This is an area that I am currently exploring and will expand in the future. I see these projects as valuable learning opportunities for my Navajo students because all activities are hands on and engaging. This past year my Kinder teachers and I self-initiated project-based learning opportunities for our students within our classrooms. For this coming school year, I have made it my goal to explore more of the project activities within my classroom and share it with my grade level or school community.
Below are links for you to explore.
Below are links for you to explore.
People to People's International's School and Classroom Program is a free service that links middle and high school classrooms around the world to support pen-pal relationships among schools. They also emphasize peace and community service, which tie into a curriculum aimed at developing students as global citizens.This is a great forum for connecting teachers and students internationally. The site shows you how to use Skype to connect globally and can be used as a venue for your students to blog with students from other countries on a variety of topics. |
iEARN is a non-profit online learning community that connects students and classrooms around the world to connect and work together on learning projects. There are over 30,000 schools in more than 140 countries that work together on about 150 different projects to meet all age groups and curricula. They also offer extensive professional development for educators online.
WorldWise Schools is a program through the Peace Corps that offers a host of resources and activities to teachers and students. Activities are focused on global learning and are drawn from the volunteers' personal experiences. These activities often form the base of unique project ideas on global issues that are both authentic and timely. All project ideas are created by Peace Corps volunteers in the field. Like in the Omprakash Foundation, contact could be made with an "in the field" volunteer for students to follow. |
This online global community allows teachers and students to connect directly through online delivery and share inter-culturally. It is essentially an online version of the old-fashioned pen pal idea. Students can connect safely and learn about each other and work on projects together. There are also lesson plans and other activities for teachers and students to utilize. ePals facilitates school-to-school partnerships that can be used for engagement and project-based learning. This media is an excellent venue for meeting all the global competencies. |