"What Does Globalization Mean for Education?" By Anita McAnear
Anita McAnear describes that due to advances in technology, people are connected all across the world. She states that this “means increased opportunities to learn with and from the global community.” Through resources such as Curriki, teachers can stare curricula, assessments and textbooks all over the word by means of an open and free source. This exchange of ideas helps to unite educators, regardless of their residence. McAnear also discusses how, in a connected world, students must obtain a global perspective. To further their communication and literacy skills students can communicate with students in other countries. Above all, this perspective improves multicultural understanding and increases appreciation for diversity.
What are some of the ways students can connect to students across the world?
Internet pen pals are an excellent way to maintain that connection and get to know other cultures. This offers children first-hand experience when it comes to different ways of life. Video conferencing can also be integrated into this idea.
Why is it important to unite educators worldwide?
There are so many view learning and education, but sometimes we get stuck in a box that limits our flow of novel ideas. Looking at the way other countries do school helps us to gain fresh and innovative ideas and improve the status quo.
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