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Digital Learning Recommendations
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Global Education Assessment tools
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Global Resources
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Google Earth: When ever I read a book that takes place in another part of the United States or the World my class travels via Google Earth to that place. They love it and it's easy to do.
https://Google.com/earth Padlet: This is a great tool for the classroom. You can post a question on the page and students can answer individually or as a group. They can add a picture to support their answer. https://www.padlet.com ThingLink: This is another great digital tool to use in the classroom. Student groups could upload a picture of the country they are studying and than add icons that when clicked on give a fact. https://www.thinglink.com.edu Skype: Skyping is pretty common now and there are lots of ways to find a class to skype with. Sending a message out on Twitter works very well! Twitter: Twitter is an awesome digital tool for teachers. You can connect with other teachers, organizations, and activities. It wasn't to hard to learn how to use. https://twitter.com Food Network: Yes, students love food! I had read a book that took place in Morocco. My class than went online to www.OurAfrica.com to learn more about Morocco and watched a video about Couscous Friday a tradition in Morocco. My students wanted to have Couscous Friday. I went on Food Network and found a recipe for Moroccan couscous. My students loved it and at conference time many of my parents told me they had to go out and buy couscous. Food is a very good way to connect children to the World. https://www.foodnetwork.com |
As we all know computers are here to stay and change daily, so it can be intimidating if you don't feel comfortable in the digital world. But with the development of technology it makes it easier to connect with the world. The best thing to do is select one new digital component to start like Google Earth and as you get more tech savvy you move to maybe Skyping with a classroom. Once you give it a try you will be surprised how one thing leads to another and before you know it you'll be building your own website!
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There are a lot of assessment tools to use but during my Fellowship with TGC/IREX and researching a few I found that Asia Society had some really good resources. Besides excellent assessment tools they have free downloads for Rationales, Performance Outcomes, I Can Statements, 21st Century Skills and many more resources for teachers. Also check out their Project-Based Learning page which has an area stating how to connect local with global.
http://asiasociety.org/education/lesson-plans-and-curriculum
(* When you navigate to the education page there is an area on the right side to sign up for "Education Week" newsletter. Asia Society has an informative blog to follow.*)
http://asiasociety.org/education/lesson-plans-and-curriculum
(* When you navigate to the education page there is an area on the right side to sign up for "Education Week" newsletter. Asia Society has an informative blog to follow.*)
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When you visit the Oxfam Education Site you will find five main tabs; Resources, Global Citizenship, Whole School, Teacher Support, and Education Blog. This site is full of resources and excellent teaching materials. If you click on the teacher tab at the top of the page it will take you to a page to sign up for their newsletter, helping you stay connected to the newest resources.
https://oxfam.org.uk/education/global-citizen
https://oxfam.org.uk/education/global-citizen
World Savvy not only has resources/projects for teachers to use in their classroom but they also have Professional Development and a Global Competence Certificate for teachers to further themselves as Global Citizen educators. (I have not used this site yet so I'm not sure about any fees required to participate.)
https://www.worldsavvy.org
https://www.worldsavvy.org
I've listed a few resources teachers can use to help them globalize their instruction.
Primary Source: Excellent resource that is free to the public and provides resources for educators to support them in providing globalized instruction. www.primarysource.org/homepage
Global Competencies Matrix: A rubric that describes the four competencies of global education: investigate the world, recognize perspectives, communicate ideas, and take action. It gives a clear idea of what students would be able to do for each competency. http://www.edsteps.org/CCSSO/SampleWorks/Matrix_Print_Apr8.pdf
Educating for Global Competence: Preparing Our Youth to Engage the World: Resource to help you incorporate global competencies into your classroom. http://edsteps.org/CCSSO/SampleWorks/EducatingforGlobalCompetence.pdf
Asia Society: The Asia society is non-profit organization that supports several programs that seek to promote global competence. The International Studies Schools Network (ISSN), comprising of 20 public and internationally themed secondary schools serving urban high end groups, is one of the programs that aims to develop globally competent students. http://asiasociety.org
National Geographic: The National Geographic site provides Activities, Lessons, and Unit Plans for teachers to use in their Science and Social Studies classroom. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education/teaching-resources/
Global Competencies Matrix: A rubric that describes the four competencies of global education: investigate the world, recognize perspectives, communicate ideas, and take action. It gives a clear idea of what students would be able to do for each competency. http://www.edsteps.org/CCSSO/SampleWorks/Matrix_Print_Apr8.pdf
Educating for Global Competence: Preparing Our Youth to Engage the World: Resource to help you incorporate global competencies into your classroom. http://edsteps.org/CCSSO/SampleWorks/EducatingforGlobalCompetence.pdf
Asia Society: The Asia society is non-profit organization that supports several programs that seek to promote global competence. The International Studies Schools Network (ISSN), comprising of 20 public and internationally themed secondary schools serving urban high end groups, is one of the programs that aims to develop globally competent students. http://asiasociety.org
National Geographic: The National Geographic site provides Activities, Lessons, and Unit Plans for teachers to use in their Science and Social Studies classroom. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education/teaching-resources/
Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms
Do you have the passion for Global Education? Do you have the drive to change your teaching? Do you want to Travel, Discover, and Learn?
If this sounds like you than apply for the Teachers for Global Classrooms Fellowship.
www.irex.org/project/teachers-global-classrooms-program-tgc
If this sounds like you than apply for the Teachers for Global Classrooms Fellowship.
www.irex.org/project/teachers-global-classrooms-program-tgc
The Teachers for Global Classrooms Program (TGC) is a year-long, fully funded professional development opportunity for US elementary, middle, and high school teachers to become leaders in global education. Global education is integral to building 21st century skills, and teachers are the greatest resource to empower students as global citizens. TGC equips teachers to bring an international perspective to their schools through targeted training, experience abroad, and global collaboration.
Goals
TGC Fellows become global ambassadors in their classrooms, schools, and broader communities through:
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Project Activities
"I found my voice in Global Education and it's changed my perspectives in my classroom and in my life". Deb Morgan
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