Project Based Learning

Below is a list of tools to help facilitate international communication, collaboration, and professional development.
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Video Sharing:
These sites allow you to create and upload videos to share online.
SchoolTube
Vimeo

Video Chat:
These sites offer video conferencing and chat communication anywhere in the world. Skype also allows for computer to phone calling for a low rate.
Skype

Document Sharing:
These sites allow for real-time editing of documents and presentations.
GoogleDocs
Scribd
Prezi

Global Classroom Collaboration:
Asia Society: The Asia Society is dedicated to promoting understanding and collaborative partnerships between people, educators, and leaders in Asia and the United States.

ConnectAllSchools: The goal of Connect All Schools is to connect all school in the US to another school in the world by 2016. Students are provided the opportunity to be exposed to another cultures and teachers are given the chance to collaborate with other teachers.

ePals: ePals allows classrooms to participate in a virtual exchange in a safe environment. The site also hosts ideas for project based activities and lessons.

Flat Classroom Project: Flat Classroom Project is a global initiative focused on joining middle and high school students. A variety of Web 2.0 tools are used to make communication easier. Real world situations studied are based on 'The World is Flat' by Thomas Friedman.

Global Nomads Group: Global Nomads Group emphasizes international education and peace education. The program connects US students to others across the world in semester or year-long exchanges using social networking, webcasting, and videoconferencing.
 Primary Source: Primary Source is an excellent resource for educators interested in incorporating global content into their curriculum. Educators have access to seminars, book club readings, and study tours across the globe.


Additional Resources:
Edutopia: This is an amazing resource for teachers that offers resources on project-based learning, technology in the classroom, assessment, and other aspects of teaching and learning.
Check this link to read an article and gain access to resources on global education and collaboration.


National Geographic Education: This site gives access to educational programs and resources for schools that focus on geo-literacy and 21st century skills.

Teaching Tolerance: This site features projects aimed at helping students and teachers respect the differences and challenges that impact the classroom.