Global+Perspective

=**Global Perspective**=


 * Based on your feedback we have created the following structure for the kit. Feel free to use this as a starting point and either following it or take creative license with it.**


 * **Define topic (Hanna Coleman) **
 * **What is it? **
 * **Global perspective is a way of viewing, understanding, and learning about one's existence in the world. One with a global perspective strives to compare and contrast personal experiences with others' experiences around the world. One will consider the cultural, societal, political, and environmental factors that affect lives and approach these factors with attitudes and values of appreciation and critical thinking. In addition, a global perspective encourages interconnection and collaboration of people around the world. **
 * **Why is it important for learners? **
 * **Having a global perspective is important as students need to adopt a broader view and understanding of the world around them and how they can have an impact. In addition, it prepares students for learning experiences post-high school and in future careers. **


 * **Ideas for Educators (Hanna Coleman) **
 * **A simple list of ideas about how educators can promote the topic in their classroom **
 * **Roleplay - can be used to teach about global issues - see example for teaching about environmental problems around the world **
 * **Develop a Globally Connected Classroom - ** **ePals Global Community - connects students and educators based on interest and geography. **
 * **Guest Speakers** - **World Wise Schools connects a peace corp volunteer to a classroom teacher **
 * **Cooperative Learning - ** **content-driven, collaborative e-projects with link your students to others around the world - check out Global School Net or iEARN **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Project-Based Learning - Global Project Based Learning **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Simulations - see example lesson plan, World without Oil **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Social Action Project - <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">encourage students to make positive change and see others doing the same around the world at Taking It Global and Roots and Shoots **
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">**Video Conference <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">with other young people around the world - check out Global Nomad Group**
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">**<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Culture Exploration - Kids Across the World **, **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">100 People: A world Portrait **
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">**Professional Development**
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">**Create a classroom blog or site - <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">this can be used to interact with other educators or professionals around the world **


 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Reading & Videos (Case Studies) (Cindy Miller) **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Three Expert Perspectives: The Importance of International Education **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Learning to Care: A Night in the Global Village (Video) **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">How To Go Global in Your Classroom **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">High School Education Takes on a Global Dimension (Video) **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Global Education on a Dime: A Low-Cost Way to Connect **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Learning World Affairs Through Digital Media (Video) **


 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Tools for topic (Hanna Coleman) **
 * What are the actual technology tools that can be used to achieve the topic (e.g. Skype, Blogger, Google Maps, Ning, etc.)?
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Edutopia Groups <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Participate in discussions on all topics related to education with other professionals and people that are passionate about education. **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">iTeach Mobile Group **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Think.com **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">TravelinEdMan -- The World is Open Blog **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Skype - Calling, Video, Messaging System ** <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">**Use to video conference with other students or educators around the world**.


 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Sample lesson/unit plans (Cindy Miller) **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Developing a Global Perspective for Educators--Lesson Plans **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Practical Lessons to Promote a Global Perspective in Elementary Education **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Global Connections: Teaching Materials & Curriculum **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Global Perspective Lesson Plans **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Global Lesson Plans **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Habitats of the World (K-5 Lessons) **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Global Envision for Teachers (Lesson Plans) **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Lesson Plan: Global Warming **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Global Connections Using Thinkfinity -- great lessons **


 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Additional resources & links (Hanna and Cindy) **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">****Global Education Collaborative****
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">**Global Education Conference (held online)**
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">**Journey North -- connects classrooms from the southern and northern hemispheres for inquiry-based projects that deal with seasonal migration.**
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">**Global Citizens Corp -- students can connect with other youth who share their interest in tackling global poverty, pose questions to field experts working in hot spots across the world.**
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">**Cyberschoolbus -- is global education project of the United Nations.**
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">**WebQuests -- to promote global citizenship.**

==Navigation ( We can leave this on the bottom of every page so that people can jump around )==
 * Home
 * About the Authors (everyone add your own - we'll put them alphabetically by the first letter of your first name)
 * Introduction (Blue group)
 * Core Academic Knowledge (Blue group)
 * Critical/Divergent Thinking (Red group)
 * Complex Problem Solving (Red group)
 * Effective Communication (Orange group)
 * Working in Collaboration (Orange group)
 * Learning how to Learn (Green group)
 * Global Perspective (Yellow group)
 * Real World Application (Yellow group)
 * Video tutorial or Teacher Quick Start Guide (Green group)