Challenge 15

Challenge 15 required students to tell about their experiences working the the Flat Classrooms textbooks.  The survey was short and to the point.  It asked what students learned while using the textbook as well as different web based programs the student may or may not have used while working with the textbook.  At the end of the survey, students were asked for suggestions on how their experience could have been improved.  My thoughts were to create a weekly blog for students to follow while using the textbook. 

Challenge 14

Challenge 14 in the Flat Classrooms textbook calls for the student to collaborate with peers about the creation of a possible Flat Classroom workshop or conference.  Below is the generic schedule I would use if tasked with creating a schedule for such a conference.

Flattening the Classroom

Workshop Schedule

7:00 – 8:00                  Registration

8:00 – 8:30                  Welcome and Outline of Events

8:30 – 9:30                  What is a Flat Classroom?  Speaker:  Gregory Gray

                                                - Introduction to Flat Classrooms

                                                - Benefits of Flattening the Classroom

9:30 – 9:45                  Break

9:45 – 10:45                Preparing for a Flat Classroom Project

                                                - Finding Partner Schools

- Teaching Proper Internet Etiquette

                                                - Teaching Cultural Awareness

10:45 – 11:00              Break

11:00 – 12:00              The Planning Process.  Speaker: Jane Doe

                                                - Initial Planning

                                                - The Importance of Student Inclusion in the Planning Process

                                                - Obtaining Student Input for Project Outcomes

12:00 – 1:30                Lunch

1:30 – 2:30                  Legalities         Speaker:  John Doe

                                                - Internet Safety

                                                - Privacy Laws

                                                - Copyright Laws

2:30 – 2:45                  Break

2:45 – 4:00                  Project Ideas   Speaker:  Eddie Winslow

                                                - Example Projects

                                                - Success Stories

                                                - Distribution of Materials