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A interdisciplinary resource collection to assist Educators to co-design 'Purposeful' and 'Authentic' tasks with their students, that are socially purposeful, exploring real world issues from the mandated Curriculum. In doing so, Teachers AND students will demonstrate their Global Competencies such as Creative and Critical thinking, ICT capabilities, Ethical and Intercultural Understanding. Purposeful Pedagogies, such as Project-based Learning (PBL) using intentional, design-thinking and inquiry skills will also be showcased here in this resource collection.
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The 15-Minute Media Literacy Lesson

The 15-Minute Media Literacy Lesson | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From www.middleweb.com - May 1, 2017 3:29 PM
Frank W. Baker, author of Close Reading the Media, shares ideas for 15-minute visual and media literacy lessons using familiar magazines for kids and adults.
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Student friendly magazines provide a short media literacy lesson. Asking your students to conduct a “close read” of a magazine cover is another way to teach informational texts and to get them thinking beyond the superficial. In our increasingly visual world, students should be challenged to analyze and deconstruct magazines they see at school and at home.
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I made my classroom look like the real-world…and test scores soared

I made my classroom look like the real-world…and test scores soared | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From blog.ed.ted.com - February 22, 2017 5:00 AM
Anthony Johnson is an elementary school teacher in North Carolina and a TED-Ed Innovative Educator. Below, he describes his innovative classroom structure: “Johnsonville.” Think about t…
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Student-centred Implementation Learning Matrix

Student-centred Implementation Learning Matrix | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From qedfoundation.org - July 18, 2016 5:43 AM
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Sounds very promising...This implementation matrix was created as an educational guide to realise a vision of personalized, twenty first century learning where all students are successful. What is really helpful, is to see this view of Personaised Learning set out as a matrix (or rubric) to enable educators to see at a glance, what it IS and what it IS NOT!
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3 Ways To Relinquish Control

3 Ways To Relinquish Control | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From chantellemorrison.wordpress.com - February 12, 2015 2:33 AM
Students + Control = Motivation = Teacher - Control? Here's the thing about control... It's difficult to share. I actually don't know if it can be shared. It can definitely be distributed though. When I learned to drive, my instructor had one of those cars that had a brake and a clutch on the passenger's…
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Essential reading here if you're new to PBL...
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Introducing your Global Goals

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From www.globalcitizen.org - September 4, 2015 1:58 AM

The Global Goals are 17 goals that cover every aspect of development, from economic to social to political. These 17 goals are a roadmap for the world to finally end the injustice of extreme poverty...

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Here's somethng worthy to 'go viral'...Let's make these goals famous and unite the world with these GLOBAL GOALS...

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Chelsea DeLeon's curator insight, January 8, 2017 10:43 PM
Globalization, for us art educators, does not merely consist of how artistic themes are altered, changed, and improved upon through globalization. Globalization is composed of many institutions and ideologies that we can use in our art education practice. 
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Human rights in the school classroom | Australian Human Rights Commission

Human rights in the school classroom | Australian Human Rights Commission | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From www.humanrights.gov.au - May 12, 2016 11:04 PM
The Commission's education resources - rightsEd - are designed to help students gain a critical understanding of human rights and responsibilities, and to develop the attitudes, behaviours and skills to apply human rights in everyday life.
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So many PBL resources here linked to Civics & Citizenship and History, also Health/PhysEd. Australian Curriculum general capabilities: Intercultural understanding, Ethical understanding Australian Curriculum cross-curriculum priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture
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Chelsea DeLeon's curator insight, January 8, 2017 10:45 PM
Developing empathy in our students and helping our students understand the importance of human rights is a vital part as global citizens and educators. Teaching our students to be visually literate as they participate in a global culture is imperative.
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2016 Programme: Practical Pedagogies

