Digital Promise

JUNE 6, 2019

.” So, I led my grade-level team in developing a global project with an emphasis on student voice and reflection. We then used Skype for Education’s website to find a connection that would help shed light on oppression. Making Personal and Global Connections. What factors shape our values and beliefs?

Global Connections 97

Global Connections Middle School Cultures Teaching 97

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Taking Global Connections Home. That’s a win-win in my book.”. Through a school visit and tour of the Samsung Innovation Center, teachers were able to see innovative tools and learning practices in action while networking with fellow educators who had traveled from as far as Costa Rica and Uganda.

Education 115

Education Global Perspectives Global Connections Pedagogy 115

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This generation has a deep sense of global connection, which teachers can tap into. The teachers I coach say their students use technology to effortlessly connect with people across the world. But it’s important to honor their paths and resist the impulse to force them on the well-traveled road.

Education 140

Education Middle School Global Connections K-12 140

The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2016

A child rides a bike on the playground at Global Connections Learning Center in Jackson. McCoy helped her daughter’s teacher figure out how students could work together in class and share books. Photo: Jackie Mader. JACKSON, Miss. But the opportunity comes at a cost: larger class sizes for third-graders.

K-12 71

K-12 Elementary School Advocacy Global Connections 71

Geogramblings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Today, a book titled ‘ Developing Quality PSHE in Secondary Schools and Colleges ‘ was released. Within this book, I contributed a chapter on ‘Diversity and Discrimination’ through my work with Diverse Educators. The book also covers topics such as engaging parents/carers, sex education, and media literacy.

Human Rights 40

Human Rights Geography Controversial Topics Humanities 40