Global+Learning

=Global Learning=

"The World Is Flat", written by [|Thomas Friedman], is an essential update on globalization, and its opportunities for individual empowerment, its achievements at lifting millions out of poverty, and its drawbacks--environmental, social, and political. //The World Is Flat// is Friedman's account of the great changes taking place in our time, as lightning-swift advances in technology and communications put people all over the globe in touch as never before-creating an explosion of wealth in India and China, and challenging the rest of us to run even faster just to stay in place.

Web 2.0 - Companies Globalizing Web 3.0 - Individuals Globalizing**
 * Web 1.0 - Countries Globalizing

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Alan November suggests that the battle we're fighting in education is not about technology, but rather **information** and **global communication**. this is a MUST SEE VIDEO and SLIDE Presentation title, "[|Fearless Learner, Courageous Teachers]"!!

November discusses 3 skills that our students will need to grasp to establish a **global work ethic** media type="youtube" key="V56y-DbqHTA&rel=1" height="355" width="425"
 * 1) **Information Literacy**- accessing large amounts of information in real time
 * 2) **Global Communication Skills -** communicate, collaborate & solve problems, anytime, anywhere with anyone
 * 3) **Self Directed Learning & Work Ethic -** managing time, quality, relationships & personal growth