Showing posts with label global_awareness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label global_awareness. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Postcrossing

What is Postcrossing?
It's a project that allows anyone to receive postcards (real ones, not electronic) from random places in the world.

A great way to connect to the world!

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Games for Change

Games for Change
Games for Change has identified and selected the following games as being examples of games that engage contemporary social issues in meaningful ways to foster a more just, equitable and/or tolerant society. These games have been created by cross-disciplinary teams from around the world and all aim to serve the public interest.
Topics include: Economics, Public Policy, Poverty, Environment, Global Conflict, News and Politics- FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS!

ePals Global Community

ePals Global Community
Wisconsin Connects provides students access to high-tech tools that will provide entry to cultures around the world, builds relationships that strengthen America's stature in the world and benefit state and economic security, improves global understanding and positions Wisconsin students to develop their global competencies at a young age. Participating students will improve their communication and internet technology skills, develop connections with their peers in other countries, and become better prepared to compete in a 21st century global economy.
*The Internet's largest global community of classrooms
*Safely connect, collaborate and learn
*Practice language skills and learn about different cultures
*Use school-safe email, forums and blogs
*Engage in collaborative learning projects
IT'S FREE - all you have to do is join!