The Global Connections 2.0 program is an iEARN (International Education and Resource Network) initiative to build communication and mutual understanding between schools, teachers, and youth in the Middle East and North Africa and the U.S. through online, project-based collaboration. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and will run for two years from September 2022 through August 2022.
The program focuses on developing leadership and technology skills for teachers and youth to engage in cross-cultural dialogue and explore global issues online. The purpose of the program is to:
• Increase communication and understanding between youth
• Build technology, leadership, and job skills for youth
• Increase teachers skills for using technology in the classroom and integrating project-based learning
Teacher Participation in Global Connections 2.0:
A select group of teachers will receive guidance and training to prepare them for integrating online global collaboration and project work in their classroom including:
• An in-person introductory workshop with 15 teachers from around the country
• A 6-week online training course
• Ongoing collaboration and support from other teachers in the online Collaboration Centre
The trainings and courses will prepare teachers to conduct online, collaborative projects in their classrooms and share with teachers worldwide. Teachers will:
• Conduct projects in-class with their students
• Guide students in communicating online with other students around the world about their projects
• Share their class projects with their school, other teachers, and the community
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