Global Connections
ePortfolio: Situating Ourselves in the Global Context
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmThis collaborative ePen-pal project with University of Puerto Rico enabled my Education students to form a cross-cultural virtual community for sharing perspectives on global historical & contemporary events.
Virtual Mentors Changing Teacher Preparation
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmChanging teacher preparation and field experience for preservice teacher by providing virtual mentors through Skype and Twitter to promote 21st century skills and learning in an elementary social studies classroom.
NCSS Professional Development through Powerful and Authentic Social Studies (PASS)
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmPASS is a NCSS professional development program based on principles of authentic intellectual work. This session introduces the PASS criteria, standards and rubrics. Benefits for your district will be highlighted.
Create Curiosity with Images as Windows to Historic Events
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmImages are powerful communicators. With inquiry based discussion, visual literacy and critical thinking strategies, 6th-12th graders uncover history behind images from Seattle, Japan's March 2011 disasters, and participants' hometowns.
When the World Cares: Teaching about Human Rights and Dignity
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmSession highlights fundamental concepts of universal human rights and humanitarian law, showcases resources and strategies to help students explore their own values, beliefs and connections to globally recognized humanitarian principles.
Germany Opens Doors: Exploring Cross-Cultural Dialogue through TOP
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmLearn how to internationalize curriculum and open classrooms to cross-cultural dialogue through the Transatlantic Outreach Program . New materials will be introduced by the authors. Information about study tours provided.
Exploring Asia's Diversity
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmExplore Asia's diversity through two featured curriculum units, "Islam in Asia" and "Youth Culture in Asia," published by The Seattle Times and UW's Jackson School of International Studies. Free materials!
Connecting Human Rights and Your Elementary School Using Digital Media
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmThis session provides teachers the opportunity to explore ways to use literacy to teach human rights, including using digital media to create a class online graphic novel.
"Create-a-Culture:" An Elementary Inquiry Project
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pm"Create-a-Culture" is a cross-curricular, teacher developed program that engages students to examine the world, make global connections and share their learning by creating a documentary.
Engaging Global and Civic Ideals Classroom: Applying NCSS Standards
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmENGAGING GLOBAL IDEAS & PRACTICES inspires Social Studies Teachers to "DIRECTLY CONNECT" school programs worldwide with multiple academic programs including Peace Corps, Heifer International, Habitat for Humanity, et al.
