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