The Global Educator Podcast

Jazzing Up Global Learning: Unleashing Online Global Collaborative Learning

In this episode of Deep Dive, we explore the concept of Online Global Collaborative Learning (OGCL), drawing from Julie Lindsay's innovative analogy of jazz ensembles. Lindsay, an educational tech expert, connects the improvisational and collaborative nature of jazz to effective global online education, highlighting the importance of individual contributions within a cohesive group.

We delve into the frameworks for successful OGCL, emphasizing the intersection of online, global, and collaborative learning, and explore Lindsay's identified attributes: connection, openness, autonomy, and innovation. This episode offers practical strategies for educators and leaders to harmonize curriculum flexibility, sustain cross-cultural partnerships, and embrace innovative pedagogical approaches.

Join us as we uncover how to foster a dynamic learning environment that mirrors the richness and spontaneity of a jazz band, preparing students for diverse and interconnected futures.

Strategies for collaborating virtually in teams or groups

Julie explains more about how to develop empathy, communication, collaboration, leadership and compromise for online collaboration in virtual teams or groups.

Online Global Collaboration - Getting Started.

https://www.openlearning.com/courses/introduction-to-online-global-collaboration

How to be successful in this course

Online Global Collaboration - Getting Started

Online course launched July 6 through Open Learning https://www.openlearning.com/courses/introduction-to-online-global-collaboration

Playbook 1: Module 4 introduction by Julie Lindsay

Julie shares an overview of material found in Playbook 1: Foundation, Module 4

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The Global Educator Case Study 3.2 - Sheri Williams

Sheri shares her school district and personal story into shifting learning at the high school level to embed online global collaborative learning.

The Global Educator Case Study 3.2 - Amy Jambor

Amy shares her school district and personal story into shifting learning at the high school level to embed online global collaborative learning.

Playbook 1: Module 3 introduction from Julie Lindsay

Julie introduces Playbook 1: Module 3 - Online global collaborative learning modes

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Playbook 1: Module 2 introduction from Julie Lindsay

Julie introduces Playbook 1: Module 2 - Online collaborative learning, basics to beyond

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The Global Educator Case Study 4.7 - Leigh Zeitz

Dr Leigh Zeitz lectures in teacher eduation at the University of Northern Iowa in the USA. He talks about the importance of supporting global connections in education, especially providing experiences for new teachers.

The Global Educator Case Study 4.6 - Judy O'Connell

Judy O'Connell is a Senior Lecturer and Program Director for the School of Information Studies at Charles Sturt University. She shares a reflection on the state of higher education in Australia around leadership for global learning.