TakingITGlobal.orgCreating a Global Classroom

Online Presentation AssignmentCandace Musawwir

Wilkes University

What is TakingITGlobal.org?A social network that allows students to connect

with other young people around the world to discuss global issues.

Provides a platform for expression and allows youths to unite and make a difference in local and global communities.

“Inspire, inform, and involve the youth of our world who are actively shaping its future.”

Global issues relating to:ArtCultureThe environmentHuman rightsEducationPeaceTechnologyWorkHealth

Other Features:Blogs

Podcasts

Educational Games

“Global Gallery” -where students can express themselves through art

Panorama Zine- an online magazine of student writings

Increasing AwarenessBy joining other youths around the world, students develop an increased awareness on issues such as:

•Cost of Living

•Poverty

•Hunger

•Weather

•Violence

•Child Labor

TIGed.org—a program for educators

Allows educators to “provide rich, interactive

learning experiences designed to improve

students’ global citizenship, critical thinking,

and leadership skills, bringing the world to

students and preparing students for the world.”

Enhance learning Create international

learning partnerships that promotes global awareness and understanding of other cultures.

Create virtual classrooms that use discussion boards, blogs, maps, online file space, and live video chat.

Database of lesson plans and activities utilizing TakingITGlobal.org.

Enhance Student PerformanceVirtual classrooms can encourage interest and

increase productivity.

Empower students with global issues in which they are interested in investigating.

Take action on issues that are important.

Encourage leadership skills.

Motivate others to make a difference.

Get Started

Teachers must have an account with the site.

Three types of licenses that can be purchased:

large school

small school

individual accounts

Individual Teacher Accounts$30 a year

Users are given a link for a student homepage.

A signup code is assigned, which allows students access to TIGed under the teacher’s classroom account.

Teachers can make classrooms public or private and limit public access to classroom profiles.

In Closing

TakingITGlobal helps students gain an understanding

of the world in which they will work and live. By

incorporating this global network in the classroom,

educators can encourage their students to get involved

not only in their local communities, but the global

community as well.

Works Citedbag_lady /Carol. (2008). “Poverty.” Retrieved

November 17, 2009, from http://www.flickr.com/photos/bag_lady/3367663752/

TakingITGlobal. (n.d.). Retrieved November 17, 2009, from http://www.tigweb.org/