The document discusses Global Nomads Group (GNG), a nonprofit that connects classrooms worldwide through virtual exchange programs. It outlines GNG's history of working in over 45 countries, reaching over 1.5 million students. GNG offers year-long and shorter-term programs on topics like rebuilding efforts in Haiti and current events in the Middle East. The presentation also reviews videoconferencing equipment options for classrooms and international connections, from free desktop programs to higher-end classroom systems. Contact information is provided for those interested in GNG's programs for the 2011-2012 school year.

1. Making Classroom Connections Worldwide “ Virtually” Crossing Cultures in the Classroom Dr. Tonya Muro Phillips Asia Society – Partnership for Global Learning Conference July 8, 2011

2. Introducing Global Nomads Group GNG Programs IVC Equipment Exchange 2.0 Q and A OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION

3. INTRODUCING GLOBAL NOMADS GROUP Since 1998, GNG has: Worked in over 45 countries in over 2,000 classrooms Reached over 1.5 million young people Received over 1.7 million You Tube hits Received Goldman Sachs Award for Excellence in International Education Received Berrien Resa’s Teacher’s Choice Award for Best International Content Provider - Past 5 Years

4. GNG PROGRAMS Innovate civics and social studies curricula with project-based learning Contribute to 21 st century teaching and learning through global connections Align with the Common Core Standards and NETS Transform students into active global citizens Are affordable

5. TYPES OF GNG PROGRAMS Year-Long Programs Students Rebuild (Haiti) Youth Talk (Middle East) One LENS (Southeast Asia) Youth LINKS (Afghanistan) PULSE – 2-Part Current Affairs Program Border Crossings Pillars of Islam Economics of Corn Programs include: Project-based learning curricula Teacher professional development Storyboard outline of each session Tech Support Facilitator

6. GNG PROGRAMS – 2011-2012 Year-Long: Youth Links Youth Talk Students Rebuild: DRC PULSE: 9/11: Ten Years Later Human Trafficking: SE Asia Economics of Cotton Two Ways to Participate: Register as an interactive site – membership is FREE Register as a “view only site” REGISTRATION OPENS ON AUGUST 22ND

7. IVC Equipment - Continuum Desktop IVC: Open Source H.323 Free Exs: Ekiga and Xmeeting Network and classroom challenges Desktop IVC: H.323 $120 and up Exs: Polycom PVX software and CMA Desktop, Tandberg Movi Network and classroom challenges, but less than open source Desktop IVC: Skype Free Network and classroom challenges, limited connections to other H.323 sites Small Room Systems: Fixed Camera $5,000 and under Classroom challenges; clearer connection than desktop solutions Classroom Systems: High Def – Telepresence $5,000 and up Ideal for classrooms due to camera movement For more information, please see: http://vcoutonalim.org/2009/08/04/continuum-of-videoconferencing/

8. CAMPAIGN PARTNERS

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10. Q and A

11. Please contact: Dr. Tonya Muro Phillips Director of Programs Phone: + 1 (212) 529-0377 Email: [email_address] Website: www.gng.org Thank you for coming! We look forward to “seeing” you at an IVC soon!