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The Horizon Report Preview is out! Below are the selected emerging technologies that will be written up in the full report by February. Flat Classroom invites interested teachers with High School classes to join the NetGenEd 2013 project that focuses on collaborative student research and multimedia development based on these emerging trends. Read full details here: http://www.netgened.org/ Time-to-Adoption Horizon: One Year or Less - Massively Open Online Courses - Tablet Computing Time-to-Adoption Horizon: Two to Three Years - Big Data and Learning Analytics - Game-Based Learning Time-to-Adoption Horizon: Four to Five Years - 3D Printing - Wearable Technology

"MARK YOUR CALENDARS for May 2, 2013!! Megaconference Jr., now in its 10th year, is an international program designed to give students in elementary through secondary schools around the world the opportunity to communicate, collaborate and contribute to each other's learning in real time, using advanced multi-point video conferencing technology. Megaconference Jr. addresses local and national curriculum standards in multiple subject areas. It will also help students and teachers develop the capacity to effectively utilize high-speed networks, videoconferencing and other emerging technologies to enhance learning experiences."

A 'must read' article about the changes and opportunities in online learning globally.

Are you looking for a definitive book on embedding global collaboration into the classroom and managing global projects? This book cover that and more. Written for classroom teachers K-12 as well as teacher trainees and teacher educators. The pedagogy is transferable and shareable by all. Thank you to all those who have been tweeting and sharing that they are reading and using the book! Julie Lindsay, co-author

A webinar I presented for the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration on August 12. In 25 minutes I cover the attributes of a global educator and how to get started with online global collaboration. Registration for my course 'The Global Educator' can be found on the CILC website at http://www.cilc.org/Professional-Development/Get-Certified-with-Courses/Global-Educator-Certification.aspx