Using the tools learned from the completion of the Flat Classroom® Certified Teacher Pilot Program in March of 2011, Theresa Allen gained the confidence and knowledge to create and put into practice a project of her own, Virtual Vacation.  Students from Sweden and her 8th grade students collaborated in small groups using Skype to talk live to one another and Google Docs to eventually create a presentation on the vacation of their choice.  The Flat Classroom® Certified Teacher program prepared her to create a project where students from almost any part of the world can participate.  The goal of the Flat Classroom® Certified Teacher Program is "for teachers to become leaders in global collaboration within their schools and internationally" (Julie Lindsay, Vicki Davis).  Theresa also managed the Digiteen 11-2 project with students from 3 countries.

We are starting the next round of projects for Flat Classroom Project and Digiteen in January and invite international, particularly non-USA, classrooms to join us.

The Flat Classroom Project is suitable for students 13 years and up and is based on the concepts found in The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman. Students work in global teams to explore the themes and then produce a personal multimedia response. The project runs three times per year, with the next project starting in January. Despite the deadline for applications closing 10 days ago, we are inviting non-USA classrooms to consider joining us and will hold places open until December 17, 2010 for the January 2011 project.
Further details:
Flat Classroom Project: http://flatclassroomproject.net
Flat Classroom™ Project New Teacher Guide
Flat Classroom™ Project Application Form
Flat Classroom™ Project Subscription Information
See current Timeline for more details

The Digiteen Project is suitable for students Grade 7 (11-12 years old) and up. It explores the concepts, behaviors and attitudes of being a global digital citizen in teams of students from around the world. Classrooms then design an action project within their school and share this with the global community.
Further details (applications for the next project starting in February is January 15):
Digiteen Project: http://www.digiteen.org/
Digiteen™ Project New Teacher Guide
Digiteen™ Project Application Form
Digiteen™ Project Subscription Information
See the Timeline for more details.

Do you have any questions about Flat Classroom Projects?
Email us at fcp@flatclassroom.org

Julie Lindsay
Director, Flat Classroom Projects