2016 Programme: Practical Pedagogies | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From www.practicalpedagogies.net - March 26, 2016 11:24 AM
A high-impact, grass-roots training conference for classroom teachers by classroom teachers
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So many wonderful sessions for all teachers, delivered by teachers. I am delighted to represent AISWA and the Taking Action Teachers from Western Australia for this international event. Follow @pedagogies on Twitter for updates and throughout this PL event.
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Carpe Diem

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From www.gillysalmon.com - June 8, 2016 1:33 AM
A good way of creating fast, effective, forward looking learning design is to use a team-based learning design process called Carpe Diem. The idea behind Carpe Diem is that every moment of th
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So excited about this process for team-based learning design- as Gilly states on her blog..."The idea behind Carpe Diem is that every moment of the time during the workshop is spent on designing something that can be put into immediate use with learners – so I use the term ‘Carpe Diem’, Latin for ‘Seize the Day’.
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Visualizing the 4 Essentials of Design Thinking

Visualizing the 4 Essentials of Design Thinking | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From medium.com - February 4, 2016 7:22 AM
A couple of days ago, I was looking for a visual illustration of Design Thinking to share with my colleagues and clients. Thousands of…
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Here's another model of Design Thinking to get you started with PBL...the first step is 'Finding the Right Problem...Everyone is enthusiastic about problem solving and eager to come up with effective and even transformational solutions.
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#satchatOZ Topic: Ed Tech in refugee camps with @stephenheppell - images & tweets

From storify.com - February 13, 2016 4:42 AM
A Social Media Story storified by Andrea Stringer
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A Saturday morning/Friday night global conversation (lead by guest moderator Stephen Heppell) exploring options to address the current refugee crisis for children.

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Creating persuasive texts - English and Humanities - ABC Splash

Creating persuasive texts - English and Humanities - ABC Splash | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From splash.abc.net.au - October 26, 2015 9:05 AM

Explore the representation of issues within media texts, with the aim of encouraging your students to create their own effective persuasive texts. First, develop 'students' skills in constructing arguments, particularly within spoken texts. Then analyse the use of language devices and generic conventions and use them to construct written texts that clearly establish and argue a particular perspective.

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Another great resource from ABC Splash: so many areas to explore here using AC English; HASS and Media Arts  Perspectives | Media texts | Social issues | Context | Credibility | Debating | Panel discussions | Speeches

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What are the universal human rights? - Benedetta Berti

What are the universal human rights? - Benedetta Berti | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From ed.ted.com - October 16, 2015 3:10 AM
The basic idea of human rights is that each one of us, no matter who we are or where we are born, is entitled to the same basic rights and freedoms. That may sound straightforward enough, but it gets incredibly complicated as soon as anyone tries to put the idea into practice. What exactly are the basic human rights? Who gets to pick them? Who enforces them—and how? Benedetta Berti explores the subtleties of human rights.
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What are universal human rights? TED-Ed Original lessons feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators.

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The Syrian Refugee Crisis Explained Perfectly With a Simple Animation & Video

The Syrian Refugee Crisis Explained Perfectly With a Simple Animation & Video | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From www.vagabomb.com - September 21, 2015 10:55 PM

Here is why we should all care.This video, by In a Nutshell, speaks about how the Syrian crisis is an international issue, and how it all started with countrywide unrest and the civil war in Syria. Apart from the succinct explanation of the overarching issue, the video also explains the role of the neighbouring countries in aiding and giving asylum to refugees in their greatest hour of need.

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Yes...why we should care! Watch this video to get a better understanding of the larger Syrian issue and learn about what measures we can take to offer help to the affected people.

 

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ADIFF + goodgood for good: Reflective Reversible Jacket

From www.kickstarter.com - January 6, 2017 9:28 AM
Angela Luna is raising funds for ADIFF + goodgood for good: Reflective Reversible Jacket on Kickstarter!

