Links from: Wikinomics
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Here are a few links that are referenced in Wikinomics. While some of these links are not directly related to use in the classroom, they will give you a picture of where global collaboration is heading.
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Help write the next chapter of Wikinomics. This is a wiki that is being used to capture global wisdom related to doing business in the 21st century. You can help write "the definitive guide to the 21st century." Check out what the masses are saying...
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This is intense... If you are a math genius, great with chemistry or physics,enjoy tough problems in biology or just want to see what type of research questions from the business are waiting to be answered, you will want to see this site. These are real questions in search of an answer and if you can help, there may be someone willing to pay you for your solution. Welcome to the world of global collaborative research.
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Do you want to help author a textbook? Here is your chance! Wikibooks is a project to develop open-source text books in many fields. You can view some completed books here as well as join the community and become an author of texts for the future. There are book projects in almost all disciplines. Perhaps you will find a good text for a class that you are teaching.
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While we are on the topic of collaboration and global projects, you will want to check out Curriki, an open-source (free) resource for curriculum ideas. You can find lessons here that are edited by peers as well as post a lesson for others to review. This is one of the sites that Mark featured in this month's Curriculuminous.
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This little site has small games and activities for the younger kids. Many of these activities would be great with the Smartboards in the lower school computer labs. Check out what Active Science has to offer.
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United Nations Cyber School Bus: Use this site to access official, up-to-date information and statistics about different countries. Educators can find high quality teaching materials and educational activities, while students can submit essays on peace, complete quizzes on the world's flags or even ask an ambassador questions. This is has material suitable for all grades. (i.e. Magazine, Spring 2007)
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