This document discusses globalization in 21st century education. It defines globalization as the erasing of borders through increased communication and information sharing across media like the internet. This provides a large marketplace of ideas and allows people to interact globally. For students to succeed, they need global awareness and the ability to make connections across cultures. The document provides examples of how technology like Skype, social media, and virtual worlds can facilitate global collaboration in classrooms. It argues that technology is essential for erasing borders and that teachers should expose students to this new style of global living and learning.