Session+9

=Session 9: Global Education=

9.1: Opener:

How would you define global awareness ?

Global awareness involves being aware of world-wide issues and how these issues are related and globally inter-connected

To what extent would you say global awareness is an important 21st century skill ? Please explain your answer

The 21st century technology tools makes the world our classroom. We need to be cognizant of the culture, mores, economics and politics of other nations of the world. Global education is essential for students to develop the skills that will make them successful in a pluralistic society. Global awareness nurtures students' ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds. Teachers can model global awareness through the use of a host of educational technologies such such as the ePals Global Network

9.2: Readings on Global Education :

[|Fostering Students' Global Awareness]

9.3: Google Maps

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9.4: Use of Blogging  [|Edublog]

[|Blogger]

Blogging provides us another environment that helps us to engage students in their learning process. It is a great place to initiate discussion on a topic or to update assignments or activities that are going on in class. This allows all students to stay current with classwork. Also, it virtually creates a 24 hour classroom, so students can respond to posts from home and when they have time available.