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Although the conference is over, there are links to the recorded sessions. I have attended or listened to about 7 already and they are all interesting in one way or the other. You can also join the Global Education Collaborative - lots of discussion groups and other resources.

iEARN (International Education and Resource Network) is the world's largest non-profit global network that enables teachers and youth to use the Internet and other technologies to collaborate on projects that enhance learning and make a difference in the world. **newsletter is free but there is a minimal cost for joining - seems to be worth it if you are committed to engaging in global projects**

A free week-long online event bringing together educators and innovators from around the world, held Monday, November 12 through Friday, November 16, 2012 (Saturday, November 17th in some time zones).

I have been lucky enough to get involved with this project. This is a great resources for finding out about global projects happening all over the world. One TLP people from 2011-2012 proposed a project through the site and had a great experience

website vetted by IB that provides an opportunity to share thoughts, links, and resources @global project

similar to Global Engage but in the wiki format.

The Global Nomads Group (GNG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to heightening children's understanding and appreciation for the world and its people. Using interactive technologies such as videoconferencing, GNG brings young people together face-to-face to meet across cultural and national boundaries to discuss their differences & similarities, and the world issues that affect them. ** we have a TLP grad that is running a project where students are matched with students in Afghanistan. they will have a live teleconference 5 times over the year - really amazing stuff!**

Projects are a way for teachers to find partner classes, partner teachers or guest speakers for a specific learning activity. You can create your own project or find one where your help is needed. Use the directory to find like-minded teachers all over the world.

Huge Social Learning Network. Loads of projects already listed that you can join or you can propose a project and look for a partner school. ePals also offers its own email that is monitored. ePals also has some associations with the Smithsonian.

These amazing teachers have created a number of different and fascinating global projects. There is "A Week in the Life" for elementary aged children, "Digiteen" for middle school students (we had a GW TLPer participate last year) and "Flat Classroom Project" for high schoolers.

Information about how to match your class with a Peace Corps Volunteer

Similar to Flat Stanley, students send a teddy bear or other soft toy around the world and track its progress!

read the book, send a Flat Stanley, use tech to track, reflect, observe!