Week 8 : Sharing Projects

Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 16, 2009 2:06 pm
Dear colleagues and friends,
There should be a follow up activities to stay connected with our colleagues in the online course. “Teddy Bear” is very short, but pregnant with loads of meanings. Small kids with the help of their tutors ware able to set uninterrupted connection with the pupil they have shared their learning experience by exchanging their teddy bears and celebrating their achievement through the net. They have learned and improved quite a lot. For content, They have learned about food and art through entertainment. In addition, They have been trained on writing, reading, computer, and linguistic skills

Therefore, as grown up, I am sure to find numerous ways to prolong my learning experience. I will collaborate with my international friend to have an alumni association (Kheira), our forum female leader’s suggestion.” Now, I have all the needed data, I will put what I have learned into practice through participating and involving my students in iEARN’s projects. I am also, inviting our colleagues to Morocco, especially there is an annually conference that is held regularly by the end of March and beginning of April. I can work with my course-maters via the teacher’s iEARN forum.

What’s more, I will create a blog, PBwork, yahoo group, depending on the colleagues’ desire for more sharing. It would be an easy way to facilitate our group effort.
Abdesalam

Replies to this message
• Senorfe_Fiawoo (Nov 17, 2009 11:43 am)
• tubi_naz (Nov 17, 2009 7:52 pm)
• Kheira_Mezough (Nov 19, 2009 9:14 am)
• Hasnaa_Al-hajri (Nov 19, 2009 5:23 pm)




Senorfe_Fiawoo - Nov 17, 2009 11:43 am
Hi Abdesalam,
Your idea about forming an ALUMNI association is fantastic. We might think of doing the same in Ghana where we could net work. You have pointed out a lot of information about the Teddy Bear project. I appreciated it. I do not know how to create a blog I will try to learn about it. Thanks.


Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 17, 2009 2:51 pm
Hello Senorfe,
It is a great idea to start making your blog.
Here is a link that you can use to have your own blog.

http://www.blogger.com/create-blog.g?hs=true

If you need more help, do not hesitate to write.
Good Luck
Abdesalam




Siham_Almaskari - Nov 22, 2009 11:19 am

Hello Abdesalam,
Thank you so much for the link.
I am planning to make a blog in the coming days.
Siham
OMAN

tubi_naz - Nov 17, 2009 7:52 pm

Great idea, it is wonderful to keep the things ongoing...
"Every end leads to a new beginning as sun rises after every set...”
Tubi.



Ferihane_Sami - Nov 19, 2009 2:12 pm
Hi Tubi I m totally agree with you and with Abd elsalam, I like so much your optimistic way of thinking ,really i admire comparison;




Kheira_Mezough - Nov 19, 2009 9:14 am
Hello Abdesalam,
What you say is so promising and ambitious, we have already taken the first step to join the global community, so nothing will disconnect us, my wish is to meet you all face to face if god wants.

Warm Regards
Kheira
Algeria




Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 19, 2009 2:55 pm
Hi Dear,
So inspiring and touching wish. Why we do not meet face to face, especially after this extraordinary interaction?
Let’s start, especially between neighboring countries, which should be enlarged to furthest ones, later.
Let’s keep the candles lit our professional development, again, for the benefits of our universe. It is a public call for those who would like to join!
Abdesalam




Hasnaa_Al-hajri - Nov 19, 2009 5:23 pm
I like the idea of doing a blog I think on doing it also thank you abdeslam for giving us this enhanced ideas
hasnaa



Sem_Buamey - Nov 17, 2009 4:05 am
Dear colleagues and mates,
The "Teddy Bear" project is just well design, and, as you can all see it, the kids have enjoyed it so much. So, what will we become after this course?
The question here is that, what can we, teachers, of this course keep in memory for some of us new in this collaboration group.
I then want to suggest. Can we be given the opportunity to also undertake card exchange project? I believe this will keep us in touch to make difference in the world.
Regards
Sem



Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 17, 2009 6:59 am
Hello Sem,
Could you please, explain what do you mean by "card exchange project"?
Abdesalam



tubi_naz - Nov 17, 2009 8:07 pm
Hi! Everyone,
"It is more blessed to give than receive"...This video brings a unique idea
of sending each other just not the teddy bears but their sentiments as well.
I think we can not only share our formal project, but can also make a habit to send each other greeting cards on international days, festivals ,cultural, customary events, along with brief description about the events. So it will be a cultural exchange combined with writing skills, it can become an ongoing project and also one day it will become a record book of world's events/festivals....


Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 18, 2009 2:36 am
Hello Tubi and all,
These are excellent ideas to exchange greetings to congratulate people who have a national, religious festival or ceremonies. Therefore, we have to be given the calendar of each country. Mine is the following:

1- Aid Alfitr: After fasting the holy Ramadan Shawwal 1 (Hijri Calendar)
2- The Green March November 6
3- The Independence Day November1 8
4- The Slaughtering Feast Dulhijja 10 (Hijri Calendar)
5- The First Moharram Moharram 1 (Hijri Calendar)
6- Christmas January 1
7- The Request of independence January 11
8- Our prophet birthday (PBUM) Rabiaa I, 12 (Hijri Calendar)
Abdesalam




tubi_naz - Nov 18, 2009 2:25 pm
Thanks i 'll soon send you mine...




velma_seakor - Nov 18, 2009 10:33 am
Dear Colleagues
The "Teddy Bears" project is an amazing project. The teddy bear exchange seems to be irrelevant from the its physical prospective but the significance goes with great meaning. Understanding of culture diversity, improve writing skills and promote unity in a cross-cultural world.
For Instance, Bee project Facilitators have link my school with another school from a distance country that my students had to use almost 25 minutes to find on the world map (Slovenia) yet we will be interacting with the help of the internet. Regardless of the distance, language difference and culture we can exchange messages, share experiences and learn new ideas from across the digital divide.
Velma



Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 18, 2009 10:42 am
Hello Velma,
Could you, please, explain what you mean by "from across the digital divide". As far as I now digital divide should be eliminated and not boosted. It creates negative concepts between the poor and rich. The North and the South, between literate people and illiterate one, the dichotomies would be an endless list....
And thank you for sharing and willing to share
Abdesalam




GILLIAN_DSOUZA - Nov 19, 2009 4:04 am
The Teddy Bear Exchange project was something very soothing and meaningful to view. There was beauty in this simple presentation. Some things which may be created to share project work, I have summarized as follows:

1. The exchanges were cultural. The students involved learned about the culture of a place they may not have known.

2. This video showed the necessity of remaining in contact throughout and maybe even after the project has long been implemented to ensure that the best is made of such learning experiences.

2. A video recording of the steps involved will serve the purpose of an album to look back at as well as a guide for future projects and as motivation to get other teachers involved in project based learning

3. The project based learning has far reaching implications as in food, art , language and not to forget the fun students have.

4. The experiences of the students participating in the project may be shared with near and dear ones and their attitude, ideas towards the project may also be recorded.

5. Communication skills through the medium of language and computer skills are also developed.

6. The project video also put forward the idea of recording their experiences through diaries be it paper or digital.

7. Asking students and teachers to reflect on experiences may result in lifelong learning.


Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 19, 2009 5:55 am
Hello Gillian,
A nice and to the point reflection on the Teddy bear video
What I like best is the idea of involving parents in the projects. It is an interesting issue since the parent’s roles is quite significant in enhancing their children’s performance. When parents and school are collaborating, there are always titanic and marvelous outcomes.
Abdesalam




Kheira_Mezough - Nov 19, 2009 9:06 am
Hello Everybody,
Sorry for being late to post my comment but make sure I have read all yours.

I am so moved by the video "picture & music" needless to talk about the great inspiring ideas. So simple but the act of collaboration has been hosted by the kids' hearts. It has challenged all the geographical, cultural, space and time limits and reached its destination. Honestly speaking, we are in the 21st century, and though I have no doubt about the teachers' support and guidance, I do believe that it is the kids will and faith that brought the Teddy Bears safe ashore to their final destination.

This gives me more trust in my students' existing capacities that they will find the way to reach their e-classmates. So I still believe that:" Leading Kids to learning treasures, gives the teacher untold pleasures."

My respect to the kids of El Salvador and Taiwan
And special thanks to: Ms Virginia Kaczorkiewicz
Regards from Kheira Algeria



Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 19, 2009 3:07 pm
Yes, dear,
Indeed " Leading Kids to learning treasures, gives the teacher untold pleasures."
Here some more saying about teachers take from the page link bellow:
http://www.dennydavis.net/poemfiles/teachers.htm

•The art of teaching is the art of assisting in discovery.
•Behind every successful student is an exhausted teacher!
•Blessed are the teachers, for they open minds, touch hearts and share the future.
•Children are a great deal more apt to follow your lead than the way you point.
•Discover wildlife: be a teacher!
•For every person wishing to teach there are thirty not wanting to be taught.
•A good teacher deserves an apple. You deserve the whole tree!
•A great teacher loves teaching others to love learning.
•He who dares to teach must never cease to learn.
Abdesalam