This document discusses making global connections in education. It begins by addressing reasons teachers may be hesitant to globalize and questions to consider regarding appropriate projects. Potential tools for global collaboration are then presented, including blogs, specialized websites, and video conferencing. The document emphasizes starting small, perhaps finding a partner school or discussing global products. Overall it promotes using available technology to connect students worldwide in safe and responsible ways.

1. M A K I N G T H O S E F I R S T G L O B A L
C O N N E C T I O N S
Reaching Out…
Eric Cole
MEGA Fall Event
November 4, 2010
Find it here…
outputfilter.blogspot.com

2. Why
Globalize?
It’s not TESTED on the
EOCs / EOGs….
We’re in different time
zones…
I don’t have a webcam…
My kids don’t have
email…
I don’t have time to
learn new technology…
I’m the content expert,
shouldn’t I be the one
deciding what’s best for
my subject..
http://www.icjpeace.org/links/

3. S H O U L D N ’ T I B E A F R A I D I T W I L L C H A N G E M Y C U L T U R E ?
Why Globalize?
http://blog.zajigirl.com/.a/6a00e54f81db27883301310fb23393970c-800wi

4. Sun Oct 17, 11:50 AM ET
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, pictured in
Potsdam on Saturday at a conference of younger
members her Christian Democratic Union party, told
the meeting that Germany's attempts to create a
multi-cultural society in which people from various
cultural backgrounds live together peacefully have
failed. (AFP/Bernd Settnik)
Angela Merkel Says German Multiculturalism has
Failed
http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/German-Chancellor-Angela-Merkel-pictured-Potsdam-Saturday-conference-younger-
members/photo//101017/photos_ts_wl_afp/e7b70ad53c28f8a2fc003e123cd59069/print
How Scary Is This?

5. http://electronicportfolios.com/web2/class/web-
2.0-concept.jpg
And this was
almost five
years ago!
Staggering Amount of Information Available

6. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2735401175_fcdcd0da03_b.jpg
WE MUST USE THEM ALL!!!!

7. Where to begin….
IT CAN BE OVERWHELMING…
•WE WILL LOOK AT TOOLS
•WE WILL TALK ABOUT IDEAS
•HOPEFULLY YOU WILL LEAVE WITH AN
IDEA

8. Where To Begin…
S T E P O N E I S T O E X A M I N E Y O U R C O U R S E . W H A T G L O B A L
O U T R E A C H W O U L D F I T Y O U R C U R R I C U L U M , Y O U R
T I M E F R A M E , Y O U R C L A S S E S .
S O M E T H I N G S T O C O N S I D E R …
1 . D O Y O U W A N T T O L E A R N A B O U T A N O T H E R C U L T U R E O R
A C T I V E L Y P A R T I C I P A T E I N A C U L T U R A L E X C H A N G E ?
2 . D O Y O U H A V E S O M E T H I N G T O O F F E R ?
3 . I F Y O U E N V I S I O N A P R O J E C T W I T H Y O U R C L A S S , W H A T
W O U L D B E Y O U R D E S I R E D O U T C O M E .
4 . W I L L A F A I L U R E T O C O M P L E T E A P R O J E C T D E T E R Y O U
F R O M T R Y I N G A G A I N N E X T Y E A R ?

9. http://steeleheaded.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/global-connections.jpg
The fact
that our
world is
now so
connected
makes
cultural
exchange
easier than
ever before

10. We’re already
Globally
connected….
It’s just
taking some
longer to
realize it than
others
"China, India, South
Korea, and Japan have
invested in making sure
that their kids have
access to the technology
and the literacy skills that
they see as a key to their
economic future."
Steve Andrews
Manager, Intel U.S.
Teach Program
http://steeleheaded.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/global-connections.jpg

11. T H E W O R L D ’ S W I N D O W I N T O T H E H E A R T S
A N D M I N D S O F T H E P E O P L E .
Blogs & Specialized Sites

12. WorldView
http://www.unc.edu/world/resources.shtml

13. Asia Society

14. The World is Open

15. Dr. Bonk’s Blog
Dr. Bonk’s Blog

16. Growing Up Global

17. Growing Up Global
Things your school can do right now……..
1. Teachers can take a fresh look at their curriculum and their physical
classroom.
2. Take advantage of the experiences and perspectives of parent
volunteers, international families and staff.
3. Use tele-conferencing to “meet” children in different countries.
4. Find a partner school.
5. Discuss the origins and trading routes of products you use on a daily
basis.
6. After-school programs for everyone, not just children from affluent
families.
7. Public school districts, of varying funding capacities, can launch their own
international schools, in partnership with the community.
8. Build up your library’s resources – and go an extra mile.
9. Use outside expertise to help you.
http://www.growingupglobal.net/page.php?id=16

18. The Flat Classroom Project

19. Global Schools Network

20. Global Education Conference

21. WOW Stories: Connections from the Classroom
Exploring a Curriculum that is International

22. The Global Education Collaborative
Helping Teachers and Students Reach the World

23. Ning in Education

24. The Globe Program

25. http://journeynorth.org/

26. GLOBAL LESSON PLANS & STRATEGIES

27. iEARN
Learning with the world, not just about it ..

28. Global Nomads Group

29. PROJECT EXPLORER
http://projectexplorer.org/goodglobalcitizen.php

30. Twitter.com

31. Google Tools for Educators

32. Twitter & Google Maps

33. Communication, Collaboration and Culture: Connecting your
World Language Class with the World

34. Skype

35. Groups for Educators
SKYPE in Schools –
worldwide listing of
educators broken
down in categories
http://skypeinschools.pbworks.com/
Skype in the Classroom
– The EduSkypers
Phonebook
http://skypeintheclassroom.wordpress.com/
Twitter Guide for
Teachers
http://www.soyouwanttoteach.c
om/twitter-guide-for-
teachers/
The Twitter4Teachers
Wiki
http://twitter4teachers.pbworks.com/

36. Check for School Provided Services

37. My LiveBinder that I constantly update…..
http://livebinders.com/play/present?id=40215
Blogs
40+ Free Blog Hosts
Wikis
• Google Sites - Free websites and wikis
•Wikispaces - Wikispaces - For – Teachers
•Educational workspaces | PBWorks
Photo sharing
•Welcome to Flickr - Photo Sharing
•Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at
Photobucket
•VoiceThread - Group conversations around images,
documents, and videos
Tool Links

38. Links About Global Education

39. The Internet
has opened
many
windows to
the
world…begin
by picking
one.

40. Be the
Networked
Teacher…
Use the computer
in your classroom
or your media
center to reach out
to the world. Show
your kids the safe
and responsible
way to do it.
http://d112learning20.wikispaces.com/file/view/NetworkedTeacher.jpg

41. Give your
kids voice…
and help
them hear the
voice of
people so
different yet
so similar.
How about
exchanging cultural
stories with students
from another country
and together
publishing a book.
Self Publishing -
Lulu.com
http://www.icjpeace.org/powerpoint-gallery/