The document discusses globalization and its role in education. Globalization is defined as the integration and interaction of people, companies, and governments across different nations, driven by international trade, investment, and technology. It affects several aspects of the economy and provides connectivity. Globalization has increased student enrollment worldwide, introduced multicultural education, and caused more interest in study abroad programs. It is preparing students for an increasingly globalized world through the use of technology like blogs, podcasts, YouTube, and social media to connect students internationally and learn about other cultures.

1. Globalization
PILLAR PRESENTATION BY ANGELIKA SIMS & AMY TENNANT

2. Description
 “Globalization is a process of interaction and
integration among the people, companies and
governments of different nations. It is also a
process driven by international trade and
investment and aided by information
technology.”
 In general, it is the ability to communicate with
the world.

3. Characteristics
Globalization affects several different
aspects of the economy.
Technology plays an important role in
globalization.
Globalization provides us with
connectivity.

4. Importance
 Globalization forces businesses across the globe
to compete with each other in order to continue
promoting their brands.
 The Internet is important to globalization
because it allows people from all over the world
to communicate.
 Globalization permits different populations to
spread their ideas around the world.

5. Role in Education
 Globalization has increased student enrollment
worldwide.
 Globalization created a multi-cultural approach to
education rather than focusing on only one culture.
 Globalization has caused the interest of students to
study abroad in order to enhance their learning
experience.
 Education is preparing students for the increasingly
globalized world.

6. Technology Tools
Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
Blogs
Podcasts

7. Technology Example
 Students can follow blogs to learn about issues
happening in areas other than their own.
 Blogs can also be used to gain knowledge
about the different cultures of other groups
around the world.
 Students can also blog about their own values
and views about issues going on in their society
and share with people in other countries.

8. Conclusion
 Globalization is becoming more prominent
in the world and in education because it
expands people’s views, connects with
people all around and allows for
competition and growth in all societies.

9. Works Cited
 www.globalization101.org
 www.preservearticles.com
 www.smallbusiness.chron.com
 www.infonomics-society.org