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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.

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Snapshot of the VIF Program

1,400 teachers

800 schools

110 districts

6 states

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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

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Video Conferencing

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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™

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World War II: Beyond Textbooks

Curriculum Connections• Social Studies

Cultural Perspectives• Compare and contrast

Student Engagement

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Myths & Legends

Curriculum Connections• Reading • Writing • Science

Cultural Perspectives• Storytelling

Authenticity

Active Participation

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Video Conferencing (three-way)

Curriculum Connections• Social Studies

Cultural Perspectives• Compare and contrast

Personal Interactions

Follow-on Activities

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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

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Wikis

What is a Wiki?

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Wikis

Features• Free• Easy• Secure• Allows file sharing• Web-based

Requirements• Registration• Wikispace name • Time

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Wikis In Action

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Wikispaces: Made for Teachers

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Vodcasts

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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

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Vodcast: Metric Measurement

Curriculum Connections• Math

Cultural Perspectives• Compare and contrast

Student Vodcasts

Accessible Resources

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VoiceThreads

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VoiceThreads

Features• Secure platform• Encourages collaboration• Multimedia• Multiple comment functions• Sharing• Embedding• Allows multiple identities

Requirements• Registration• Microphone or phone• Webcam

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VoiceThreads in Action

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Research Projects 1.0

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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

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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

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