Seven_Steps_to_a_Flat_Classroom

= Seven Steps to a Flat Classroom ([] = A. What is a Flat Classroom?
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38332 || = || Flattening your classroom ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38333 || = || Understanding the term Flat Classroom ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38334 || = || Understanding synchronous & asynchronous communications ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38335 || = || Understanding the principle of dual communications ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38336 || = || Understanding characteristics of Flat Classrooms pt. 1 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38337 || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">= || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Understanding characteristics of Flat Classrooms pt. 2 ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38338 || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">= || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Starting the Flat Classroom Project ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38339 || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">= || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Characterizing a successful Flat Classroom teacher ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38340 || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">= || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Setting up a Flat Classroom Project Matrix ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38341 || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">= || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Setting up a flat digital video assignment ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38342 || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">= || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Understanding the collaborative wiki assignment ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38343 || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">= || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Assigning additional assessments during a FC Project ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38344 || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">= || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Comparing and contrasting the FC Project & the Horizon Project ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38345 || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">= || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Reviewing composition & tools used for FC Projects ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38346 || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">= || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Applying the ISTE Nets Standards to your Global Projects - Standard 1 - Creativity & Innovation ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38347 || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">= || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Applying the ISTE Nets Standards to your Global Projects - Standard 2 - Communication and Collaboration ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38348 || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">= || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Applying the ISTE Nets Standards to your Global Projects - Standard 3 - Research & Information Fluency ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38349 || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">= || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Applying the ISTE Nets Standards to your Global Projects - Standard 4 - Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38350 || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">= || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Applying the ISTE Nets Standards to your Global Projects - Standard 5 - Digital Citizenship ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38351 || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">= || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Applying the ISTE Nets Standards to your Global Projects - Standard 6 - Technology Operation and Concepts ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38337 || = || Understanding characteristics of Flat Classrooms pt. 2 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38338 || = || Starting the Flat Classroom Project ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38339 || = || Characterizing a successful Flat Classroom teacher ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38340 || = || Setting up a Flat Classroom Project Matrix ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38341 || = || Setting up a flat digital video assignment ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38342 || = || Understanding the collaborative wiki assignment ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38343 || = || Assigning additional assessments during a FC Project ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38344 || = || Comparing and contrasting the FC Project & the Horizon Project ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38345 || = || Reviewing composition & tools used for FC Projects ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38346 || = || Applying the ISTE Nets Standards to your Global Projects - Standard 1 - Creativity & Innovation ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38347 || = || Applying the ISTE Nets Standards to your Global Projects - Standard 2 - Communication and Collaboration ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38348 || = || Applying the ISTE Nets Standards to your Global Projects - Standard 3 - Research & Information Fluency ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38349 || = || Applying the ISTE Nets Standards to your Global Projects - Standard 4 - Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38350 || = || Applying the ISTE Nets Standards to your Global Projects - Standard 5 - Digital Citizenship ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38351 || = || Applying the ISTE Nets Standards to your Global Projects - Standard 6 - Technology Operation and Concepts ||

B. Step 1: Connect Yourself
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38352 || = || Connecting to resources to help transform your classroom ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38353 || = || Connecting to colleagues around the world ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38354 || = || Sharing bookmarks with others - del.icio.us ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38355 || = || Sharing bookmarks with others - Diigo ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38356 || = || Listening to podcasts ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38357 || = || Looking at iTunes for professional development ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38358 || = || Utilizing free online conferences pt. 1 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38359 || = || Utilizing free online conferences pt. 2 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38360 || = || Utilizing free online conferences pt. 3 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38361 || = || Utilizing free online conferences pt. 4 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38362 || = || Utilizing free online conferences pt. 5 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38363 || = || Utilizing free online conferences pt. 6 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38364 || = || Connecting yourself in four strategic ways ||

C. Step 2: Connect Students
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38365 || = || Establishing disciplinary measures ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38366 || = || Understanding the teacher's role in collaboration ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38367 || = || Understanding netiquette, respect, & cultural understanding ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38368 || = || Connecting classrooms online - overview of the five phases ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38369 || = || Connecting students within the classroom asynchronously ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38370 || = || Connecting students within the classroom synchronously ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38371 || = || Reviewing suggestions for connecting students within your classroom ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38372 || = || Connecting students within your school & district pt. 1 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38373 || = || Connecting students within your school & district pt. 2 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38374 || = || Beginning with Managed Global Projects ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38375 || = || Finding Managed Global Projects - elementary level pt. 1 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38376 || = || Finding Managed Global Projects - elementary level pt. 2 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38377 || = || Finding Managed Global Projects - middle school level pt. 1 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38378 || = || Finding Managed Global Projects - middle school level pt. 2 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38379 || = || Finding Managed Global Projects - high school level ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38380 || = || Finding Managed Global Projects - all ages ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38381 || = || Understanding the structure of student to student connection projects ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38382 || = || Understanding the teacher role in connecting students ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38383 || = || Understanding the administrator role in connecting students ||

D. Step 3: Create Prolearners
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38384 || = || Understanding the concept of a prosumer and prolearner ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38385 || = || Blogging and educational networks - Creation Option #1 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38386 || = || Finding Virtual World Projects - Creation Option #2 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38387 || = || Geocaching and Virtual Worlds - Creation Option #2 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38388 || = || Summarizing places to join Virtual World Projects ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38389 || = || Podcasting from a cell phone using Gcast - Creation Option #3 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38390 || = || Creating interactive hyperlinkable videos using viddler - Creation Option #4 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38391 || = || Bookmarking and Sharing using Diigo - Creation Option #5 ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38392 || = || Motivating and assessing students ||

E. Step 4: Communicate
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38393 || = || Understanding challenges of a global project ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38394 || = || Preplanning global projects ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38395 || = || Summarizing the benefits of a Global Project ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38396 || = || Reflecting as part of the Global Projects process ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38397 || = || Understanding the importance of Techno-Personal Skills ||

F. Step 5: Character
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38398 || = || Teaching ethics and character in an online classroom ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38399 || = || Understanding the role of student voice ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38400 || = || Understanding the important character traits ||

G. Step 6: Citizenship & Safety
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38401 || = || Discussing safety, privacy, photography, & digital citizenship ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38402 || = || Understanding privacy concerns in online projects ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38403 || = || Determining appropriate use of photographs & avatars ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38404 || = || Using photographs of individuals & groups ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38405 || = || Understanding appropriate online behavior ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38406 || = || Handling problems in online spaces ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38407 || = || Determining a common knowledge base for administrators & teachers ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38408 || = || Remaining current on safety & digital citizenship issues ||

H. Step 7: Choice & Focus
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38409 || = || Helping students make choices ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38410 || = || Creating a Personal Learning Network (PLN) ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38411 || = || Describing teacher strategies for promoting focus ||
 * http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/almovie?key=38412 || = || Reviewing the 7 Steps to Flatten Your Classroom ||