Global Education
Preparing #LifeReady Students: Creating a Globally-Sourced, Locally-Relevant Curriculum
By: Eric Davis, Aparna Rae and Stephanie Leite. Our organization is working hard to prepare #LifeReady global citizens through place-based (and project-based) learning. In this post, we take a look at how we're doing it.
New Zealand Leads the Way on Competency-Based Learning: Part 2
In part one, I highlighted the research underpinnings, move toward equity, and cultural roots at play in New Zealand's competency-based education. Here, I conclude those thoughts with takeaway notes from some of New Zealand's leading experts.
Designing Student Projects for Global Readiness
By: Andrew Miller. It's time to think about the power of project-based learning and how it can do even more to prepare our students for the world beyond the classroom.
5 Reasons To Take Time Out of the Classroom
By: Sam Nelson. Since I plan and experience a wide range of excursions around the world with many different students, I am often asked how we justify taking valuable time out of the classroom. Here are five reasons I feel it's important to do so.
Why Global Should Be the Education Movement of 2017
By: Bonnie Lathram and Dave Potter. As we close the year out, we are pondering where we are headed in the field of education in 2017. We challenge you to become a globally connected educator and join us in creating a Smart Planet in the new year.
Can Relevant Learning Boost Gross National Happiness?
By: Leslie Cook. In striving to make their educational system and curriculum their own, Bhutan has introduced relevant learning through place-based education with an emphasis on boosting community vitality and well-being.
Preparing #LifeReady Students Through World Language
By: Renee A. Foose, Ed.D. The Howard County Public School System built a World Language Program its so students can enter today’s increasingly globalized world with in-demand, marketable skills and the cultural competency for college and careers.
3 Reasons To Expect the Unexpected…and What To Do About It
There are three primary reasons we will continue to experience more unexpected events like those we've witnessed recently. Here's how we can better prepare today's students for these future black swan events.
EdTech 10: iNACOL Edition
In honor of the innovation being shared at iNACOL 2016, this week's top ten stories share several new resources, guidebooks, platforms and toolkits created to help edleaders continue their transformational work in education.
Developing a Sense of Place Means a Deeper Connection to Learning
By: Kristen Mueller-Sims. Developing a deep sense of place in young students leads to a citizenry that is more prepared and willing to contribute to communities for a lifetime.