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- 2. “As more schools and educational programs embrace problem and design-oriented learning projects, educators, parents, and civic leaders are discovering that students are capable of doing much more than anyone thought they ever could.” Trilling & Fadel.( 2009) . Team B proposes an educational project that include all the targeted populations. Students get the chance to globally contribute while learning.
- 3. There were four suggested proposals : Nation Book Drive AmeriCan Read to Feed Pen Pal
- 4. Team chose the Nation Book Drive for the global learning proposal.
- 5. The increasing of the nonliterary percentage in the world . In the United States there is 18% illiteracy rate in adults (Pbs,2011). Only 85% of the entire world is literate. Some countries like Albania, have only a literacy rate of 35% (Pbs,2011). The project will help raise the literacy rates. Spreads knowledge around the world . Teaches students the importance of Education. To appreciate literacy skills and abilities.
- 6. Individual book drives in school , counties and states. From September to November . Flyers given out. All types of book. Students sort the books. Students earn credit for donations.
- 7. Large boxes in classes to collect books. Books are collected and shipped at the end of each month. Contact sponsoring Foundations. Foundations will distribute the books around the world
- 8. Monthly Themes. In class discussion for each theme. Study different countries Vocabularies Math and Statistical analysis. Grades 6-12 themes : Sept-Non-fiction Oct-Fiction Nov-biography
- 9. In grades 2-5 : Vocabularies Study countries around the world. Use collected data in Math.
- 10. Creates a community of learners in which people come together to network, collaborate, and share ideas for a highly visible cause. Builds organizational skills and interpersonal relationship skills such as co-mentoring, planning, preparation, and delegation of tasks in deciding which books will be selected, the age-group of children for which the books will be chosen, and the targeted areas in which the books will be distributed.
- 11. Develops technology and communication skills in which participants will engage in back and forth exchange with regard to completion of tasks. Participation can be encouraged through online social networks such as Ning where task- specific websites can be created. Task lists can be shared via online productivity and virtual assistance tools such as Springpad or Wunderlist.
- 12. A national book drive will connect different people from all walks of life. Large organizations, small businesses, groups of people, teachers, students, and other individuals will work together to provide access to books for children in need. Children will build literacy skills such as reading, writing, increased vocabulary, print and phonological awareness. Children will improve cognitive abilities through concept development as they narrate and comprehend stories.
- 13. Children can share stories with other children in different parts of the country or other parts of the world. Children will build confidence and independence as they begin to read and understand different spoken languages. Ultimately, children make books and illustrations of their own to showcase their creative abilities and individuality.
- 14. In the flat world, having a global-learning service project is the effective means of communication , collaboration and positively changing the world. With the National Book Drive , team B believes that “It’s time to give all our students the chance to learn how to build a better world.” Bernie & Charles,(2009) .
- 15. "Flat Stanley" concept - develops communication skills and increases vocabulary. [Brown, J. (2009). Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures. Harpers Collins Publisher.] Retrieved from www.flatstanleybooks.com. PBS. 2011. Biblioburro: The Donkey Library. Retrieved June28, 2013 From: http://www.pbs.org/pov/biblioburro/photo_gallery_biblio_world_literacy_map.php Peters, CL. (2009). Global education: Using technology to bring the work to your students. Washington, DC: International Society for Technology in Education. Read to feed project, retrieved from : http://www.heifer.org/getinvolved/readtofeed/?msource=KIK2D130065&gclid=CIXrh96Agrg CFbTm7Aodj2QA4w Retrieved from http://Springpad.com/home/ Retrieved from http://www.6wunderkinder.com/Wunderlist/ Trilling, B., & Fadel, C. (2009). 21st century skills: Learning for life in our times. San Francisco, CA: Jossey- Bass. Images credits : Google search.
Editor's Notes
- 1- The nation book drive project is a local – national book drive in which States, counties, districts, school will all hold their individual book drive from the month of Sept. until Nov.2- AmeriCan is a learning social-based projects in which we focus on developing our students global awareness and their human care about the needy children around the world. We use any current event and integrate it in the different core subjects lesson plans. The teaching team encourage their students to collect canned /boxed food to donate for charity at the end of each lesson or unit. We wrap the cans with the students creative designs of the title AmeriCan. According to the lessons’ content , teacher teach related information. For examples, the LA teachers would introduce articles to read and review or plan a story writing activities etc… , the math teacher would work on the number and the facts of the donation process besides the information about the targeted community that we donate to. We used to do have a big celebration once we reach the target collection and each teacher share his/her work with the students. 3- Read to Feed is a global charity-based learning project. In this projects , they offer reading materials to the registered members and raise funds to feed the poor and the needy in different locations around the world. 4- Pen-Pal activity , This idea can be used with students in pre-k to grade 12. The following sources of technology and other resources can be used to extend learning beyond the classroom by raising cultural awareness and increasing global knowledge of children from different parts of the United States or in other countries:Smart Board - builds confidence through interactive student and teacher participation.Skype - supports independence by allowing children to engage in meaningful conversation and showcase creativity of children's individual art work.Email/Journals - promotes diversity through the sharing of photos and personal family stories.Snail Mail - improves literacy skills by allowing children to write and send letters to each other. "Flat Stanley" concept - develops communication skills and increases vocabulary
- Due to the global economy and the lack or resources in some areas , this project was chosen to contribute to the nation’s educational resources and to teach the students to care and works on solving their community’s problems.
