School Librarians & Global Literacy

1. School Librarians & Global Literacy

2. Librarians take a World View • To me, it means being literate about what is happening in the world (outside of your own country) around you… Holly Bunt, Western Reserve Academy • Knowledge abut the world and other peoples and cultures Lisa Hubler, South Euclid/Lyndhurst City Schools Having awareness of social issues around the world… Allison Snyder, Gilmour Academy Global literacy means the students have an understanding of other cultures and countries through a variety of means. They are making connections and comparisons to their own culture. Marsha Curry, Hudson City Schools

3. Global literacy brings to mind the ability to think about issues and concepts through a world filer, rather than through our American eyes. I think it speaks to having a good understanding of cultural differences and diversity, and how this can shape how people make choices in the world. Kathy Fredrick, Shaker Hts. High SchoolThe ability to read and think with people throughout the world. Laura Janosek, Independence High SchoolBeing able to communicate across cultural and language barriers to share information and create new knowledge that has a global perspective. Sue Subel, Kenston H.S., President of OELMA“Global” in itself implies that students need to have skills that will enable them to succeed in their world. Dr. Meghan Harper, Kent State University

4. Global Literacy activities can build bridges to enrich students cross-cultural awareness and communication skills.

5. Can Global Literacy goals be found in the new Common Core Standards? • Yes! • http://www.ala.org/aasl/guidelinesandstandards/commoncorecrosswalk • AASL English Language Arts Crosswalk (Pursue personal and aesthetic growth) • 4.3.1 Participate in the social exchange of ideas, both electronically and in person. • 4.3.2 Recognize that resources are created for a variety of purposes • 4.3.3 Seek opportunities for pursuing personal and aesthetic growth • 4.3.4 Practice safe and ethical communication and interaction. • 4.4.4 Interpret new information based on cultural and social context

6. Standards Crosswalk continued • Writing Standard 3: Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society. • 3.1.3 Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively. • 3.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understanding in ways that others can view, use and assess. • 3. 3.4 Create products that apply to authentic, real world contexts. • 3.4.2 Assess the quality and effectiveness of the learning product. • And more!

7. Possible Connections for information, setting up cultural exchanges, speakers and more. • www.crossculturalsolutions.org Mission to operate volunteer programs around the world in partnership with sustainable community initiatives, bringing people together to work side-by-side while sharing perspectives and fostering cultural understanding. We are an international non for profit organzation with no religious or political affiliation. • www.peacecorps.govThe Peace Corps has its roots from the 1960’s when President John F. Kennedy challenged the students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries. From that inspiration grew a federal agency devoted to world peace and friendship.

8. www.digiteen.org Digiteen Project Global Citizenship Collaboration and Education • In this project, schools and classrooms from around the world discuss issues, research and take action to do with being online in the 21st Century. • http://digiteen.ning.com Serves as a portal for all activity related to project information, collaboration tools and uploaded media etc. • http://flatclassroomproject.net The concept of a “flat classroom is based on the constructivist principle of a multi-modal learning environment that is student-centered and a level playing field for teacher to student and student to teacher interaction. Flat classroom projects uses Web 2.0 tools to support communication and interaction from classrooms around the world.

9. http://www.epals.comThe leading provider of safe collaborative technology for schools to connect and learn in a protected project based learning network. With classrooms in 200 countries and territories… • http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/thems/education-building-blocks/literacy/mission/United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization recognizes that there are many practices of literacy embedded in different cultural processes, personal circumstances and collective structure. This wide concept of literacy entails the notion of literacy across the lifespan: an evolving process concerning individuals of all age groups and at all levels of learning through various modes of literacy provision. From the Internet to text messaging, the ever-wider availability of communication makes for greater social and political participation.

10. http://globaleducation.ning.comConnecting educators and organizations worldwide. Contribute by adding media, conversation and collaborative projects. Worldwide online yearly conference (Nov. 12-16, 2012). • http://teachunicef.org/about-us (Video Clip) TeachUNICEF is a portfolio of free global education resources K-12. (Social Studies, science, math, English/language arts, foreign/world languages) and align with standards. The lesson plans, stories and multimedia cover topics ranging from the Millennium Development Goals to Water and Sanitation. • Their mission is to support and create well-informed global citizens who understand interconnectedness, respect and value diversity, have the ability to challenge injustice and inequities and take action in personally meaningful ways. • In providing engaging and academically rich materials that offer multiple voices, they hope to encourage exploration of critical global issues while presenting opportunities to take action.

11. Kellogg Institute for National Studieshttp://kellogg.nd.edu/outreach/index.shtml • Offers a video lending library with titles relevant to particular countries • Kellogg’s Global Speakers Program matches Notre Dame students who have worked and/or lived in the developing world with local K-12 classrooms.  These ambassadors can add a sense of excitement and relevance to your curriculum with photos and first hand stories of what it’s like to live in the developing world. • Perspectives from Latin America and Africa, newsletters written by undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame for middle and high school students.  These articles share the experiences our students have had living and traveling in developing countries.  Use the interactive index below to learn more about life around the world.

12. Traveling Trunks of Asia, Africa and Latin Americahttp://kellogg.nd.edu/outreach/trunks.shtml • Traveling Trunks: The Kellogg Institute for International Studies at the University of Notre Dame offers the Traveling Trunks of Asia, Africa, and Latin America free of charge to educators in the Michiana area. These treasure chests of engaging materials from around the world help students learn about the diverse cultures of the regions through hands-on activities. Each trunk comes with a curriculum guide, books, music CDs, instruments and cultural items. This idea can be and has been adapted by libraries and schools in Ohio.

13. Outreach World: An international resource for teachershttp://www.outreachworld.org • Outreach World is an online community of educators dedicated to showcasing the achievements of its members and strengthening vital links across the education spectrum, and between the United States and the world. This site was specifically created for teachers seeking information to teach about Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and the Pacific Islands.  The site includes lesson plans, lists of books that have received recent awards, opportunities for teachers to travel abroad, teacher accounts of recent travels and will soon include discussion about best practices.  New opportunities to travel as well as lesson plans continue to be added to the website so please check back frequently.