GLOBAL
SCHOLARS
Global Scholars is
an innovative online global awareness education initiative that connects 10 to
13 year old students in global cities around the world. Internet-based
educational activities develop students’ global
citizenship while enhancing critical 21st century skills including subject
content mastery,English language communication, and technology
proficiency. This blended learning program provides access to an
interactive, multimedia online classroom and original curriculum materials,
enabling students to learn and communicate about important issues with their
international peers. Teachers gain year-round professional development and a
connection to a worldwide network of educators.
Program
Benefits
Global
Scholars supports the following key objectives:
·
Broaden students’
local-to-global perspective by learning from peers in other cities
·
Gain subject matter
content knowledge on an issue of mutual concern
·
Equip students to
navigate a 21st century virtually-connected world
·
Augment digital
technology proficiency
·
Promote English
language practice and literacy
Computers and
Internet connection are required to participate in this Internet-based
curriculum and access the secure, pass-coded e-classroom. The program
activities are conducted in English.
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