Going Global with Elementary Students

Things to remember with K-5 students...     - Safety / CIPA     - Involving Parents/Community Members     - Keep it about the content          - Benefits outweigh the challenges Projects to consider... - Around the World with 80 Schools - Skype in Schools - Teddy Bears Around the World - Blogging - Flat Stanley     - participate     - start your own - Ideas from Karen Ditzler - Winter Olympics Project - My Hero Project - A Room with a View - Holiday Card Exchange - Lots of Ideas from Jen Wagner - Global Education Collaborative Tips for Creating Your Own Project... PLAN IT P - Prioritize your curricular goals L - Locate resources A - Align yourself with other educators N - Notify administration, parents & students I - Integrate the learning opportunity cross-curricularly T - Take time to celebrate your accomplishment & reflect for the future