Digital Learning Tools
A practical and reflective guide
"At Oxfam, we know that many teachers aspire to provide such an education but,
given the complexity of the issues and all the other challenges that teachers face,
it can be difficult to work out where to start in translating these aspirations into
everyday classroom practice. This guide aims to give you pointers and some very
practical ideas to help you on your way."
Click the image to the left to download the pdf of the Oxfam guide.
"At Oxfam, we know that many teachers aspire to provide such an education but,
given the complexity of the issues and all the other challenges that teachers face,
it can be difficult to work out where to start in translating these aspirations into
everyday classroom practice. This guide aims to give you pointers and some very
practical ideas to help you on your way."
Click the image to the left to download the pdf of the Oxfam guide.
Global Nomads
"You want to prepare your students for life outside the school walls, but it is easy to get caught up in lesson plans, testing, and day-to-day activities in the modern day classroom. You are not alone! We want to support you in creating a generation of citizens who are empathetic, aware, and have the ability to navigate the vast social, technological, cultural, and economic transformation."
Click on the image to the left to visit the Global Nomads website.
"You want to prepare your students for life outside the school walls, but it is easy to get caught up in lesson plans, testing, and day-to-day activities in the modern day classroom. You are not alone! We want to support you in creating a generation of citizens who are empathetic, aware, and have the ability to navigate the vast social, technological, cultural, and economic transformation."
Click on the image to the left to visit the Global Nomads website.
Click on the image to learn more about iEARN.
iEARN is:
iEARN is:
- a safe and structured environment in which young people can communicate
- an opportunity to apply knowledge in service-learning projects
- a community of educators and learners making a difference as part of the educational process
Student-Centered Learning for Video Editing and Technology
As a cloud-based collaborative video creation platform, WeVideo encourages student creativity, storytelling, engagement and multimodal learning. Video projects construct deep knowledge about a topic by forming skills like collaboration, communication and critical thinking.
Click on the WeVideo Icon to learn more.
As a cloud-based collaborative video creation platform, WeVideo encourages student creativity, storytelling, engagement and multimodal learning. Video projects construct deep knowledge about a topic by forming skills like collaboration, communication and critical thinking.
Click on the WeVideo Icon to learn more.
Padlet is a great blog-style website that allows students to easily type responses on a discussion board by simply following a web link and clicking on the screen to add a post, picture, or file. Nearly every type of media can be uploaded to Padlet (drag and drop) and work is autosaved. Teachers and students can really dress up each Padlet to make them beautiful or to include specific images and files that support the writing prompt. Just like We-video, a school or teacher-subscription gives you the most features. Check it out by clicking on the icon to the left
With ThingLink, teachers and students can easily enhance images and videos with additional notes, photos, audio, video, and other multi-media content. Students acquire visual presentation skills and communicate through digital storytelling across grade levels, on any device. It's a pretty snappy way for students to demonstrate proficiency-based learning by showcasing multiple components of their work during a unit. Click on the icon to learn more.
Aurasma is an augmented reality platform whereby you can turn everyday objects, images, and places into new, interactive opportunities to engage with students through striking graphics, animation, video, audio, and 3D content. Viewers require an iPhone or tablet in order to access the augmented reality content. Click on the icon to learn more.
CIEE is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization. Since 1947, CIEE has helped thousands of people gain the knowledge and skills necessary to live and work in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world by offering the most comprehensive, relevant, and valuable exchange programs available. Click on the link above to learn more.
Local Vermont Resources on Global Education
Click on the image above to learn more about Planting Hope, based in Montpelier, VT.
Upendo Mmoja was founded in March of 2012. The organization formed out of two existing groups in Pommerin, Tanzania: The Upendo Women's Craft Group and the Upendo Men's Carpentry Group.
Global Community Initiatives, Inc., based out of Central Vermont, helps to support this grassroots initiative by organizing service trips and fundraising efforts for those wishing to help! Click on the image above to learn more.
Global Community Initiatives, Inc., based out of Central Vermont, helps to support this grassroots initiative by organizing service trips and fundraising efforts for those wishing to help! Click on the image above to learn more.
"In the neighborhoods surrounding Burlington, Vermont, we open doors for uprooted people, helping the world’s most vulnerable rebuild their lives. We are part of a nationwide network that breaks through social, cultural, and economic barriers so previously interrupted lives can flourish. The first welcome begins with navigating American culture, laying solid foundations for a fresh start, and making essential community connections to successfully integrate into our community." Click on the image to the left to learn more.
Vermont China Council
Spiral International facilitates summer English and Culture Camps at Northfield Middle High School every summer. During the program, the Chinese students experience American traditions and culture. Learn more HERE.
Spiral International facilitates summer English and Culture Camps at Northfield Middle High School every summer. During the program, the Chinese students experience American traditions and culture. Learn more HERE.