School in the Cloud

What is a SOLE?

A Self-Organized Learning Environment, or SOLE, can exist anywhere there is a computer, Internet connection, and children who are ready to learn. In a SOLE, educators pose Big Questions to students. With the help of the Internet and Granny Cloud volunteers around the world, students discover the answers and new ways of thinking. Anyone can create a SOLE.

What is the Granny Cloud?

The Granny Cloud is a global community of mediators who use Skype to work with children in SOLEs across the globe. Granny Cloud members, or Grannies, are both young and old, male and female. The goal of the Granny Cloud is to stimulate children's curiosity, develop their confidence, and generally to have fun.

What are Big Questions?

Big Questions are the spark that ignites a SOLE session. They are meant to inspire a child's imagination and encourage a genuine process of discovery. Big Questions connect more than one subject and ensure that the SOLE inspires research, debate, and critical thinking.

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