Technology Ideas and Tools Help Students Take Action
Students in Delhi engaged in a videoconference with a school in Washington, DC. Courtesy: LumenEd.
Of the four domains of global competence, the one that teachers can struggle with the most is taking action. How do we help students apply what they have learned, either individually or in groups? How do they identify local and global issues, make a plan, and then take an action and make their voices heard?
Luckily, there are many digital tools that can connect your students in ways that promote a mindset of taking action and applied learning. Many of these can even be learned together with students. Here is a selection of digital tools for your students, along with some examples of global projects teachers have used them for. Read on.
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> More ideas for using technology to develop global competence.
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In recent years, technology has offered educators the opportunity to benefit from online professional development and continuing education. As more of our work becomes digitized, it is important to understand the many benefits of online learning. 
