Event Title
Exploring Two Sides of the ePals Global Community: Social & Educational
Location
Moakley 217
Start Time
15-8-2013 1:50 PM
End Time
15-8-2013 2:30 PM
Description
Developing global awareness is vital in today’s classrooms. Technology provides a number of digital paths educators can embrace in classrooms to ensure their students develop a deepening understanding of global issues, cultural awareness, and sustainability. One strategy is to become a member of the ePals Global Network (www.epals.com). The ePals Global Community is a safe, social network of educators and students from around the world. This workshop will share two sides of the ePals Global Community both as a social media and educational network. The social media network allows both educators and students opportunities to communicate with others sharing experiences, thoughts, and interests. The educational network is comprehensive with lessons from all content areas, videos, resources, webinars, and multiple prospects to network with others. After researching and experiencing the ePals website for the past year, three key elements emerge: process, patience, and persistence. This workshop will demonstrate that technology can foster global collaboration both socially and educationally. The ePals Global Community helps to foster cyber citizenship while enhancing learning through an interdisciplinary approach. Authentic experiences and examples of curriculum projects by pre-service college students will demonstrate various types of opportunities available through the ePals Global Community.
Exploring Two Sides of the ePals Global Community: Social & Educational
Moakley 217
Developing global awareness is vital in today’s classrooms. Technology provides a number of digital paths educators can embrace in classrooms to ensure their students develop a deepening understanding of global issues, cultural awareness, and sustainability. One strategy is to become a member of the ePals Global Network (www.epals.com). The ePals Global Community is a safe, social network of educators and students from around the world. This workshop will share two sides of the ePals Global Community both as a social media and educational network. The social media network allows both educators and students opportunities to communicate with others sharing experiences, thoughts, and interests. The educational network is comprehensive with lessons from all content areas, videos, resources, webinars, and multiple prospects to network with others. After researching and experiencing the ePals website for the past year, three key elements emerge: process, patience, and persistence. This workshop will demonstrate that technology can foster global collaboration both socially and educationally. The ePals Global Community helps to foster cyber citizenship while enhancing learning through an interdisciplinary approach. Authentic experiences and examples of curriculum projects by pre-service college students will demonstrate various types of opportunities available through the ePals Global Community.