Just had to share because students are still talking about this in our class community :)
Participating in the Skype-A-Thon #SkypeAThon annual event, also known as the Microsoft Global Learning Connection #MSFTGlobalConnect is always filled with excitement, wonder and curiosity! I am proud to be taking part in these events for four years now, and each year, our class community @McM_MsT is eager to take part in more opportunities to make local and global connections.
Each year varies on the number of connections we make, unfortunately this year, we were unable to connect with two of the classes during the event but a follow up Mystery Skype date has been set. We were fortunate to virtually meet with Alec Taylor, the Vice President of Microsoft Canada @MicrosoftEduCA who generously gave us the gift of his time and responding to student questions, while encouraging student learning with a growth mindset!
There are so many wonderful extensions to Skype-A-Thon that include Skype-A-Scientist and Skype Classroom events that are all free to build relationships with students, educators and experts worldwide! For more information, check out: skypeintheclassroom.com and skypeascientist.com
Students are inspired by experts as their share words of wisdom and students reflect on comments which they have found very inspiring when recommended to find their own networks and supports around the world to lift themselves and others up.
I, I mean, we can’t wait for Skype-A-Thon next year and more readily, our next Mystery Skype!
What is a Mystery Skype? Check this out: https://education.microsoft.com/skype-in-the-classroom/mystery-skype
So exciting to have our students take part in the Global Learning Connection!— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 5, 2019
Thank you Alec Taylor, the Vice President of Microsoft Canada @MicrosoftEduCA for responding to student questions!#SkypeAThon #MFSTGlobalConnect@MicrosoftEDU @SkypeClassroom
"Open Hearts,Open Minds" pic.twitter.com/Zv12dImCEZ
