tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post283112985934717234..comments2024-02-17T01:36:06.347-08:00Comments on Learning and Sharing with Ms. Lirenman: Learning Beyond the Classroom WallsK Lirenmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16058037226665551154noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-40038845405090524902016-02-11T05:36:34.453-08:002016-02-11T05:36:34.453-08:00This is great, there is indeed much learning to ha...This is great, there is indeed much learning to happen beyond classroom walls! I have been so fortunate in that I too have been able to participate in the Global Read Aloud before. You can connect with other classrooms via email, Skype, FaceTime, blogspot/edublogs, google drive, the possibilities are almost endless! I was able to participate in 2015 as a college student in New York, USA, and got connected with a teacher and classroom in Australia. I also had colleauges who got connected with classrooms in the United Kingdom, Spain, and other states in the USA. Participating in this program was a lot of fun, and it definitely is a way for teachers to engage their classroom in a global conversation. In addition to discussing things related to the book, I was also able to learn about their community/country, and vice versa! I also feel that the GRA was a great undertaking in that it really promoted authentic technology use in the classroom. Instead of using my iPad for leisure, I quickly learned how to utilize many of the apps for educational purposes, and to be able to reach across the globe to Australia a few times a week to connect with my group of excited 3rd graders. Thank you for the additional tips about how to start getting connected with the bigger world. I may set up a Twitter account in the near future for when I have a classroom of my own, I've heard it can be a great tool for educational dialogue when used appropriately! Thanks for the post!Alexishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14250042792319955485noreply@blogger.com