- The rational for the chosen project is the alarming percentage of nonliterary numbers throughout the world. In the United States there is 18% illiteracy rate in adults (Pbs,2011). Only 85% of the entire world is literate which may sound like a lot for that still leaves 15% illiterate. In counties like Albania they only have a literacy rate of 35% (Pbs,2011). The Nation Book Drive would help not only raise the literacy rates in all countries but will also spread knowledge around the world. This project will teach students the importance of and education and ability to read and write as well as to be grateful to have such abilities and resources that many countries to not. It will teach students selflessness.
- States, counties, districts, school will all hold their individual book drive from the month of Sept. until Nov. Along with the donated book drives 20% for other organizational fundraiser from the schools will be set aside for help with shipping cost. Donations will also be taken by anyone (individuals, businesses, etc.) Each counties/state will then ship these books to designated foundations that will then ship them to countries around the world to spread literacy. *large boxes or bins will be places in each classroom as well as the library and cafeteria for the book collection*flyers will be given out and hung up in local bluishness, city buildings, etc. informing people about donations books as well as money for the shipping of the books*foundations supporting book donations will be contacted about the book drive and the books collected will be given over to those foundations
- Sept-Non-fiction- Students will be able to learn about where their books will go by integrating global knowledge curriculum into reports. Students will be able to read to learn about things they do not know about. They will then think about what possibilities those they send their books to will get to learn. Oct-Fiction- Students will be able to go on Literary vacations by making mental movies. They can learn about the world through historical fiction texts, and fables. They will create a relationship with the places where their books are being sent by reading a variety of tales about each place. Nov-Biography- Students will be able to understand the history of the place they send their books by reading about key players in the political workings of the place they are sending their books. They will choose people they think are noteworthy from books they have read and send these to share the knowledge globally. Each month with be split with a theme. Books will be discussed and donated based on the genre of the month this way a variety of books will end up in donation. All books will be accepted from baby books and above. The books will be sorted by the Life Skills class to get the children with special needs involved the project so it is truly school wide. Books will be counted, sorted, graphed, and statistically analyzed at the end of each month and data can be used to mathematic lessons.Spelling/Vocabulary (countries, important leaders of countries, languages, key literary terms) The students can take these terms and stick them on a World Word Wall in a central location in the school to increase participation and awareness. Countries around the world will be discussed in these studies. Assessments in the form of test will be given to gage the information that was given out. Assessment will also be gaged by participation and the amount of books donated. Extra credit will be given (a point per book donated) This creates an atmosphere of friendly competition.
- Spelling/Vocabulary in the form of the Countries, capitals, key terms.Countries from around the world will be studied. All books will be collected and counted at the end of each month and data will be used to teach percentages.
- •Creates a community of learners in which people come together to network, collaborate, and share ideas for a highly visible cause.•Builds organizational skills and interpersonal relationship skills such as co-mentoring, planning, preparation, and delegation of tasks in deciding which books will be selected, the age-group of children for which the books will be chosen, and the targeted areas in which the books will be distributed. Develops technology and communication skills in which participants will engage in back and forth exchange with regard to completion of tasks. Participation can be encouraged through online social networks such as Ning where task-specific websites can be created. Task lists can be shared via online productivity and virtual assistance tools such as Springpad or Wunderlist.
- •A nation book drive will connect different people from all walks of life. Large organizations, small businesses, groups of people, teachers, students, and other individuals will work together to provide access to books for children in need. •Children will build literacy skills such as reading, writing, increased vocabulary, print and phonological awareness. •Children will improve cognitive abilities through concept development as they narrate and comprehend stories. •Children can share stories with other children in different parts of the country or other parts of the world. •Children will build confidence and independence as they begin to read and understand different spoken languages. •Ultimately, children make books and illustrations of their own to showcase their creative abilities and individuality.• A nation book drive will increase global awareness of the need to develop literacy skills in children and young students, and raise consciousness about the importance of parents and educators working together to prepare children for success in a global world.