E4GI: Social Media & Web 2.0 in the Classroom
Using Social Media to Build Global Connections in the Classroom
The changes that new communications technologies have brought about in recent years have major implications for how learning takes place. Social media and web 2.0 applications have brought about new opportunities for information exchange and collaboration to take place across borders without limitations of distance. Emerging uses of social media allow for international connectivity within the educational environment that beckons creative thinking with regards to how students and teachers can benefit from sharing, discussing, building upon and learning from content, information, experiences and perspectives of their counterparts around the globe! When it comes to education for global interdependence, social media and web 2.0 applications online can play an essential role in promoting the attitudes and sensitivities necessary for creating citizens of a globally connected network thorough innovative online international collaboration including: International Pen Pals, International Collaborative Classroom Projects, International Education and Study Abroad Blogs, International Collaboration Among Educators, Collaborative International Research and much more! Take a look at the links below to see some examples of how social media and web 2.0 are being used to build international connections, global awareness and intercultural sensitivity in the classroom! |
Video: Social Media in education specialist Joquetta Jones presents her thoughts on using social media and web 2.0 as a tool to promote global connections in the classroom.
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Links and Resources for Using Social Media & Web 2.0 to make Global Connections in the Classroom:
Global Voices
Global Voices is a community of more than 300 bloggers and translators around the world who work together to bring you reports from blogs and citizen media everywhere, with emphasis on voices that are not ordinarily heard in international mainstream media.
Learn More: http://globalvoicesonline.org
GlobalSchoolNet.org
Global SchoolNet's mission is to support 21st century learning and improve academic performance through content driven collaboration. The site strives to engage educators and students in meaningful e-learning projects worldwide to develop science, math, literacy and communication skills, foster teamwork, civic responsibility and collaboration, encourage workforce preparedness and create multi-cultural understanding.
Learn more: http://www.globalschoolnet.org/
Global SchoolNet's mission is to support 21st century learning and improve academic performance through content driven collaboration. The site strives to engage educators and students in meaningful e-learning projects worldwide to develop science, math, literacy and communication skills, foster teamwork, civic responsibility and collaboration, encourage workforce preparedness and create multi-cultural understanding.
Learn more: http://www.globalschoolnet.org/
iEARN
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.
Learn more: http://www.iearn.org
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.
Learn more: http://www.iearn.org
The Global Education Collaborative
Online community for those interested in global education. Contribute by adding media, conversation, and collaborative projects.
Learn more: http://globaleducation.ning.com
Online community for those interested in global education. Contribute by adding media, conversation, and collaborative projects.
Learn more: http://globaleducation.ning.com
Classroom 2.0
Free, community-supported network for those interested in Web 2.0 and Social Media in education.
Learn more: http://www.classroom20.com/
Free, community-supported network for those interested in Web 2.0 and Social Media in education.
Learn more: http://www.classroom20.com/