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Companion Video to Global Education
Using Technology to Bring the World to Your Students

How Technology is Changing Our Students World

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.

1 minute, 39 seconds | Andy Carvin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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