Morocco- USA CS ‘One Day in the Life’ Videoconferencing through Abobe Connect

sub-theme one:

snapshots of “everyday life”

• Student Products and Posts: “my name” poem and introduction post2 response posts to peers “my name poem” Introduction photo post• Learning Goals: Students will reflect and make comparisons on

their daily livesStudents will create a side-by-side photo essay

after a scavenger hunt.

Sub-theme two: Writing poems: ‘Where I am from’ & ‘ who I am’

• Learning Goals: * Students will craft an original poem based on observations of their neighborhood.* Students will connect individual observations to one another.* Students will share original work with a live audience.* Students will collaborate to create a unified Poem* Students will understand and practice sequencing

Sub-theme Three:YOU MAY THINK I AM____BUT I REALLY

AM_________

• Learning Goals: • Present digital narratives highlighting the ways

youth in America and Morocco are both stereotyped and defy stereotypes

• Final videoconference connection to share select media to a global audience online.

• School and/or community exhibition (posters, photo gallery, etc).

Pedagogical Merits.

• It is a PBL• It is task-based• It lends itself to the SBA• It is based on the ICT ( Digital media creation,

online intraction, blogging, etc..)• It boosts autonomy• It bridges students’ hearts and minds,• It increases motivation and enhances

collaboration and teamwork.

More ….•+ knowledge, students learn how to take responsibility, build confidence, solve problems and work collaboratively, communicate ideas and be creative.•It emphasizes real-world appilcation of technology and skills.•It is meaningful

The closing of the project

June 2/3 2015 in Ouaouizeght, Beni MellalWith the participation

Public Affairs Section-US embassy ,RabatMEARN president

iEARN US CS schools presentation and discussion

Video Conferences with US schools-Moderated by : Jennifer Russel – IEARN US