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©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Our Mission: Transforming Lives Through International Education
In the past 20 years, VIF has brought more than 8,000 teachers from more than 50 countries to U.S. classrooms.
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Snapshot of the VIF Program
1,400 teachers
800 schools
110 districts
6 states
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Borderless Learning Panelists
Helen Crompton
United Kingdom
5th Grade
• Video Conferencing (two-way)• Vodcasting• Research Projects 2.0
Vincent Pienaar
South Africa
Middle School Math
• Video Conferencing (three-way)• VoiceThreads• Wikis
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Video Conferencing
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Video Conferencing (two-way)
Features• Occurs in real time• Audio and video• Brings curriculum to life• Fosters global connections
Requirements• Webcam• Speakers • High-speed connection• Programs such as MSN© Messenger, Skype™
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
World War II: Beyond Textbooks
Curriculum Connections• Social Studies
Cultural Perspectives• Compare and contrast
Student Engagement
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Myths & Legends
Curriculum Connections• Reading • Writing • Science
Cultural Perspectives• Storytelling
Authenticity
Active Participation
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Video Conferencing (three-way)
Curriculum Connections• Social Studies
Cultural Perspectives• Compare and contrast
Personal Interactions
Follow-on Activities
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Video Conferencing Platforms
Infinite Possibilities• Connect students with experts• Invite administrators to drop in• Classroom-to-classroom
collaboration • Invite parents to presentations• Involve absent students• Network with others teachers • Hold virtual team meetings
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Wikis
What is a Wiki?
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Wikis
Features• Free• Easy• Secure• Allows file sharing• Web-based
Requirements• Registration• Wikispace name • Time
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Wikis In Action
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Wikispaces: Made for Teachers
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Vodcasts
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Vodcasts
Features• Pre-recorded• Promote cultural diversity• Support various learning styles
Requirements• Video camera• Speakers • High-speed connection• Programs such as Windows Movie
Maker or Apple iMovie
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Vodcast: Metric Measurement
Curriculum Connections• Math
Cultural Perspectives• Compare and contrast
Student Vodcasts
Accessible Resources
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
VoiceThreads
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
VoiceThreads
Features• Secure platform• Encourages collaboration• Multimedia• Multiple comment functions• Sharing• Embedding• Allows multiple identities
Requirements• Registration• Microphone or phone• Webcam
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
VoiceThreads in Action
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Research Projects 1.0
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Research Projects 2.0
Features• Simple to create• Capture attention of students• May be open-ended• Combine technology, language
arts and math• Require students to use
synthesis and evaluation
Requirements• Imagination• Knowledge of students’
interests• Student Internet access
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Benefits of Borderless Learning
Raise Student Engagement• Digital natives
Increase Student Performance• High-order thinking
Develop 21st Century & Global Literacy Skills• Knowledge of other world regions and cultures • Awareness of international and global issues• Skills to work effectively in cross-cultural environments• Respect and concern for other cultures and people
©2009 The Center for International Education, Inc. VIF Program™ and Visiting International Faculty ProgramSM are marks of The Center for International Education, Inc.
Q & A | Contact Information
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