#DontIgnoreMe: A jacket that allows you to be seen or to hide instantly. Designed for humanitarian causes, now available to you.
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Designing for good - how wonderful is this humanitarian project? The future of our STEM/STEAM projects in school could look like this - innovation for global issues...LOVE it!
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Rebecca Morris's curator insight, February 27, 2018 11:45 PM

Such a good way to see how STEm projects actually play out in the world, and engaging children in their civic responsibilities and the impact they could have on our changing world.  
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9 Fundamental Digital Skills for 21st Century Teachers

9 Fundamental Digital Skills for 21st Century Teachers | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From www.educatorstechnology.com - December 31, 2016 1:22 AM
Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education
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So how are YOU keeping up with the next generation in YOUR classroom? This is a great info graphic to share with your colleagues on Day 1 of the new school year...
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5 skills students need to be contributing global citizens

5 skills students need to be contributing global citizens | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From mrkempnz.com - July 13, 2016 7:00 PM
Following up from the honor of being selected in Huffington Posts Top 12 Global Education Blogs of 2014/2015 I have been chosen again in this amazing group and for 2016/2017 will be contributing to…
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A great start-up list of skills required for any PBL approach to succeed. All teaching and learning (regardless of year level and subject area) should and must include these skills...
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Chelsea DeLeon's curator insight, January 8, 2017 10:41 PM
Being aware of globalization is the first step to becoming a global citizen, when people realize that technology has linked the human race we can then forge forward on a successful global culture.
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How to Design a Classroom Built on Inquiry, Openness and Trust

How to Design a Classroom Built on Inquiry, Openness and Trust | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From ww2.kqed.org - September 7, 2015 8:15 PM
It can be overwhelming, frightening and even discouraging to try and shift the culture of your classroom, especially when no one else around you seems to think
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Not quite sure how to get started with Project-Based Learning (PBL) and/or Student- led inquiry learning? This article is BRILLIANT... lots of practical, realistic suggestions!
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MUSEUMEDOZ chat Tuesday October 4 Safe Places for Unsafe Ideas (with images, tweets) · Jan Molloy

From storify.com - October 4, 2016 9:12 PM
What role can #GLAMs take in difficult public conversations ? And how does this offer opportunities for teaching and learning ?
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What role can Galleries Libraries Archives Museums (GLAM) organisations take in 'difficult' conversations? Does it offer opportunities to assist teaching and learning of controversial issues? Check out this #MuseumEdOz chat as Educators chat and offer resources to assist.
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A girl's view of the 17 sustainable development goals - in pictures

A girl's view of the 17 sustainable development goals - in pictures | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - July 7, 2016 2:00 AM
‘If you don’t know where to start with the SDGs, start with women and girls everything else will fall into place’
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Wonderful prompts to start a class discussion...These photographs of women and girls all over the world illustrate each of the 17 SDGs. The exhibition was part of last year’s European Week of Action for Girls
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Effective teachers for all classrooms? It’s time for teacherpreneurs - Global Education & Skills Forum

Effective teachers for all classrooms? It’s time for teacherpreneurs - Global Education & Skills Forum | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From educationandskillsforum.org - March 10, 2015 6:00 AM
Education conversations around the globe are focused on how to recruit, evaluate, and develop effective teachers. And for good reason. …
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What is /Who is a teacherpreneur?—who teaches students regularly but has the time, space, and reward to incubate and execute his or her own ideas. Imagine a public school teacher who has the respect (and income potential) of an endowed chair at a research university and whose pedagogical and policy expertise drives innovative, collaborative projects that spread effective teaching practices.
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Amazing Ways Twitter Can Give Wings to Your Professional Development

Amazing Ways Twitter Can Give Wings to Your Professional Development | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From edtechreview.in - August 24, 2014 8:47 PM
Here are some easy yet effective ways Twitter can give wings to your professional development.
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Online communities offer a great potential for professional development. Among various online platforms, Twitter is an amazing tool for educators to discuss what is or what’s not working in the classrooms with not just their school colleagues but with teachers across the globe.
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Alphabet of illiteracy

Alphabet of illiteracy | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From www.projectliteracy.com - February 29, 2016 2:35 AM
The Alphabet of Illiteracy
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A very powerful message worth sharing with your colleagues and students. Please preview before showing to your students as some of the content is confronting however, will certainly promote discussion and perhaps a stimulus for a PBL project.

