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GlobalExplorers

www.GlobalExplorers.org. Come Discover Classroom Earth!. Today’s Agenda Grueling Quiz What do you want to know about Global Explorers and Educational Travel? Why International Travel? Linking Culture, Science, Service and Leadership Why Global Explorers? How to Make it a Reality

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GlobalExplorers

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  1. www.GlobalExplorers.org www.GlobalExplorers.org

  2. Come Discover Classroom Earth! Today’s Agenda • Grueling Quiz • What do you want to know about Global Explorers and Educational Travel? • Why International Travel? • Linking Culture, Science, Service and Leadership • Why Global Explorers? • How to Make it a Reality • Questions and Answers www.GlobalExplorers.org

  3. Grueling Quiz - Question #1 What continent has the most countries represented in the United Nations? • Asia • Europe • Africa • South America www.GlobalExplorers.org

  4. Grueling Quiz - Question #2 The largest pyramid ever built was constructed in Egypt. • True • False Cholula Pyramid in Mexico – Base is 450m X 450 M www.GlobalExplorers.org

  5. Grueling Quiz - Question #3 What of the following countries is the most densely populated? • Japan • Netherlands • Rwanda • Singapore 6,489 People / km2 www.GlobalExplorers.org

  6. Grueling Quiz - Question #4 In what country would you find the airport with the highest elevation of any international airport in the world? • Switzerland • Bolivia • Nepal • Ethiopia La Paz Airport - 13,313 ft www.GlobalExplorers.org

  7. Grueling Quiz - Question #5 Big Money Question Asunción! Stakes Are High… What is the Capital… Of… Paraguay? www.GlobalExplorers.org

  8. Who is Global Explorers? We are a nonprofit organization located in Fort Collins, CO driven by our passion for sharing the most educational and life-changing travel experiences available to students of all abilities. www.GlobalExplorers.org

  9. Why Travel? • Reflect – put things in perspective www.GlobalExplorers.org

  10. Why Travel? • Discover new cultures www.GlobalExplorers.org

  11. Why Travel? • Explore new ecosystems www.GlobalExplorers.org

  12. Why Travel? • Be inspired to make a difference www.GlobalExplorers.org

  13. Why Travel? • Conquer new challenges and overcome adversity www.GlobalExplorers.org

  14. Why Travel? • Make new friends www.GlobalExplorers.org

  15. Why Travel? • Have FUN!!! www.GlobalExplorers.org

  16. Come Discover Classroom Earth! Linking Culture, Science, Service and Leadership through Educational Travel • Cross-disciplinary approach • Attach a personal global experience AND… • A personal local reaction • Knowledge > • Attitude > • Behavior! www.GlobalExplorers.org

  17. Come Discover Classroom Earth! Personal Global Response Personal Local Response Empowerment DefineIssue Understanding Appreciation Despair Knowledge of the Issue Developed from research by Harry Boyte, Institute for Democracy, www.publicwork.org www.GlobalExplorers.org

  18. What Works in Service Learning?* • Curriculum Integration • Ongoing Cognitively Challenging Reflection • Youth Voice • Respect for Diversity • Meaningful Service • Duration • Monitoring & Evaluation • *Billig, Shelley. 2007. Unpacking what works in service-learning. A report of the National Youth Leadership Council: Growing to Greatness 2007. www.GlobalExplorers.org

  19. Why Global Explorers? www.GlobalExplorers.org

  20. What’s Different About Global Explorers? • Community-oriented, mission-driven nonprofit organization • We start with EDUCATION as the main goal • Unique and comprehensive 3-phase program • Dedicated to community, conservation and sustainability • We live our values • We give back to every community we visit, as well as to our local communities • We are there to support you every step of the way • We develop long-lasting bonds and relationships with our partners and our participants • Nationally respected programs have been featured on ABC Nightline, ABC World News Tonight, CBS Sunday Morning and the Travel Channel www.GlobalExplorers.org

  21. Preparatory Curriculum Global Explorers 3-Phase Program International Field Workshop Follow-Up Service www.GlobalExplorers.org

