Globalization integrates different cultures, values, and ways of life. It is important for education because it teaches students diverse perspectives and ideas they may not have otherwise encountered. Globalizing education helps students become more accepting of others by learning new concepts and cultures. Modern technology enables near-instant global communication, which both depends on and drives further globalization. Globalization in education involves teaching students to be global citizens, respect diversity, and see themselves as part of an interdependent world community through activities like simulated UN programs and international community service.

1. Definition
Globalization is the
integration of different
world views, cultures,
values, ideas, beliefs,
technologies, standards,
and ways of life.

2. Importance
Globalization is important in education
because it teaches the students different ways
of life, different ways of thinking, and ideas
that they may have never heard before.
Globalization helps students learn new
concepts, cultures, and beliefs that will help
them to become diverse in these areas. It will
also help them to be more accepting of others
and more open to changes and ideas later in
life.

3. How It Applies to 21st Century
Education
Globalization can be used to education
students by:
• Teaching how to be “Global Citizens”
• Learning to respect and value diversity
• Being a part if an interdependent community

4. Examples
 Creating a simulated United Nations where
each student represents a different country
in the United Nations
 Becoming involved in community service
projects or campaigns
 Researching different countries and their
contribution to Math and Science fields

5. Role of Technology
Modern technology allows for near instantaneous
communication between people worldwide, which
in turn, makes for globalization.
In education that means being able to be connected
with classmates and teachers in an instant.
Globalization is dependent on communication
technology, and communication technology is in
turn dependent on globalization. Communication
technology is just one of the factors that has played
a major role in spreading globalization, and some
experts believe that globalization would have never
been possible in the absence of communication
technology.

6. Works Cited
 http://www.buzzle.com/articles/impact-of-communication-technology-on-
globalization.html
 Pictures from:
 http://schorring.wordpress.com/
 http://www.portalsvijesti.com/teme/nwo/globalizacija-i-njezina-nacela/
 http://michaelczinkota.com/2012/02/daily-iconoclast-how-has-globalization-and-
technology-changed-our-lives/
 The sites from which we got the pictures do not correlate exactly with
globalization just the pictures illustrate the use of technology in globalization.
 http://www.slideshare.net/june21harsh/globalisation-and-education-role-and-
skills-of-21st-century-teacher
 http://www.unesco.org/education/tlsf/mods/theme_c/mod18.html