This document discusses using Web 2.0 tools to enable globally connected learning and allow students to connect, communicate, and collaborate with global peers. It emphasizes teaching students about the global world as an integral part of all subjects and using technologies like Skype, wikis, and social media to facilitate international collaboration on projects. The goal is for students to gain cultural understanding and global awareness by interacting with learners from other cultures.

1. Web2Global: Globally Connected Learning enabling students to connect, communicate and collaborate with global peers

2. Honor Moorman The International School of the Americas [email_address] honormoorman (Twitter & YouTube) hmoorman (Skype & Slideshare)

3. tinyurl.com/21cliteracy

4. “ The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read or write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” ~ Alvin Toffler

5. “ the global is part of our everyday local lives” What’s one specific example of how the global is part of your local life? from Oxfam’s Education for Global Citizenship: A Guide for Schools

6. What’s one specific example of how the global is part of your local life? Please go to http://poll4.com Type 43257 and your response

7. “ Teaching students about the world is not a subject in itself, separate from other content areas, but should be an integral part of all subjects taught. We need to open global gateways and inspire students to explore beyond their national borders.” Vivien Stewart, “Becoming Citizens of the World,” Educational Leadership , April 2007 “ Open Gate in La Paz” CC by jaytkendall on Flickr

8. Culture Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of culture and cultural diversity . Global Connections Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of global connections and interdependence . National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

9. International Reading Association/ National Council of Teachers of English Standards Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world . Students develop an understanding of and respect for diversity in language use, patterns, and dialects across cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions, and social roles .

10. National Standards for Foreign Language Education Cultures Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures. Comparisons Develop insight into the nature of language and culture. Global Connections Participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.

11. “ Global awareness instruction . . .” CC by Scott McLeod on Flickr

12. 21st Century Interdisciplinary Themes from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills Global Awareness Economic Literacy Civic Literacy Health Literacy Environmental Literacy

13. Learning and Innovation Skills from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills Creativity & Innovation Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Communication & Collaboration

14. Information, Media and Technology Skills from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT Literacy

15. Life and Career Skills from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills Flexibility & Adaptability Initiative & Self-Direction Social & Cross-Cultural Skills Productivity & Accountability Leadership & Responsibility

16. “ Expand your Global Connections” CC by langwitches on Flickr

17. National Educational Technology Standards for Students from the International Society for Technology in Education Communication and Collaboration Students develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.

18. National Educational Technology Standards for Students from the International Society for Technology in Education Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.

19. National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers from the International Society for Technology in Education Model Digital-Age Work and Learning Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.

20. National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers from the International Society for Technology in Education Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility Teachers understand local & global societal issues & responsibilities in an evolving digital culture & exhibit legal & ethical behavior in their professional practices.

21. What is Web 2.0? A new relationship to media . . . Consume Interact Create “ Digital natives” (Prensky) are “prosumers” (Tapscott)

22. tinyurl.com/21cglobal

23. 21st Century Global Leadership Class at ISA

24. Flat Classroom Project 2010

25. Web 2.0 Tools Enable Students to Connect, Communicate, and Collaborate “ Herramientas - Tools” CC by karramarro on Flickr

26. “ Skype Jobs” CC by langwitches on Flickr

27. “ Obligatory Wiki Photo” CC by cogdogblog on Flickr “ Wiki” is the Hawaiian word for “quick”

28. A Step-by-Step Guide to Global Collaborations Define Project Goals Develop Explicit Expectations Develop a Communication Structure Determine Assessment Methods from “A Step-by-Step Guide to Global Collaborations,” Kim Cofino, Always Learning , December 20, 2007

29. “ stop collaborate listen t-shirt” CC by cambodia4kidsorg on Flickr

32. Web2Global: Globally Connected Learning enabling students to connect, communicate and collaborate with global peers