Session Description

This session is for educators who are new iEARN members or interested in joining the network. In the workshop, we will explore iEARN’s model for collaboration - global project-based learning - and the platform, resources, and opportunities for participating in an exchange. Participants will learn how to find and select an iEARN project, identify partners and participate in an iEARN projects, and how to make the most of iEARN’s Collaboration Centre and other resources for connecting.  

What will educators learn and be able to do at the end of the session?

This workshop will include:

• Introduction to iEARN and global project-based learning
• Overview of purpose and key activities of iEARN projects and the benefits and expectations for teacher and student participation
• Exploration of how to use online tools for connecting and collaborating online
• Project selection support and guided tour of the Collaboration Centre