1. Mining Resources for Global Learning International Studies Schools Network Summer Institute 2010 Kate Farmer, Denver Center for International Studies Alexis Menten, Assistant Director, Education, Asia Society July 11, 2010

2. Session Overview Accessing resources locally, nationally, and globally Charting a path to successful partnerships Leveraging resources for global learning Creating an action plan – small group discussion Sharing ideas – large group discussion Concluding comments

7. Identifying needs

8. Merging cultures

9. Promotional materials

10. Use your most powerful asset

11. Getting partners in the door

13. Creating an Action Plan: Small Groups Identify a school/department/classroom need. What resources are necessary to meet that need? What kind of organization/online resource could offer access to these resources? How could you approach a potential partner to get involved? How could the partner get involved at the school in a variety of roles? How would the partner organization benefit from being partnered with your school? What would you do to nurture the partnership? What are the next steps you need to take to establish this relationship?

14. Sharing Ideas: Large Group Discussion What is the identified need and how are you going to acquire the resources to meet it?2. What new resources did you discover either through discussion with others in your group or online?

16. Any final questions or feedback?

17. Good luck with your plans and keep us posted on your progress!Kate Farmer – kate_farmer@dpsk12.org Alexis Menten – amenten@asiasociety.org