Globalization involves the international exchange and interdependence among countries through the flow of capital, people, news, and information via electronic media. It is important because it enhances involvement with other societies, promotes unity and cultural integration, and allows for easy global communication and business. Globalization applies to students by giving them access to more educational resources from around the world to gain a well-rounded education and better understand other cultures. Examples include the availability of cultural resources and the exchange of ideas through advances in technology like social media, web resources, and virtual tours. Globalization matters for students because they now compete for jobs globally, evening the playing field and creating a competitive environment where students must excel to succeed.

1. Globalization
By: Nathan Hale and Autumn Meadows

2. Definition of Globalization
Globalization is made up of various meanings. It involves
the international exchange and interdependence among
countries in the world and the process of reaching various
objects and experiences to people living in all directions of
the world.
A more modern definition says that, “Globalization means
free flow of capital, people, news, and information via
electronic media from one country to another (Scholte).”

3. Importance of Globalization
• Enhances the individual’s involvement with others in
different societies
• Brings unity among citizens using common goals and
awareness
• Leads to global cultural, political and economic integration
• Gives ability to move and communicate easily with others
all over the world in order to conduct business
internationally
• Promotes team work and multi-culture learning and
traveling

4. How Does Globalization Apply?
 Students now have access to resources that have never
before been so readily available
 Students can use these resources to better understand
other cultures as well as gain a more well rounded
education

5. Examples of Globalization
 Availability of cultural resources
 The exchange of ideas and concepts from different
regions
 Advancements in Technology
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Social Media
Web Resources
Virtual Tours
Interactive Activities

6. “21st century learning means that students
master content while producing,
synthesizing and evaluating information
from a wide variety of subjects and sources
with an understanding of and respect for
diverse cultures.”
- Barnett Berry, Founder and CEO, Center
for Teaching Quality

7. Why Does Globalization Matter?
 Because of globalization students are no longer competing
against North Americans for jobs, but are competing
against students from around the globe!
 This new influx of talent has created a wealth of
knowledge and a shortage of jobs in certain areas
 Globalization has evened the playing field and has created
a competitive atmosphere in which students must excel in
order to succeed.

8. Percentage of Population Achieving High School Graduation Equivalent

9. Work Cited
http://
www.intechopen.com/books/new-knowledge-in-a-new-era-of-globaliza
http://idosi.org/wjihc/wjihc1(1)11/6.pdf
http://www.edweek.org/tsb/articles/2010/10/12/01panel.h04.html
http://
www.ascd.org/publications/books/111016/chapters/Globaliz
ation-and-Education.aspx

10. Work Cited
http://
www.intechopen.com/books/new-knowledge-in-a-new-era-of-globaliza
http://idosi.org/wjihc/wjihc1(1)11/6.pdf
http://www.edweek.org/tsb/articles/2010/10/12/01panel.h04.html
http://
www.ascd.org/publications/books/111016/chapters/Globaliz
ation-and-Education.aspx