Resources of Global Collaboration in K-12 classrooms

1. Resources of Global
Collaboration in K-12
Classrooms
Kilee Christensen & Jade Barney

2. Global SchoolNet
http://www.globalschoolnet.org/index.cfm
● “Global SchoolNet combines education and technology to
strengthen communities and benefit humanity.
● We support brain-friendly learning and improve academic
performance through content-driven collaboration.
● We engage youth and educators, worldwide, in learning projects
that develop science, math, literacy and communication skills,
foster teamwork, civic responsibility and collaboration, encourage
workforce preparedness, and create multi-cultural understanding.
● We strive to prepare youth for full participation as productive and
compassionate citizens in an increasingly global economy.
Founded in 1984 by teachers, GSN is a 501(c)3 non-profit
education organization.”

3. Global Encounters
http://www.globaledguide.org/projects/global-encounters
● Global Encounters is an international student video conference program, offered through a partnership between the
Centre for Global Education (CGE) and TakingITGlobal (TIG).
● We've hosted dozens of events on critical global issues such as child soldiers and armed conflict, women's rights,
mental health, climate change and many more.
● Each conference includes a live event, preceded by a week-long online program of activities through which students
learn about the topics at hand, collaborate with one another and receive mentorship from experts.

4. ArtLink
http://www.globaledguide.org/projects/artlin
k-program
● “ArtLink is an international exchange program designed for
3rd-12th grade classes.
● Students create art pieces that reflect their life and culture,
and exchange their work with a partner class in another
country.
● Students then examine and enjoy the art from overseas,
gaining new insights into both their own and their partner’s
cultures.
● Finally, students share their insights with one another by
posting online thoughtful written responses and photos.”

5. Global Awareness
https://www.globalawareness.com
● “Global Awareness brings expanded educational and cultural opportunities to the forefront for all Au
Pair in America participants. With ongoing opportunities to not only “meet our global neighbor” but
also to build “cross-cultural bridges,” the aim is to encourage better understanding of other cultures,
improve communication between cultures and support the concept of mutual acceptance.
● Through the use of material on the Global Awareness website, presentations done in schools (PK-6)
and special activities and contests which will involve host families, au pairs and community
counselors, the goal of Global Awareness is to emphasize cultural diversity as a source of enrichment
rather than a source of confusion and strife.”