Nebraska Department of Education

1. NebraskaDepartment of Education Going Global

2. Nebraska Bringing the Worldto Your Students

3. Have You Been Paying Attention? . . .Video from TeacherTube . . . Download this video about digital learners at www.teachertube.com. In the search box, enter “Have You Been Paying Attention?” The next slide has 3 talking points for discussion after viewing the video.

4. Changing Perspectives What point is the author making? What is different about today's learners? What or how do we as teachers need to change?

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

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

7. 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 Lives Are Going Global

8. 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 Our Students

9. Survey Question

10. Not part of school’s overall common vision

11. Survey Question

12. Inadequateinternational education resources available

13. What isYour Global IQ?

14. Which of the following is not true about the French? a) Punctuality is treated very casually b) Frequently interrupt each other c) Avoid drinking hard liquor before meals d) Men take off their jackets in the office What is Your Global IQ? d) Men take off their jackets in the office

15. How many time zones does China have? a) One b) Two c) Three d) Five What is Your Global IQ? a) One

16. In Italy, which gesture may be considered vulgar and offensive? a) Quick downward nod b) Hand clap c) Thumbs up d) Broad smile What is Your Global IQ? c) Thumbs up

17. 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% What is Your Global IQ? d) Almost 50%

18. 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 What is Your Global IQ? a) Thank your host

19. 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 What is Your Global IQ? d) Food or liquor

20. Which gift is harmless in Britain, but a symbol of death in China? a) Jewelry b) Clock c) Silver trophy d) Pet cat What is Your Global IQ? b) Clock

21. In which country would a gift not be expected at a business meeting? a) Russia b) China c) Pakistan d) Bolivia What is Your Global IQ? c) Pakistan

22. 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

23. ? Do our students have sufficient knowledge and skillsto engage in the worldeffectively and responsibly?

24. Our students will live and work in a different world than the one in which their parents and teachers grew up. How Do WePrepare Our Students?

25. Our StudentsNeed the Skills To : • Be sensitive to various world cultures • Be fluent in world languages • Understand international trade • Demonstrate global technologies • Work in international teams

26. Today’s StudentsWill Be . . . • Selling to other countries • Buying from other countries • Working for international companies • Managing employees from other cultures and countries

27. Name the Fortune 500 Companies in Nebraska • Berkshire Hathaway • Union Pacific • ConAgra Foods • Peter Kiewit Sons • Mutual of Omaha

28. Name the Fortune 1000Companies in Nebraska • Ameritrade • Cabela's • West • Werner Enterprises • Valmont Industries

29. Creating a “Going Global” Culture in Your School • Integrate meaningful global content and skill development through PD • Invite cultural communities into your school • Actively involve teachers in integrating international education • Offer opportunities for teacher reflection • Develop a rich body of resources

30. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Collaboration & Leading by Influence Agility & Adaptability Initiative & Entrepreneurialism Effective Oral & Written Communication Accessing & Analyzing Information Curiosity & Imagination Tony Wagner’s Seven Survival Skills for Teens Today The Global Achievement Gap

31. Tony Wagner Access Tony Wagner’s video at http://www.asiasociety.org/video/education-learning/seven-skills-students-need-their-future

32. Online ResourcesforInternational Education

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

34. 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

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

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