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E-learning for Global Citizenship with Conectando Mundos: A South African Experience

Authors:
Fortunate Gunzo
Lorenzo Dalvit
Areta Sobeiraj
Barahona Rodrigo

Keywords: Connecting Worlds; Collaborative Learning; Climate Change

Abstract:
In this paper we discuss the work we have been doing with Connecting World, a global online platform which brings together children from around the world to engage collaboratively, on different topical issues towards finding workable solutions. The project draws on some aspects of collaborative learning to ensure that a rich virtual learning environment is created for learners. Working closely with teachers in their facilitator role, we assist schools and learners from different countries, backgrounds to share their experiences and tackle difficult questions on Connecting Worlds. In this paper, we share our experiences incorporating South African schools on this platform. Through an open ended questionnaire, teachers evaluated the 2010 edition of Connecting World in South African schools on climate change. The teachers also participated in a focus group discussion. From the findings, issues of time, language and technical problems were prominent.

Pages: 106 to 110

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2012

Publication date: January 30, 2012

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4367

ISBN: 978-1-61208-180-9

Location: Valencia, Spain

Dates: from January 30, 2012 to February 4, 2012