back to you.

How inspiring would it be if your principal and vice principal were to model 21st century literacy by starting their own blogs? We are fortunate to have just that. Struan and Annelies have done just that. It sets a new standard for leaders to follow.

The Learning 2.0 conference was a reaffirmation that we are on the right track. That our ideas are sound and that this movement is not just a trend but is rooted in best practices, sound pedagogy and inspired people. What became clear over the course of the weekend was that while these tools are fantastic for enhancing teaching, learning and the curriculum, they can be even more powerful in helping solve some of our global problems. By bringing people and their ideas together from all corners of the world we all draw a little closer, see each others perspectives and deepen our patience and tolerance.

Tomorrow, Sept 21st it is PEACE ONE DAY  which provides a fantastic teachable moment to take a few minutes to discuss peace with the class and why it is important. One of our grade four teachers in particular is looking to get some global perspectives on this question and is having his students post to his blog tomorrow as part of the refection process. If you are interested in connecting your classroom and sharing your student perspectives please drop by http://lamontslearningblog.blogspot.com/ and have you students post. Make sure that they leave their country of origin after their first name so the students can see where the comments are coming from.

We hope to hear from you and your students!

Peace