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Foster global awareness in the classroom through exploring different cultures, creating engaging content, and sharing educational resources. Enhance tolerance and understanding of diverse perspectives. Connect with educators worldwide to promote authentic learning experiences.
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Explore. Create. Share. Rethink Global Awareness Lori RoeLori.Roe@cape.k12.de.us Instructional Technology Apple Distinguished Educator
“Global awareness” is identified as a significant, emerging content area critical to success in communities and workplaces.
Promotes understanding, tolerance and acceptance of ethnic, cultural, religious and personal differences. • Deepens understanding of thinking and actions of different cultures, countries, and regions.
Context and Content • Bringing the world into the classroom • Making content relevant to students’ lives • Taking students out into the world • Creating opportunities for students to interact with each other, with teachers, and with other knowledgeable adults in authentic learning.
Explore. Digital Resources • Social Networking for Global Education • Apple Learning Interchange - ALI • Directory of Global Awareness Resources • Global Education Resources • Google Earth Teacher MEME • Where in the World? geography podcast
Create. Bring the world to your students. • Start conversations • Network with other educators
Share. Personal story - • Global Awareness Curriculum Project • How and why it began - video • Travel Blog and Podcasts • Global Curriculum Development • Where it has led teachers and students -Rock Our World (ROW6)