Global Project-Based Learning Opportunities
• iEARN International Education and Resource Network is the world's largest non-profit global network that enables teachers and youth to use the internet and other technologies to collaborate on projects that enhance learning and make a difference in the world.
• Connect All Schools is an initiative iEARN with the goal of connecting all school in the United States to another country in the world by 2016. Connecting schools provides an opportunity for all students to gain exposure to another culture as well as for teachers to incorporate ideas of global competence in the classroom and curricula. The website offers a platform for schools to share their stories and projects.
• World Wise Schools is a Peace Corps program for schools, offering speakers on global topics correspondence with a current Peace Corps volunteer, lesson plans, teacher guides, videos and global education links.
• Asia Society's Partnership for Global Learning is an initiative to provide resources to educators and schools about global education. Resources include information on policy initiatives, world languages, funding, and strategies to incorporate global competence and global learning into the classroom.
• Around the World with 80 Schools is an ongoing project to connect classrooms and schools in different countries. The website provides opportunities for educators to exchange ideas and connect with each other. Tutorials on technology to achieve the objectives of the project are also offered.
• ePals Classroom Exchange is a site that provides educational technology and resources for classrooms to connect in a safe environment. The website serves a location for schools to find each other and develop a virtual exchange, as well as providing ideas for project-based activities and lessons.
• Flat Classroom Project is a global collaborative project that joins together middle and high school students. The Project uses Web 2.0 tools to make communication and interaction between students and teachers from all participating classrooms easier. The topics studied and discussed are real-world scenarios based on The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman. Four mandatory components for students include an audio or video introduction, a written collaborative report using a wiki, a personal multimedia response (digital story/video), and a post project reflection.
• Global Nomads Group fosters dialogue and understanding among the world's youth. GNG's educational programs include video conferencing and videos for learning content on a variety of international issues relevant to teachers and students. All GNG programs are directly linked to school curricula, education standards and 21st century learning objectives, and are accompanied by lesson plans and training to teachers. Programs are broadcast during the school day and cover a range of topics in the curriculum, including civics, social and global studies.
• People to People International' School and Classroom Program connects teachers and their students with similar-age classrooms in other countries to facilitate pen pal exchanges.
• The Global SchoolNet aims to improve academic performance through content driven collaboration. Links teachers and K-12 students in meaningful project learning exchanges worldwide.
• The U.S. Department of State sponsors the "Doors to Diplomacy" educational challenge to encourage middle school and high school
students to produce web projects.
• Other projects include an international CyberFair and student-produced newspapers that reach a global audience.
• Omprakash Foundation facilitates communication, collaboration, and mutual learning within a diverse international social network.
• Sponsors a database of global Partners (organizations, individuals) who can help teachers enrich their school's academic curriculum and
service-learning programs.
• Offer grants to help applicants build lasting relationships with international partners.
• Primary Source connects educators with other cultures and peoples to pormote the incorporation of global content into schools and curriculum. Programs include seminars, institutes,and study tours for educators. Primary Source also produces resources and curricula available for use by educators.
• The Global Education Collaborative is an online community for educators to share resources and engage in dialogue on a wide range of topics related to global education. Be sure to check out the "Global Education Resources" and "Collaborative Projects" discussion forums.
• Latin American Network Information Center (through the University of Texas at Austin) has resources for educators developing geography, language, or history curricula with a Latin American focus. This site also includes information for native speakers of Spanish and Portuguese.
• The World Affairs Council of Seattle has free lesson plans (developed by teachers for teachers) on global topics.
• Population Connection provides materials and tools for teachers about the human population and its changes, and how that impacts the world. The materials include activities and fact sheets and are sorted by grade level and academic subject. Population Connection also organized professional development opportunities for educators about these themes.
• World Savvy educates and engages youth in community and world affairs, to learn, work and thrive as responsible global citizens in the 21st century.
• iEARN International Education and Resource Network is the world's largest non-profit global network that enables teachers and youth to use the internet and other technologies to collaborate on projects that enhance learning and make a difference in the world.
• Connect All Schools is an initiative iEARN with the goal of connecting all school in the United States to another country in the world by 2016. Connecting schools provides an opportunity for all students to gain exposure to another culture as well as for teachers to incorporate ideas of global competence in the classroom and curricula. The website offers a platform for schools to share their stories and projects.
• World Wise Schools is a Peace Corps program for schools, offering speakers on global topics correspondence with a current Peace Corps volunteer, lesson plans, teacher guides, videos and global education links.
• Asia Society's Partnership for Global Learning is an initiative to provide resources to educators and schools about global education. Resources include information on policy initiatives, world languages, funding, and strategies to incorporate global competence and global learning into the classroom.
• Around the World with 80 Schools is an ongoing project to connect classrooms and schools in different countries. The website provides opportunities for educators to exchange ideas and connect with each other. Tutorials on technology to achieve the objectives of the project are also offered.
• ePals Classroom Exchange is a site that provides educational technology and resources for classrooms to connect in a safe environment. The website serves a location for schools to find each other and develop a virtual exchange, as well as providing ideas for project-based activities and lessons.
• Flat Classroom Project is a global collaborative project that joins together middle and high school students. The Project uses Web 2.0 tools to make communication and interaction between students and teachers from all participating classrooms easier. The topics studied and discussed are real-world scenarios based on The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman. Four mandatory components for students include an audio or video introduction, a written collaborative report using a wiki, a personal multimedia response (digital story/video), and a post project reflection.
• Global Nomads Group fosters dialogue and understanding among the world's youth. GNG's educational programs include video conferencing and videos for learning content on a variety of international issues relevant to teachers and students. All GNG programs are directly linked to school curricula, education standards and 21st century learning objectives, and are accompanied by lesson plans and training to teachers. Programs are broadcast during the school day and cover a range of topics in the curriculum, including civics, social and global studies.
• People to People International' School and Classroom Program connects teachers and their students with similar-age classrooms in other countries to facilitate pen pal exchanges.
• The Global SchoolNet aims to improve academic performance through content driven collaboration. Links teachers and K-12 students in meaningful project learning exchanges worldwide.
• The U.S. Department of State sponsors the "Doors to Diplomacy" educational challenge to encourage middle school and high school
students to produce web projects.
• Other projects include an international CyberFair and student-produced newspapers that reach a global audience.
• Omprakash Foundation facilitates communication, collaboration, and mutual learning within a diverse international social network.
• Sponsors a database of global Partners (organizations, individuals) who can help teachers enrich their school's academic curriculum and
service-learning programs.
• Offer grants to help applicants build lasting relationships with international partners.
• Primary Source connects educators with other cultures and peoples to pormote the incorporation of global content into schools and curriculum. Programs include seminars, institutes,and study tours for educators. Primary Source also produces resources and curricula available for use by educators.
• The Global Education Collaborative is an online community for educators to share resources and engage in dialogue on a wide range of topics related to global education. Be sure to check out the "Global Education Resources" and "Collaborative Projects" discussion forums.
• Latin American Network Information Center (through the University of Texas at Austin) has resources for educators developing geography, language, or history curricula with a Latin American focus. This site also includes information for native speakers of Spanish and Portuguese.
• The World Affairs Council of Seattle has free lesson plans (developed by teachers for teachers) on global topics.
• Population Connection provides materials and tools for teachers about the human population and its changes, and how that impacts the world. The materials include activities and fact sheets and are sorted by grade level and academic subject. Population Connection also organized professional development opportunities for educators about these themes.
• World Savvy educates and engages youth in community and world affairs, to learn, work and thrive as responsible global citizens in the 21st century.