How Technology is Changing Our Students
World
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Andy Carvin,
senior strategist, Social Media Desk, National Public
Radio; former director, Digital Divide Network
Mr. Carvin reflects on how the Internet continues to
breakdown barriers of distance and challenge stereotypes.
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1 minute, 39 seconds | Andy
Carvin
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In this second clip, Mr. Carvin
talks about potential consequences of the United States'
failure to integrate technology skills into the curriculum
as other countries are already using schools to develop
technology talent at a faster pace than the U.S. |
55 seconds | Andy
Carvin
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Farah Kamal,
coordinator for Pakistan, International Educators and
Resource Network (iEARN)
Ms. Kamal reflects on the rapid changes in technology
use that have taken place in the classroom during her
career and the way in which students remain open to new
opportunities for learning that technology provides. |
1 minute | Farah
Kamal
The Value of Collaborative Global Connections
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Elaine Mentini,
coordinator for Lebanon, iEARN
Ms. Metini discusses the impact of collaborative learning
using technology on understanding complex global issues. |
54 seconds | Elaine
Mentini
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George Thornton,
high school social studies teacher, Washington State
Mr. Thornton discusses his personal journey to bring
global awareness to a small and rurally isolated eastern
Washington state school. He describes how he began using
a global network and the way in which it helped his students
better understand the United Nations, as well as cultural
differences. |
7 minutes, 12 seconds | George
Thornton
Introducing Two Global Networking Organizations
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Dr. Ed Gragert,
executive director, iEARN
Dr. Gragert discusses how the justification for global
education is different inside and outside of the U.S.
and what factors have helped iEARN achieve rapid growth
and worldwide reach as a global network. |
8 minutes, 21 seconds | Dr.
Ed Gragert
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Chris Plutte,
co-founder, Global Nomads Group (GNG)
Mr. Plutte talks about the founding of Global Nomads
and the evolution of their innovative approach to global
videoconferencing, as well as his assessment of the impact
the organization has had on students. |
9 minutes, 47 seconds | Chris
Plutte