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Nebraska Department of Education

Nebraska Department of Education. G oing G lobal. Nebraska. Bringing the World to Your Community. International education empowers people to interact in the global community. What is International Education?. – Nebraska Council of International Education.

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Nebraska Department of Education

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  1. NebraskaDepartment of Education Going Global

  2. Nebraska Bringing the Worldto Your Community

  3. International education empowers people to interact in the global community. What is International Education? – Nebraska Council of International Education

  4. We will need tothink beyond our borders to: Compete Connect Cooperate Communicate Why Does It Matter?

  5. Our economies and currencies are tied to one another Environmental and health issues reverberate around the world in seconds Technology is an accelerator of this increasing interconnectedness Migration and immigration are creating more culturally and linguistically diverse societies Our LivesAre Going Global

  6. What DoYou Know About the World?

  7. In Japan, how do you show your host that you are enjoying your meal? a) Bang water glass on table b) Slurp your noodles c) Applaud softly d) Belch loudly Do You Know? b) Slurp your noodles

  8. In rural Ghana, what is the reaction of local people to having their picture taken? a) Fear b) Hatred c) Shock d) No reaction Do You Know? a) Fear

  9. How many time zones does China have? a) One b) Two c) Three d) Five Do You Know? a) One

  10. Which gift is harmless in Britain, but a symbol of death in China? a) Jewelry b) Clock c) Silver trophy d) Pet cat Do You Know? b) Clock

  11. In Italy, which gesture may be considered vulgar and offensive? a) Quick downward nod b) Hand clap c) Thumbs up d) Broad smile Do You Know? c) Thumbs up

  12. In Brazil, what percent of the population is under 20 years of age? a) Almost 25% b) Almost 33% c) Almost 40% d) Almost 50% Do You Know? d) Almost 50%

  13. In India, what should you not do at the end of a meal? a) Thank your host b) Fold your napkin c) Remove your jacket d) Tell a joke Do You Know? a) Thank your host

  14. What would be an appropriate gift in Japan? a) Set of 4 porcelain saki cups b) Book c) Engraved letter opener d) Food or liquor Do You Know? d) Food or liquor

  15. 8 Correct – 7 Correct – 6 Correct – 5 Correct – < 4 Correct – How Did You Do? Global genius Global competency On the bubble Hire a guide Travel at own risk

  16. Globalization is rapidly increasing the need for international knowledge and skills.

  17. NebraskaFortune 500 Companies • Berkshire Hathaway • Union Pacific • ConAgra Foods • Peter Kiewit Sons • Mutual of Omaha

  18. NebraskaFortune 1000 Companies • Ameritrade • Cabela's • West • Werner Enterprises • Valmont Industries

  19. We now live and work in a far different world than the one that the last generation encountered.

  20. Communitiesmust adapt to remain an integral part of today’s economically and sociallyinter-connected world.

  21. Demographic Trends Percent of Nebraska Population 3X 3X 5.5%2.3%1.8% 3.9%3.6%3.0% 1.3%.7%.4% www.censusscope.org

  22. White Ethnic Heritage, 2000 Other17% Czech NEBRASKA 87% of population German44% Swedish English11% Irish15% www.city-data.com/states/Nebraska-Ethnic-groups.html

  23. Hispanic Ethnic Heritage, 2000 Dominican Puerto Rico South America Central America Cuba Other15% NEBRASKA 5.5 % of population Mexico75% www.censusscope.org

  24. Asian Ethnic Heritage, 2000 IndiaBangladeshPakistanSri Lanka Pacific Is Other ChinaKoreaJapanTaiwan 16% NEBRASKA 1.3% of population VietnamPhilippinesLaosThailand 45% 32% Cambodia IndonesiaMalaysia www.censusscope.org

  25. NEBRASKADemographic Trends www.censusscope.org

  26. What will the2010 Census show? ? ? ?

  27. Knowledge and understanding of world regions, cultures, and global issues Attitudes of respect and concern for people and their cultures Skills to communicate and participatein diverse world cultures Preparing fora Diverse World . . .

  28. Creating a “Going Global” Community • Research family and/or community heritage • Interact with other people and their cultures • Connect with communities of the world • Provide opportunities (service projects, international days)to participate in a global society • Access global resources

  29. ? Do we have sufficient knowledge and skillsto engage in the worldeffectively and responsibly?

  30. Online ResourcesforInternational Education

  31. www.nde.state.ne.us/FORLG/IE_Main.htm

  32. National Geographic Kidshttp://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Places/Find OneWorld Classroomswww.oneworldclassrooms.org/travel/tours.html www.oneworldclassrooms.org/travel/library Global Nomads Groupwww.gng.org/about_gng/overview.html

  33. iEARNhttp://media.iearn.org ePalswww.epals.com Check out more resources atwww.nde.state.ne.us/forlg/InternationalEdLinks.htm

  34. It’s a whole new world! Be prepared.

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