This document discusses how to globalize the classroom and prepare students for an increasingly interconnected world. It recommends that teachers become globally connected themselves by investigating the world, recognizing different perspectives, communicating ideas, and taking action on global issues. Specific suggestions include using online translation tools, participating in global conferences, and setting up flat classroom projects or blogging challenges with international partners. Resources mentioned that can help with globalization efforts include AroundTheWorldWith80Schools.net and VoiceThread. The overall message is that global awareness is important for students in the 21st century.
59. Image Credits Upside Down Globehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/jenmaiser/3694740123/ Drill by Mike Fisherhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/grade6kms/5103565561/
60. Credit & Resources Survey National Geographic- Roper Public Affairs 2006 Geographic Literacy Study http://www.myWonderfulWorld.org Google Maps Google Earth VoiceThread Wikis Blogs Skype
Editor's Notes
Iceberg Concept of Culture90 % of culture below the surfaceAbove: Food, Games, dress, music, visual arts dance, literature, language, celebrationsBelow: courtesy , concepts of time, personal space, rules of conduct, facial expressions, non verbal communication, patterns, notions of modesty, ideals of child rearing, attitude towards elders, tolerance of physical pain, concept of past & future, concept of “self”, problem solving roles in relationship to age, sex, class, occupation, kinship