Why go global? The world continues to shrink as Internet access and technology hardware become more available. Web 2.0 has revolutionized how we communicate. It is now possible to share thoughts and talk to people all over the world via computers and cameras. In order to prepare our students for this new connected world, they need to be exposed not only to different cultures, but have a real sense of geography and current issues that affect the world.
This presentation will include the following:
- Getting connected Global Resources
- Leveled activities for the tourist (just getting started) to the experienced traveler (in-depth activities)
- Curriculum ideas and connections for grades 1-4 (can be adapted up or down)
- Planning resources: websites, apps, books, etc.
*Click on one of the links below to view a variety of curriculum connection ideas and resources. Use these suggestions as general guidelines and adapt to your own classroom curriculum and needs.
Tourist Activities - a collection of ideas that are easy starting points, short-term and quickly implemented
Experienced Traveler - a collection of ideas that are longer-term projects, require more planning and are more in-depth
Global Resources - a collection of Nings, Wikis, teacher forums, etc. to begin getting connected globally
iiM: Independent Investigative Method of Research - a tool to help students collect quality research - iiM Research
Skype - Skype Resources
Bloom's Digital Taxonomy - LS Digital Bloom
**Navigating this site: On the right is the Navigator column where you can click on different pages in the Beyond Boundaries presentation or you can click on Return to Exploring Global Themes in the Elementary Curriculum at the bottom of each page.
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