Project-Based Learning Opportunities
Project-based learning allows students to become more actively involved in the learning process by using real-life challenges and activities to encourage problem-solving and deeper thinking. Children are more likely to remain engaged in and remember project-based lessons. The following are some organizations and opportunities that integrate global project-based learning into the classroom.
Global Nomads Group aims to “foster
dialogue among the world’s youth.”
They connect classrooms around the
world through projects such as discussion
boards, live dialogues, and expert speakers.
See the variety of project pathways here.
dialogue among the world’s youth.”
They connect classrooms around the
world through projects such as discussion
boards, live dialogues, and expert speakers.
See the variety of project pathways here.
World Wise Schools promotes the Peace Corps' third
goal of teaching Americans about the world by
providing educational resources to promote globa
l competence. This site offers lesson plans,
videos, and events, all based on Peace Corps
volunteers' actual experiences.
goal of teaching Americans about the world by
providing educational resources to promote globa
l competence. This site offers lesson plans,
videos, and events, all based on Peace Corps
volunteers' actual experiences.
iEarn (International Education and
Resource Network) uses technology
to foster collaboration on educational
projects to “enhance learning and make
a difference in the world.” Teachers can
choose from over 150 projects in the
Collaboration Centre.
Resource Network) uses technology
to foster collaboration on educational
projects to “enhance learning and make
a difference in the world.” Teachers can
choose from over 150 projects in the
Collaboration Centre.
With an aim to "connect, communicate
and collaborate, ePals is a free service
that matches classrooms around the world
to communicate and work together on
projects.
and collaborate, ePals is a free service
that matches classrooms around the world
to communicate and work together on
projects.
TeachUnicef provides students and educators an opportunity
to explore and experience a country, region or topic that the
UN is working on to achieve the Global Goals. Through
hands-on learning experiences, kids go on missions,
helping them learn what it means to be global citizens,
and enabling them to realize that they have the ability
to take action in helping others.
to explore and experience a country, region or topic that the
UN is working on to achieve the Global Goals. Through
hands-on learning experiences, kids go on missions,
helping them learn what it means to be global citizens,
and enabling them to realize that they have the ability
to take action in helping others.