The document discusses several key topics related to global connections and cultural diversity in education. It notes that minority student populations are growing and more students speak other languages besides English. Effective teachers understand students' diverse backgrounds and experiences and use this diversity to promote achievement. Some strategies discussed include questioning techniques, peer interactions, and reflective journals. The document also addresses digital divide issues and how technology can be leveraged to increase equitable access for all students. Finally, it discusses how culture shapes perspectives and the importance of acknowledging differences while promoting respect among students.

1. Global connection across the world

2.  The changing cultural landscape of schools within America
will also impact your classroom.
 If trends in census data continue, by 2020 the percentage of
minority students in public elementary and secondary
schools will be greater than whites.
 The percentage of elementary and secondary students in
American public schools who speak another language
besides English has rose from 9% in 1979 to 21% in 2008

3.  One who understands and capitalizes on the unique
and cultural attributes and experiences of students to
promote student achievement.
 They are:
1. Socially conscious
2. View students’ diverse backgrounds as assets
3. Understand how learners construct knowledge
4. Know about the lives of the students
5. Designs instruction that builds upon prior knowledge
and experiences

4.  Teacher Modeling-model think alouds, allow students
to be open minded
 Questioning- Use questions that challenge the students
to think
 Quality responding- respond to their questions and
show interest in their thoughts and feelings
 Peer interactions and discussion-Encourage discussions
amongst students in which they respond positively to
each other and also question each other. They should
be able to see multiple points of views about something
 Reflective Journals

5.  You can encourage activities that promote different kinds of thinking:
1. Observing closely and describing what’s there
2. Building explanations and interpretations
3. Reasoning with evidence
4. Considering different viewpoints and perspectives
5. Capturing the heart and forming conclusions
6. Wondering and asking questions
7. Making connections
8. Uncovering complexity and going below the surface of things

6.  WISE: Web-based Inquiry Science
Environments
 Student post online responses at various stages
in their inquiry- It is saved and accessed at a
later date by either the student or the teacher.

7.  Metacognition: the ability to think about our
own thinking
 Reflective thinking helps students make
connections among their learning goals.
 Teachers should incorporate and manage
activities that involve reflection

8.  Digital Divide: the disparity between families and
students who have access to digital tools and
resources and those who do not
 Components of access that should be considered
when tackling the digital divide dilemma
 Access to up to date hardware, software, and connectivity
 Access to meaningful, high quality, and culturally
responsive content and the opportunity to that content
 Access to educators who know how to use digital tools and
resources
 Access to systems sustained by leaders with vision and
support for change via technology

9.  Bring your own device is 1:1 laptop learning in
schools
 BYOD can increase equitable access for all
students
 Students can bring laptops, tablets, smart
phones, or IPADS to school.

10.  Culture shapes how we see the world.
 We have to consider the following:
 Beliefs
 Values
 Attitudes about personal space/privacy
 Facial expressions/hand gestures
 Concepts of self
 Work ethic
 General worldview

11.  Acknowledge students differences and
commonalities.
 Educate students about the diversity of the
world around them
 Encourage them to think critically
 Promote equity and mutual respect among
students
 Motivate students to become active
participants in their learning.

12.  TEC stands for Technology, Education, and Cultural Diversity Center. It was established in
2004.
 It develops and implements a collaborative learning environment based on advanced
technologies.
 Main Objectives:
 To develop innovative educational models that bridge among cultures, using and applying
advanced technologies;
 To train teachers from diverse cultural backgrounds to use the internet and other advanced
communication technologies as teaching tools while becoming acquainted through
collaborative small group learning;
 To develop online teaching units that encourage acceptance of those who are "different
"and make them part of the curriculum in teacher education colleges and schools;
 To create an inter-cultural online community, comprised of the teaching staff of education
colleges and schools;
 TEC Center: Linking Technology, Education and Cultural Diversity. (2012, April 1). Retrieved October 2, 2014,
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