STUDY is dedicated to a collection of resources designed to connect with the world through growth in standards and reflection.
DIGITAL LEARNING
The way in which students connect to learning and the world is increasingly influenced by technology.
Through deliberate instructional practice, digital tools can be used to transform the classroom into a global learning space. With many learning communities providing access to iPads, laptops and computers as instructional tools, becoming a global citizen is well within reach. Integrating digital tools provides endless opportunities to investigate the world, explore others' perspectives, communicate ideas with diverse audiences and to take action. |
The Amazing Race:
A digital scavenger hunt for third through 5th grade students.
A digital scavenger hunt for third through 5th grade students.
DIGITAL TOOLBOX
Google Drive: Accessible from almost any device, Google Drive is a storage tool that makes easy work of sharing and collaborating from anywhere in the world. Through Google Slides, Google Sheets, Google Forms and more, working together has never been easier.
iMovie: Available on Apple devices, iMovie is user-friendly for both teachers and students. Users can create movies by dropping videos, images, and music into a simple template. Ideal for project-based learning and sharing. |
Padlet: Padlet is a resource collector's dream come true! Users can post a collection of resources that include videos, links, photographs, text, and audio. Other users can collaborate and comment. Padlet is a great tool for creating a vetted resource collection for students.
Skype: Users can connect using a range of devices. This digital communication tool allows users to connect through text, telephone calls and video chats. Google Earth: Google Earth allows users to travel and explore the world. This ultimate virtual field trip tool has endless possibilities in a global classroom. |
RESOURCES
ISTE Standards
"The ISTE Standards are a framework for students, educators, administrators, coaches and computer science educators to rethink education and create innovative learning environments. The standards are helping educators and education leaders worldwide re-engineer schools and classrooms for digital age learning, no matter where they are on the journey to effective edtech integration."
-www.iste.org/standards
ISTE Standards for Teachers
(click link for more in depth description of standards) 1. Facilitate and inspire student learning 2. Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments 3. Model digital age work and learning 4. Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility 5. Engage in professional growth and leadership |
ISTE Standards for Students
(click link for more in depth description of indicators) Digital learners are: 1. Empowered Learners 2. Digital Citizens 3. Knowledge Conductors 4. Innovation Designers 5. Computational Thinkers 6. Creative Communicators 7. Global Collaborators |
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GLOBAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT TOOLS
"[You] cannot discover new oceans unless [you have] the courage to lose sight of the the shore." -Andre Gide
In order to grow as global learners and educators, we must first take inventory of our strengths and areas we wish to see progress. It is important to have the necessary tools in setting global education goals with a growth mindset. The following suggested resources serve as tools for global education assessment.
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The American Forum for Global Education The Global Education Checklist for Teachers, Schools, School Systems, and State Agencies is designed to measure the degree of success of global education stakeholders. This assessment tool addresses interdisciplinary themes of global issues, global culture, and global connection. ASCD Globally Competence Learning Continuum This self-assessment tool for educators focuses on the characteristics of global competency and professional growth. The continuum supports educators to find level of global competency, identify areas of improvement, ways to take action, and reevaluate competence level while continuing efforts to grow. This Partnership for 21st Century Skills K-12 Global Competence Grade Level Indicator guide is focused on best teaching practices through the following global competence outcomes: attitudes, skills, and knowledge. This user-friendly tool divides global competence indicators into grade-level sections. Do you need a place to start in becoming a global educator? This tool is for you! The K-12 Global Competence Grade Level Indicator is ideal for Truman Primary School's learning community. This tool provides grade-level appropriate assessment indicators with easy to understand global learning goals. |