Global Projects
Why Global Projects?
- Meet local, national and regional standards
- Widen perspectives beyond the four walls of your classroom
- Provide a sense of global responsibility and belonging to a broader community and common humanity
- Future employers are looking for people who can communicate, collaborate and problem solve
- Teachers' benefits include exchange of practices, knowledge and expertise
What a Classroom Looks Like in 27 Countries Around the World
Beginner Projects
Teachers and students are teamed with 29 other classrooms to exchange holiday cards. Students may send Chinese New Year, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Eid greeting cards or cards that show local celebrations during December or January. Classrooms also share some general information about their location and what makes their classroom great. Go to the site to get a reminder to sign up in the fall! PreK-6th grade
Pen Pal Exchanges
- an opportunity for students to communicate with students in classrooms throughout the world
- Teacher moderation ensures a safe exchange
Project Experiences
- online project spaces, where students and teachers can collaborate on projects using Discussion Boards and other messaging tools
- optional for teachers to moderate all messages among students
Resources
Empatico empowers teachers and students to explore the world through experiences that spark curiosity, kindness, and empathy. They combine live video with activities designed to foster meaningful connections among English speakers, age 7-11. Free
Creative projects K-6, classrooms worldwide. Sign up for project reminders. Simple and free.
It's easy to find and contact educators who are interested in doing collaboration projects. Dual Immersion opportunities.
Some Kidlink projects run only by FB groups or by email. Other projects need that participants publish and share their activities in Kidspace, which is a separate managed web space.
Teachers' Guide to Global Collaboration
A searchable database of global projects and resources. Find and connect with projects and programs that align with curriculum, goals, and interests.
Connects teachers and classrooms around the world with opportunities to collaborate and create. Also includes lessons with an opportunity to write for a global audience. Teachers have access to a limited number of free classroom credits. When a teacher has referred 5 colleagues, they receive free access to PenPal Schools.
Beautiful cultural, social and environmental stories that inspire character, critical thinking, empathy and listening. Lesson plans included. Designed for high school, but can be modified for middle school and elementary.