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Global Connections Made Possible Through Technology

A Principal's Reflections

Collentine’s Global Perspectives in Literature had a different spin on their research paper this year. Research papers are more than a paper this year in Global Perspectives Honors! Barbara Collentine educational technology New Milford High School'

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The Real World, Not MTV Style

A Principal's Reflections

For two days this December, in Mrs. Collentine’s Global Perspectives in Literature Honors classes, NMHS class of 2005 alumnus Jonathan Silver was a “guest” speaker/teacher/actor and taught and performed Shakespeare’s Hamlet for Mrs. Collentine’s students. He is known for his paintings of oceans, fields, landscapes, and portraits.

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Teachers Explore Innovative Education in South Korea

Digital Promise

What happens when educators go beyond school walls to gain a global perspective on teaching and learning? Educating for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This presents a new mandate for educators to equip students with the skills and competencies needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected society. “I

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Resources for Teachers and Instructional Coaches – April 2021

Edthena

Here are places to look for online STEM circles—tips can be applied generally to help any content teacher find platforms to connect with other educators. The group is full of supporters for integrating SEL into education, advocates for research on SEL best practices, and champions of SEL as something that can benefit all teachers.

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Global Online Academy connects teens around the world, broadening their perspectives

The Hechinger Report

The courses, across a range of subjects, encourage students to develop global perspectives. That’s just hearing perspectives literally within my own community,” Fay said. “It Forming global perspectives is at the heart of GOA, but it’s not the only benefit students cite. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

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Chinese “parachute kids” tackle U.S. schools on their own

The Hechinger Report

school experience,” said Yong Zhao, presidential chair and director of the Institute for Global and Online Education at the University of Oregon College of Education. They may be good students in China, but not competitive enough in the education system.” The education, the environment.”. State Department.

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Experience the World with the Latest Edition of Geography Alive!

TCI

Geography education plays a pivotal role in cultivating global awareness and critical thinking. Regions and People program is coming out with a new edition in 2024 that includes new features and elevates old favorites, such as the Mapping Labs and Global Connection activities. The much-loved Geography Alive!