This is the slide deck I used in my Using Google Apps for Global Collaborations at #BLC11 on July 28, 2011

1. Using Google Apps to Foster Global Collaborationspresented by Lisa ThumannSr. Specialist in Technology Education, CMSCE, Rutgers Universityhttp://thumannresources.com@lthumann on Twitter One of the most effective ways to get students collaborating with each other is to use tools that are easily accessible. If the tools are browser agnostic, have no demand for installations or updates and are intuitive, the collaboration is more likely to be effective. Together, we will look at Google Forms, Docs and Sites as a suite of tools to facilitate and foster global collaborations.

2. Horizon Report 2009“Increasingly, thosewho use technology in ways that expand theirglobal connections are more likely to advance,while those who do not will find themselves onthe sidelines.” http://www.nmc.org/pdf/2009-Horizon-Report.pdf

3. Where to Look for Global Collaborations Flat Classrooms Global School Net Kidlink GEC Project Database Connect All Schools iEARN (International Education and Resource Network)

4. EdSteps-Global Competency Matrix http://edsteps.org/CCSSO/SampleWorks/matrix.pdf

5. Google Apps

6. Cross Platform

7. Browser Agnostic

8. Google Docs – Collaborative Writing goo.gl/Ty2Zf

9. Google Forms Templates https://docs.google.com/templates?type=forms

10. Google Sites – Building Websites https://sites.google.com/

11. https://sites.google.com/site/globaled10lisathumann/home

12. Q & A