Tech

1. Althea Penn, m.ed.adm.
Educational Consultant
Using Technology to Promote Global Awareness
in the Early Childhood Classroom
oCreate enriched learning environments that provide the opportunity
for preschool-2nd grade students to develop both academic and 21st
century skills
oIdentify ways to expand the classroom beyond its four walls into the
global community
oIdentify resources which develop globally competent citizens,
workers, and leaders by equipping them with the knowledge and
skills needed
oIdentify technology tools which enhance a child’s
passion for learning and engage all learners

2. 21st Century
Student Outcomes and Support Systems
Core Subjects (3R’s)
Life and Career skills
Learning and Innovation Skills (4C’s)
Information, Media, and Technology Skills
Learning Environments
Professional Development
Curriculum and Instruction
Standards and Assessments

3. Develop Global Awareness
•Using 21st century skills
•Learning from and working collaboratively with others
•Understanding other nations and cultures

4. Apply Technology Effectively
•Research, organize, evaluate and communicate
information
•Access, manage, integrate, evaluate and create
information to successfully function in a knowledge
economy
•Understand the safety, ethical and legal issues surrounding
the access and use of information technologies

5. 1. Smart board 2. Desktop PC 3. Laptop PC
4. Flip Video camcorders 5. Digital Camera 6. Smart slate

6. 1.Projects
2.Digital storytelling
3.Interpersonal
communications
4.Web based research
5.Collaborative projects
6.Virtual fieldtrips
7.Multimedia presentations
Promoting Global Awareness through Technology

7. • Connect and collaborate with classrooms around the world
• Participate in standards-based projects
• Share your thoughts and ideas on the forums
http://www.epals.com/
1. Select a project
2. Find a classroom
3. Start collaborating
Projects

8. Essential Questions
1.Why do people celebrate?
2.What special traditions and rituals surround holidays
and festivals?
3.What holidays and festivals are important parts of your
culture?
4.What holidays and festivals are important in other
cultures?
5.What do celebrations around the world have in
common?
6.What is a symbol? How are symbols used in
celebrations and holidays?
Holidays and Festivals
Around the World-Topic: people and cultures

9. http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/2009/11/christmas-map-interactive?msc=mediariver
The World of Christmas
Click on the interactive map to see celebrations in 16
cities around the world.
National Geographic Traveler Magazine
online resources
http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com

10. http://www.collaborizeclassroom.com/
A free collaborative education platform
for students and teachers

11. http://sciencespot.net/Pages/kdztech.html
Rainbow arching over the Eiffel Tower
Paris, France

12. http://www.brainpop.com/
Brain pop and Brainpop, Jr.
• GPS Help! We’re Lost
• Global Warming
• Earth’s Fossil Fuels
• Earth Awareness
Project based lesson plans and resources
http://www.pbs.org/teachers
Search “global awareness”
Classroom resources or lesson plans

13. Digital Storytelling and File Sharing
http://wordpress.com
Draw or write stories or essays
Upload photos
Share with other classes
Post comments

14. Tips for making videos to share
http://www.4kids.org/videos/
http://store.theflip.com/en-us/

15. http://livebinders.com/
Skype in the Classroom
Resources and Ideas for Using Skype in the Classroom
to Build Global Connections
If its not Free Its not for Me!
Safety on the Internet

16. Interpersonal Communications
Develop literacy skills
Publish your student’s work in an online book
http://www.storyjumper.com/

17. http://www.studentreasures.com
Topic Ideas
Writing Activities
Writing, Editing & Illustrating Tips
Parent Involvement & Publishing
Party Ideas

18. http://education.skype.com/
Collaborate on projects
Connect with other teachers

19. Web based research
http://www.timeforkids.com/
http://school.discovery.com/index.html
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
http://www.kids.gov/

20. • Teacher Learning Community
• Student Core Curriculum
• Virtual Field Trips
• Student Internet Safety Curriculum
www. http://simplek12.com/
Virtual Field Trips
www.classroom20.com

21. http://curiosityintheclassroom.com/teachers.cfm
Multimedia Presentations
http://www.discoveryeducation.com
Free resources
Lesson plans
Technology webinars

22. www.wikispaces.com/
www.weebly.com
Create webpages for group editing

23. Maria Knee, NH kindergarten
teacher and winner of the
International Society for
Technology in Education Award
for Excellence in Technology
PK-2 Education
http://mariak.edublogs.org/
http://classblogmeister.com
http://dcskinderkids.wikispaces.com/Welcome+Parents
http://www.blogger.com/profile/11083942869900267879

24. http://sacanet.com/Digital_Learning_Environment.html
Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy
2:1 iPodtouch and MacBook
Resource Page

25. http://playingwithmedia.com/
Wesley Fryer, Playing with Media
Ebook
Workshop slideshow

26. • http://mightybook.com/
• http://www.starfall.com/
More interactive literacy websites
Share book reviews

27. National Education Technology Plan 2010
United States Department of Education
Office of Educational Technology
http://www.edpubs.gov/
Erates and other exemplary programs
Transforming American Education
Learning Powered by Technology

28. 1.Projects
2.Digital storytelling
3.Interpersonal communications
4.Web based research
5.Collaborative projects
6.Virtual fieldtrips
7.Multimedia presentations
Promoting Global Awareness through Technology

29. Promoting Global Awareness
• Developing 21st century skills
• Learning and working collaboratively with other
cultures
Integrating Technology
• Research, organize, evaluate and communicate
information
• Access, manage, integrate, evaluate and create
information to successfully function in a
knowledge economy
Using Technology to Promote Global Awareness
in the Early Childhood Classroom
penntraining@yahoo.com
http://pennconsulting.tripod.com