  22. Texas A&M Program Evaluation *From An Evaluation of Global Explorers: A Preliminary Report by Mat Duerden - Texas A&M University, 2008 www.GlobalExplorers.org

  23. Texas A&M Program Evaluation *From An Evaluation of Global Explorers: A Preliminary Report by Mat Duerden - Texas A&M University, 2008 www.GlobalExplorers.org

  24. Texas A&M Program Evaluation *From An Evaluation of Global Explorers: A Preliminary Report by Mat Duerden - Texas A&M University, 2008 www.GlobalExplorers.org

  25. Texas A&M Program Evaluation *From An Evaluation of Global Explorers: A Preliminary Report by Mat Duerden - Texas A&M University, 2008 www.GlobalExplorers.org

  26. Valuable Lessons for Life… • My plan was to go to college, get a very practical degree and make a lot of money. Before that trip and that moment on Jane’s beach the rest of the world was just an afterthought in my life’s plan. • However, as I sat on the beach that fifty years ago Dr. Jane Goodall first stepped foot on and then went on to do so much good for the world, my thinking changed. • My plan changed on that trip, on that day, and in that moment. I was not going to come back home and forget all that I had seen. I came back inspired and motivated to make a difference. www.GlobalExplorers.org

  27. Valuable Lessons for Life… Project Goals $10,000 (USD) = Long-term tree nurseries in the five regions of Tanzania Plant at least 3,000 trees in North America www.GlobalExplorers.org

  28. Valuable Lessons for Life… Meaningful Service Preparation – Curriculum Integration Leadership – Ongoing Cognitively Challenging Reflection Respect for Diversity Youth Voice & Duration www.GlobalExplorers.org

  29. Our Group Destinations • Amazon Adventure: Peru www.GlobalExplorers.org

  30. Our Group Destinations • Arctic Exploration: Canada www.GlobalExplorers.org

  31. Our Group Destinations • Baja Journey: Mexico www.GlobalExplorers.org

  32. Our Group Destinations • Sustainable Tropics: Costa Rica www.GlobalExplorers.org

  33. Our Group Destinations • Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley: Peru www.GlobalExplorers.org

  34. Our Group Destinations • African Discovery: Tanzania www.GlobalExplorers.org

  35. Our Group Destinations • The Mayan Yucatan: Mexico www.GlobalExplorers.org

  36. Leading the Way Individual enrollment programs for students with and without disabilities • Lead: Step outside your comfort zone and learn to use adversity as an advantage and explore your leadership skills. • Learn: Explore new cultures, understand global conservation issues, engage in community service and step up to become a responsible global citizen. • Live: Experience the joy of travel and discover the power that you have to make a difference in the world. www.GlobalExplorers.org

  37. Leading the Way • Erik Weihenmayer • 14 to 21-year-old students • Blind/ VI and Sighted • 6-9 month long commitment • Social Awareness Campaign / Educating Others • Travel Channel, CBS Sunday Morning, NBC www.GlobalExplorers.org

  38. LTW 2009 Expeditions • Iztaccíhuatl : Mexico November 6-14, 2009 www.GlobalExplorers.org

  39. LTW 2009 Expeditions • Rim to River : Arizona July 7-21, 2010 www.GlobalExplorers.org

  40. LTW in a nutshell • September- December • Enrollment and Registration • Team Selected and Notified • January- April • Conference Calls • Preparatory Curriculum • Training Retreat in Colorado with Erik Weihenmayer • May-July • 1-3 Field Workshop • July- September • Follow Up Service Projects www.GlobalExplorers.org

  41. What Can You Do? • Get a group together and serve as a group sponsor • You travel for free with 10 paying students • Nominate a student for LTW (blind/ VI or sighted!) • We accept nominations every fall • Help us spread the word! • Share the excitement of LTW with your network • List Serves, School Groups, Parent Groups, Web sites, Blogs, etc. • How? • Visit: us on the web www.globalexplorers.org • Email me: shannon@globalexplorers.org • Call me: 877-627-1425 www.GlobalExplorers.org

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