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I participated in Global Ed conference 2010. it was excellent. here is the NING, really worth signing up and participating.

Check out this site for PBL, global learning project.

This is a very powerful graphic rendering of what words cannot easily convey. Thanks, Bob!

I agree Jere. I think it is a great segway into PBL. Lots of good PBL could be generated by just looking at this site and starting to ask some interesting questions. Why? Bob

The fall 2011 semester marks the first five course offerings from the Global Online Academy. These courses are designed, developed, and taught by teachers from member schools and are available for member school students. What makes people sick? What are the best ways to mitigate health disparities?

Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) today announced the launch of edX, a transformational partnership in online education. Through edX, the two institutions will collaborate to enhance campus-based teaching and learning and build a global community of online learners. EdX will build on both universities' experience in offering online instructional content.

Join me for a one or two- day workshop on Whole Brain Thinking: Cultivate 21st Century Creativity and Leadership at Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC Wednesday & Thursday, November 30 - December 1, 2011 or Thursday, May 31 or Thursday & Friday, May 31 - June 1, 2012 Times: 9 am - 5 pm Cost: One day $225 or Two days $350 (both are tax exempt) Recent surveys indicate skills in critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration and innovation are crucial for achieving success in a global economy.

An online article in CNET news on social networking, advantages for schools. Why not work with school communities to solve the issues of concern instead of walling students out from participating in a global network.