1 / 17

“Going Global” Onslow County Schools CIA Institute August 2, 2011

“Going Global” Onslow County Schools CIA Institute August 2, 2011. Glocal. Glocalisation (or glocalization ) is a portmanteau of globalization and localization . By definition, the term “glocal” refers to the individual, group, division, unit, organization, and community

nevin
Download Presentation

“Going Global” Onslow County Schools CIA Institute August 2, 2011

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. “Going Global” Onslow County SchoolsCIA Institute August 2, 2011

  2. Glocal Glocalisation (or glocalization) is a portmanteau of globalization and localization. By definition, the term “glocal” refers to the individual, group, division, unit, organization, and community which is willing and is able to “think globally and act locally”

  3. Why Global Education? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc1hgMl3uUk&feature=related

  4. Global Engagement The success of North Carolina graduates in a changing global economy will depend on their ability to communicate, collaborate and compete effectively with the world community both at home and beyond.

  5. Global awareness creates global excitement, which creates economic value…

  6. N.C. Changing Demographics *Percentage of total population Source: Migration Policy Institute (MPI)—Data Hub

  7. K-12 Student Population • 10.1% speak a language other than English at home • More than 260 different languages are spoken in the homes of N.C. public school students • Some you know…SpanishFrenchGermanMandarin Some you may not… FarsiGujaratiShonaTagalog Source: N.C. Department of Public Instruction, 2007 home language survey

  8. Globalization 101 http://www.globalization101.org

  9. Onslow County Schools • The Onslow County School System is one of 10 districts in the state to be invited to join the Global Schools Network. • An Education and Economic Development Initiative • North Carolina State Board of Education • North Carolina Department of Public Instruction • North Carolina Department of Commerce • North Carolina Business Committee for Education

  10. The Global Schools Network • An international education partnership of schools and organizations committed to ensuring that students excel in an interconnected world

  11. The Global Schools NetworkKey Objectives • Create education systems that are deeply committed to highly effective, sustainable international education and student preparation for college and careers. • Leverage extraordinary education systems to attract multi-national businesses and international investment to local communities.

  12. Providing Classroom Experiences Teach Students Global Knowledge – A Mode of Thinking Global Skills Global Character • Knowledge of history and international relations • Knowledge of current events and key global challenges • An understanding of other cultural perspectives • An ability to speak a foreign language • An ability to work collaboratively across cultures and solve problems • Competence in traveling and getting along in other cultures Global Citizenship – Stewardship  Protecting the environment  Global health  Poverty  Access to education

  13. Connect All Schools • http://youtu.be/2nbjLxiuzZ8

  14. Resource Activity • Groups work collaboratively to review websites provided • Web sites are on the activity cards • Plan to share out with the group to build global toolbox.

  15. Global Websites • www.facingthefuture.org • www.worldmapper.org • www.gapminder.org • http://euce.org/lessonplans • http://africa.unc.edu • www.AsiaSociety.org • www.100people.org • http://globalengage.ibo.org/eng/teachers/featured • www.epals.com

  16. Closing Thoughts http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2539741Stand By Me

More Related