Global collaboration is key to success in the modern world. Our students can learn many things from people from different places and from projects that look beyond the scope of their own community. This project presents a website that promotes global collaboration.
Globaledguide.org offers many different projects that relate to any content area. It is a powerful tool for teachers who want to impact their students and prepare them for 21st century living and collaboration. This presentation summarizes the website, provides examples of global projects, and makes connections to the core standards. This video presentation is a great resource for teachers looking to learn more about Global Guide.
Reflection
This project introduced me to a new and wonderful resource that I can see myself using with students often. I learned more about the benefits of global collaboration and how technology can make it possible and almost easy to arrange. The website provides projects for every level of experience and that allows teachers to start where they are comfortable. Global collaboration is something our students need to understand and it is likely something they will encounter as successful working adults. Projects like these provide students with cultural experiences they may not have had otherwise and engages them in learning related content because it makes learning social and highly engaging.