TGC Technology
Useful resources from TCG program for teachers
to use in the classroom for global projects
Thinglink help
Useful learning tool in the classroom for class discussions, interactive class projects
Padlet help
fun interactive board to post questions and ideas, or videos and information
Padlet Pinterest ideas in the classroom
useful tool for ideas in the classroom lesson planning
Twitter help
helps beginners get started
Twitter classroom ideas
useful tool in the classroom using twitter
Global Classroom Twitter chats
useful tool in classroom for collaborative sharing
60 ways to use Twitter in the classroom
twitter tools ideas
Skype tutorial:
Skype in the classroom
Google Tutorials:
Google Slides presentation tutorial
Google Earth for Educators-50 exciting ideas for the classroom
Voicethread how to
a cool interactive tool integrating your own voice to explain ideas, a good reteaching tool for reference?
101 Web 2.0 Teaching Tools
Sara Krakauer Technology Resources to collaborate in classroom
List of resources shared by TGC fellow fantastic list of resources to connect globally interactively in the classroom!
Technology is Learning Resources
Pages of resources, SAMR model, transitioning to student centered learning through use of technology producing a product using various tech tools, etc
Video Making Platforms:
Useful learning tool in the classroom for class discussions, interactive class projects
Padlet help
fun interactive board to post questions and ideas, or videos and information
Padlet Pinterest ideas in the classroom
useful tool for ideas in the classroom lesson planning
Twitter help
helps beginners get started
Twitter classroom ideas
useful tool in the classroom using twitter
Global Classroom Twitter chats
useful tool in classroom for collaborative sharing
60 ways to use Twitter in the classroom
twitter tools ideas
Skype tutorial:
Skype in the classroom
Google Tutorials:
Google Slides presentation tutorial
Google Earth for Educators-50 exciting ideas for the classroom
Voicethread how to
a cool interactive tool integrating your own voice to explain ideas, a good reteaching tool for reference?
101 Web 2.0 Teaching Tools
Sara Krakauer Technology Resources to collaborate in classroom
List of resources shared by TGC fellow fantastic list of resources to connect globally interactively in the classroom!
Technology is Learning Resources
Pages of resources, SAMR model, transitioning to student centered learning through use of technology producing a product using various tech tools, etc
Video Making Platforms:
- platforms to use for your video:
- WeVideo
- PowToon
- Wideo
- Weavly
- MIXMOOV
- Shortclip
- Magisto
- iMovie (free on all new iPads and iPhones) or
- Windows MovieMaker
View global education videos made collaboratively by TGC Fellows using the platforms above
TGC Course Resources
Valuable resources from TGC studies
Global Competence in American Schools
What does it mean to be globally competent?
Tony Jackson: Matching Design to Outcomes: Teaching Global Competencies in a Changing World
Tony Jackson video describes implementation of global education in American Ed. System what is needed to better prepare students in more innovative and effective ways.
Interview with Dan Rather
Interview with Dan Rather and Linda Darling-Hammond, a Professor in Education at Stanford University--she addresses where improvements are needed in American Education System and what we can learn from countries who have turned around their ed. systems in the past 30 years and are now top ranked.
mapping the Nation Alabama initiatives
How AL ranks in terms of global initiatives (needs improvement, development).
Mapping the Nation--Policy guidelines for global competence
a list of essential Guiding questions in building a program in your state/city
Educating for Global Competence: Preparing Our Youth to Engage the World
An excellent resource for promoting global education and guidelines for educators
Top 10 Characteristics Globally Competent Teachers
A resource for the benefits of a globally minded educator and what that looks like in the classroom, qualities/skills a global educator brings to the table.
Dept. Of Education International Strategy 2012-16
Implementation of new policies taking shape in taking steps toward international approaches in education in America
Look Inside the Classroom of the Future-Dana Mortenson
This article effectively outlines and advocates for the benefits of global education and the skills gained by students. A good, concise reference for the question "What are the benefits of global ed. for students?" What different sort of skills do they obtain through this approach?
Articles on Global Education
Engaging in Global Issues in the Classroom and Beyond
This article mentions the lasting benefits global education has on students and its appeal toward truth and justice, often times inspiring students to take action beyond the classroom toward a global career pathway.
Douthet - Myth of Cosmopolitanism
In encountering controversy against global education, it is good to be aware of your opposition.
William Gaudelli - A Call for Global Citizenship
This article advocates for global citizenship education and how to start, and here is a great quote from the Author: "My first suggestion for global citizenship education is that we begin to think of ourselves, our earth, and each other, in a temporal way, in light of time. This is perhaps the most difficult aspect of learning to think globally since people are notoriously bad—all of us—at understanding time".
Diagram Schooling Students need in Global Economy
perhaps a useful direct tool to include in advocating for the benefits and pathway of implementing global ed.
No Such Thing as a Global Citizen (controversy/opposition to global ed)
Among every initiative toward positive change, there are the skeptics, critics who predict different, perhaps unintended outcomes to be aware of.
Relevant Videos
Video students connecting with other students online
"the world is as big or as small as you make it" online collaboration between teens across countries; the benefit of global education from the student's perspective, skyping
Taiye Selasi Ted Talk - Dont Ask Me Where I'm From
"Multilocal" concept, "glocal", not what country you are from
Ted talk - Single Story
facing stereotypes and the "single story" ideas we have in our heads about cultures. or ideas about cultures
Other Useful Resources
Sustainable Development Goals; knowledge platform UN proposal; transforming our world for 2030; agenda for sustainable development
View former TGC fellow's global education guides/websites in different content areas:
Sandra Makielski
Social Studies
Joshua Hanna
Technology
Krista Fiabane
English/Multidisciplinary
Lisa Caswell
Math
Anne Koroknay
Elementary
Reference material for capstone project
Travel
Teachers for Global Classrooms
The Teachers for Global Classrooms Program (TGC) is a professional development fellowship for elementary, middle, and high school teachers from the United States to participate in a program aimed at globalizing U.S. classrooms. The fellowship includes an online professional development course, a Global Education Symposium held in Washington, D.C., and a two to three week international field experience. US Dept. of State sponsored Program.
