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April 7, 2022


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  1. Digital Story Showcase!

  2. How to Support Global Connections: Students around the world can make connections with others and share ideas, experiences, and culture.

    This Mystery Skype was from the artist formerly known as Skype in Education. This was discontinued as a formal exchange site but you can connect with classrooms using alternative sites for epals: 5 Resources for Connecting Kids around the World // https://www.weareteachers.com/virtual-pen-pals/ AND there are live events around the country(world) from FlipGrid https://blog.flipgrid.com/upcomingflipgridliveevents (connect with experts through live chat).

  3. Re-Googling: So far we've used Google: Sites, Drive, Docs, Slides, Jamboard, and Mail. Here are a few more to consider:
    • Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/
      This tool is very useful in finding research related to a particular topic. You can often access the entire article by using the link to the right of the citation. You can also get the article citation in a variety of formats (e.g. APA, MLA, etc.)

    • Google Keep: https://keep.google.com/ allows you to keep notes, add images, create checklists, and sync all of this across multiple devices.
        • Go to the Chrome store and search "Keep". When you see the results, right click and choose "Pin to shelf" It can also run offine (these apps are indicated in the Chrome store) by a lightening bolt. Every time you log into Chrome on any device, your Keep notes will be accessble.
        • Next, search on "Files" your results will show a round blue circle with folder in it. Right click on this icon and choose "Pin to Shelf"

STUDIO TIME: Creating a virtual tour using the Projects option in Google Earth.

Let's explore a few examples:

But wait, there's more:

  1. Open Google Earth (https://earth.google.com/) on your Chromebook and explore the left side menu
  2. Try out the Voyager and Feeling Lucky menu items
  3. Next, let's start a Project to create your own custom tour of a location.
  4. Choose the Create >> Google Drive option and name your project with a one sentence description.
  5. Now you are ready to add locations by choosing "New Feature"
    1. Search for a location - the place or a place within the place (e.g., Paris or the Eiffel Tower)
    2. Once at the location look at the information box at the top right of the screen and choose "Add to Project" and choose your project name and "Save".
    3. Now edit the information for that feature (location/pin) by clicking on it from the list at the left of the screen and then the pencil icon.
    4. Click "Replace" and add your own information (if you use info from the web, make sure to cite your source at the bottom of the information box).
    5. Now add your own selected images by clicking on the box with the icon of a camera and locate two or more images you wish to add to your feature/location description.
    6. Your work is saved as you go in Google Drive as long as you are connected to the internet.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROJECT

  • Title and 1 sentence description for project location (cite source)
  • Four or more features (location pins) added
  • For EACH feature, at least two image you search and select
  • For EACH feature, description you find or write (cite source) REPLACING the Google default (which is almost always wikipedia)
  • Set SHARE LINK to anyone with the link can view.
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GOOGLE EARTH RESOURCES

Two good tutorials for how to create a tour in Google Earth using the Project option.

How to Create Tours in Google Earth (Web Version)
Nov 21, 2019 // Richard Byrne // 11:17		 Google Earth Projects - Video Walkthrough
May 12, 2020 // Greg Kulowiec // 4:32

GLOBAL RESOURCES

    Creative Connections : Creative Connections facilitates classroom-to-classroom exchanges through video conferencing and art exchange. Fee for Participation ePals Global Community : ePals allows teachers and students to connect with other classrooms or projects. Free sign up
    iEARN : Through iEARN, (International Education and Resource Network), teachers and students work with other schools and organizations worldwide to collaborate on a variety of educational projects. $100/yr. per teacher to join Asia Society: The Asia Society Partnership for Global Learning develops youth to be globally competent citizens, workers, and leaders by equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed for success in an increasingly interconnected world. Their website provides resources for teachers, parents and policy makers. Open resource
    Global Voices : Global Voices is an online community of over 200 bloggers that provides a unique resource for learning about current events from sources other than the traditional U.S. newspapers or magazines. Open resource  

Here's a framework that can guide and assess global learning from NCDPI:

Four Global Learning Capacities/Competencies https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5l6NsqrKtjRU2p5QmVzOGpRejA/view
  1. Investigate the World
  2. Recognize Perspectives
  3. Communicate Ideas
  4. Take Action

NCDPI Global Educator Digital Badge and Resources for Global Ed:

    Steps and FAQ about Earning the NC Global Educator Badge
    https://files.nc.gov/dpi/documents/globaled/actions/gedb-flyer.pdf
    https://files.nc.gov/dpi/documents/globaled/actions/1-2faq.pdf (NOTE: Somc links on this document are broken.)

    NCDPI Global Education Resources
    https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/k-12-standards-curriculum-and-instruction/programs-and-initiatives/global-education/global-education-resources

    Global Educator Digital Badge Implementation Guide
    https://files.nc.gov/dpi/documents/files/2019-2020-gedb-implementation-guide.pdf