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Taking Action: Showcase of Project/Problem-Based Learning

From storify.com - November 15, 2015 11:23 PM
A Showcase of Teaching and Learning following a Project/Problem Based Learning approach #PBL. Friday 13 November 2015 State Library WA #takingaction15
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What a fabulous celebration of #PBL as 8 AISWA schools (teachers and students) presented their unique projects to an audience of teachers in a Professional Learning setting. Check out some of the highlights are via the Twitter posts from the day.

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12 Principles Of Mobile Learning

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From www.teachthought.com - October 13, 2015 2:00 AM
12 Principles Of Mobile Learning by Terry Heick Ed note: This post has been updated and republished from a 2012 post Mobile Learning is about…
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As learning practices and technology tools change, mobile learning itself will continue to evolve. For 2016, the focus is on a variety of challenges, from how learners access content to how the idea of a “curriculum” is defined. Technology like tablets PCs, apps, and access to broadband internet are lubricating the shift to mobile learning, but a truly immersive mobile learning environment goes beyond the tools for learning to the lives and communities valued by each individual learner.

It is only within these communities that the native context of each learner can be fully understood. Here, in these communities that are both local and digital, a “need to know” is born, knowledge accrues incrementally, progress resonates naturally, and a full picture of each learner as a human being fully emerges.

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The Surreal Reasons Girls Are Disappearing In El Salvador

The Surreal Reasons Girls Are Disappearing In El Salvador | Global Competencies | Scoop.it
From www.npr.org - October 4, 2015 8:00 PM
Refuse to share a pencil, reject a boy, say no to your imprisoned dad — all of these can get a teen girl killed in El Salvador's gang war.
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Central America has the highest homicide rates in the Western Hemisphere, with violence being embedded into political and social institutions and norms (see this map to analyze the spatial patterns--see crime rate tabs).  Navigating this cultural status quo leads to incredibly difficult situations for young people, and especially girls, trying to gain stable employment and plan for a safe, secure future.  This is a very sobering article/podcast, with some graphic materials.  This podcast is the first in the new series,#15Girls, exploring global health issues for teenage girls. Thanks to Seth Dixon for this post...

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Kevin Nguyen's curator insight, October 21, 2015 10:38 AM

This article was very stunning and graphical to read. The rate of murder and homicide is so abnormal that it makes one question who doesn't want to leave there. I can definitely see why girls are the main targets because they are stuck in between these so called gangs because a person they know is usually affiliated with one. Their hardship of escaping was very touching and getting to experience and seeing a first hand perspective of these young girls really opened my eyes. We should not see people seeking asylum in other countries as a bad thing ,but rather sympathize for their well being that they have escaped the horrible life they had back home.
Matt Danielson's curator insight, September 29, 2018 4:52 PM
The gang violence in El Salvador is insane. Not only that but the level of control the  gangs have over the country is nearly unrivaled anywhere else in the world. These young girls find themselves in the crossfire of this violence. Too many there only option is to join, or hide away. Some take the daring plan of escaping to America but many dont have the means to attempt this. The government in El Salvador needs to do a gang crack down and patrol communities more to make them safer, this is only possible if they can shrug off corruption first. 
Stevie-Rae Wood's curator insight, September 29, 2018 9:17 PM
There’s a scary epidemic occurring all over Latin America and El Salvador is one of the worst areas for girls and women. The major threat to girls lives are gangs. The gangs cause so much danger that a person is murdered there every hour. Unfortunately the feuds are over turf and revenge and the girls get caught in the middle. Girls can get killed because the refuse to be someone’s girlfriend or do not do something for the gang. These girls disappear and are scared into hiding in there homes or fleeing to the United States. If a young girl makes it past her fifth tenth birthdat its a miracle. 
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