US Dept. of State Exchange Programs for Visual Arts
US Dept. of State sponsored Program.
smARTpower sends American visual artists abroad to collaborate with local artists and young people around the world on the creation of community-based art projects. Focusing on direct community engagement that encourages dialogue, experimentation and creativity, this program is designed to stimulate discourse around local or global social issues including the environment, education, health, girls and women’s issues and freedom of expression. US Dept. of State sponsored Program.
Fulbright Travel Program
Travel opportunity for teachers of all subjects to your choice countries
Funds for Teachers
for K-12 public school teachers
The 2018 grant application will be available on October 1, 2017.
What does it mean to be globally competent?
Tony Jackson: Matching Design to Outcomes: Teaching Global Competencies in a Changing World
Tony Jackson video describes implementation of global education in American Ed. System what is needed to better prepare students in more innovative and effective ways.
Interview with Dan Rather
Interview with Dan Rather and Linda Darling-Hammond, a Professor in Education at Stanford University--she addresses where improvements are needed in American Education System and what we can learn from countries who have turned around their ed. systems in the past 30 years and are now top ranked.
mapping the Nation Alabama initiatives
How AL ranks in terms of global initiatives (needs improvement, development).
Mapping the Nation--Policy guidelines for global competence
a list of essential Guiding questions in building a program in your state/city
Educating for Global Competence: Preparing Our Youth to Engage the World
An excellent resource for promoting global education and guidelines for educators
Top 10 Characteristics Globally Competent Teachers
A resource for the benefits of a globally minded educator and what that looks like in the classroom, qualities/skills a global educator brings to the table.
Dept. Of Education International Strategy 2012-16
Implementation of new policies taking shape in taking steps toward international approaches in education in America
Look Inside the Classroom of the Future-Dana Mortenson
This article effectively outlines and advocates for the benefits of global education and the skills gained by students. A good, concise reference for the question "What are the benefits of global ed. for students?" What different sort of skills do they obtain through this approach?
Articles on Global Education
Engaging in Global Issues in the Classroom and Beyond
This article mentions the lasting benefits global education has on students and its appeal toward truth and justice, often times inspiring students to take action beyond the classroom toward a global career pathway.
Douthet - Myth of Cosmopolitanism
In encountering controversy against global education, it is good to be aware of your opposition.
William Gaudelli - A Call for Global Citizenship
This article advocates for global citizenship education and how to start, and here is a great quote from the Author: "My first suggestion for global citizenship education is that we begin to think of ourselves, our earth, and each other, in a temporal way, in light of time. This is perhaps the most difficult aspect of learning to think globally since people are notoriously bad—all of us—at understanding time".
Diagram Schooling Students need in Global Economy
perhaps a useful direct tool to include in advocating for the benefits and pathway of implementing global ed.
No Such Thing as a Global Citizen (controversy/opposition to global ed)
Among every initiative toward positive change, there are the skeptics, critics who predict different, perhaps unintended outcomes to be aware of.
Relevant Videos
Video students connecting with other students online
"the world is as big or as small as you make it" online collaboration between teens across countries; the benefit of global education from the student's perspective, skyping
Taiye Selasi Ted Talk - Dont Ask Me Where I'm From
"Multilocal" concept, "glocal", not what country you are from
Ted talk - Single Story
facing stereotypes and the "single story" ideas we have in our heads about cultures. or ideas about cultures
Other Useful Resources
Sustainable Development Goals; knowledge platform UN proposal; transforming our world for 2030; agenda for sustainable development
View former TGC fellow's global education guides/websites in different content areas:
Sandra Makielski
Social Studies
Joshua Hanna
Technology
Krista Fiabane
English/Multidisciplinary
Lisa Caswell
Math
Anne Koroknay
Elementary
Reference material for capstone project
Travel
Teachers for Global Classrooms
The Teachers for Global Classrooms Program (TGC) is a professional development fellowship for elementary, middle, and high school teachers from the United States to participate in a program aimed at globalizing U.S. classrooms. The fellowship includes an online professional development course, a Global Education Symposium held in Washington, D.C., and a two to three week international field experience. US Dept. of State sponsored Program.
US Dept. of State Exchange Programs for Visual Arts
US Dept. of State sponsored Program.
smARTpower sends American visual artists abroad to collaborate with local artists and young people around the world on the creation of community-based art projects. Focusing on direct community engagement that encourages dialogue, experimentation and creativity, this program is designed to stimulate discourse around local or global social issues including the environment, education, health, girls and women’s issues and freedom of expression. US Dept. of State sponsored Program.
Fulbright Travel Program
Travel opportunity for teachers of all subjects to your choice countries
Funds for Teachers
for K-12 public school teachers
The 2018 grant application will be available on October 1, 2017.
TGC Irex: For more information on the Teachers for Global Classrooms program, application and deadline:
https://www.irex.org/project/teachers-global-classrooms-program-tgc National Art Education Association
Each year NAEA offers art educators a one week international professional development opportunity as part of the International Art Education Research Program. I am a former delegate of the 2012 Delegation to India. Click here to view experiences of past delegations, or read about the India experience. |
Disclaimer: This is not an official U.S. Department of State site. The views and information presented are the grantee’s own and do not represent the Teachers for Global Classrooms Program, IREX, or the U.S. Department of State.