1. Althea Penn, m.ed.adm.
Educational Consultant
Using Technology to Promote Global Awareness
in the Early Childhood Classroom
oCreate enriched learning environments that provide the opportunity
for preschool-2nd grade students to develop both academic and 21st
century skills
oIdentify ways to expand the classroom beyond its four walls into the
global community
oIdentify resources which develop globally competent citizens,
workers, and leaders by equipping them with the knowledge and
skills needed
oIdentify technology tools which enhance a child’s
passion for learning and engage all learners
2. 21st Century
Student Outcomes and Support Systems
Core Subjects (3R’s)
Life and Career skills
Learning and Innovation Skills (4C’s)
Information, Media, and Technology Skills
Learning Environments
Professional Development
Curriculum and Instruction
Standards and Assessments
3. Develop Global Awareness
•Using 21st century skills
•Learning from and working collaboratively with others
•Understanding other nations and cultures
4. Apply Technology Effectively
•Research, organize, evaluate and communicate
information
•Access, manage, integrate, evaluate and create
information to successfully function in a knowledge
economy
•Understand the safety, ethical and legal issues surrounding
the access and use of information technologies
5. 1. Smart board 2. Desktop PC 3. Laptop PC
4. Flip Video camcorders 5. Digital Camera 6. Smart slate
7. • Connect and collaborate with classrooms around the world
• Participate in standards-based projects
• Share your thoughts and ideas on the forums
http://www.epals.com/
1. Select a project
2. Find a classroom
3. Start collaborating
Projects
8. Essential Questions
1.Why do people celebrate?
2.What special traditions and rituals surround holidays
and festivals?
3.What holidays and festivals are important parts of your
culture?
4.What holidays and festivals are important in other
cultures?
5.What do celebrations around the world have in
common?
6.What is a symbol? How are symbols used in
celebrations and holidays?
Holidays and Festivals
Around the World-Topic: people and cultures
12. http://www.brainpop.com/
Brain pop and Brainpop, Jr.
• GPS Help! We’re Lost
• Global Warming
• Earth’s Fossil Fuels
• Earth Awareness
Project based lesson plans and resources
http://www.pbs.org/teachers
Search “global awareness”
Classroom resources or lesson plans
13. Digital Storytelling and File Sharing
http://wordpress.com
Draw or write stories or essays
Upload photos
Share with other classes
Post comments
14. Tips for making videos to share
http://www.4kids.org/videos/
http://store.theflip.com/en-us/
15. http://livebinders.com/
Skype in the Classroom
Resources and Ideas for Using Skype in the Classroom
to Build Global Connections
If its not Free Its not for Me!
Safety on the Internet
23. Maria Knee, NH kindergarten
teacher and winner of the
International Society for
Technology in Education Award
for Excellence in Technology
PK-2 Education
http://mariak.edublogs.org/
http://classblogmeister.com
http://dcskinderkids.wikispaces.com/Welcome+Parents
http://www.blogger.com/profile/11083942869900267879
27. National Education Technology Plan 2010
United States Department of Education
Office of Educational Technology
http://www.edpubs.gov/
Erates and other exemplary programs
Transforming American Education
Learning Powered by Technology
29. Promoting Global Awareness
• Developing 21st century skills
• Learning and working collaboratively with other
cultures
Integrating Technology
• Research, organize, evaluate and communicate
information
• Access, manage, integrate, evaluate and create
information to successfully function in a
knowledge economy
Using Technology to Promote Global Awareness
in the Early Childhood Classroom
penntraining@yahoo.com
http://pennconsulting.tripod.com
