international education and resource network learning with the world, not just about it
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The Pulse of iEARN
2,000,000 Students40,000 Educators
130 Countries200 Projects
30 Languages
Learning with the world, not just about it
Projects in all Curriculum AreasArts & Literature
Social Studies
Math & Science
Languages & ESL
Adaptable to meet national (state) standards
Increased communications and analytical skills
Enhanced cross-cultural awareness
Changed attitudes; enthusiasm for going to school, on int’l exchanges
“I felt the [iEARN/Global Nomads Project Voice: After the War US-Iraq school] video-conference was very successful and it gave me an insight on how students, all the way across the globe, felt about the war. It was amazing to hear their thoughts. I enjoyed the conference and can’t wait to do the next one.” --Alicia, high school student, Connecticut
Increased interest in other cultures’ educational systems
Improved technology skills
Greater teacher morale
Increased interest in int’l exchange programs
… through iEARN, my students collaborated with students from Orman School in Cairo, Egypt, in a media
literacy unit …. As US troops closed in on Baghdad, students from both countries shared articles, photos
and news clips from their respective regions. They found a much wider spectrum of viewpoints and
coverage than they had anticipated. Being pushed to verify facts as reported by news sources, students on
both sides of the ocean experienced first hand the need for critical thinking and active inquiry. One and all
changed from strictly passive consumers of media to more active, discerning students of electronic and
print information. --Sarah, high school teacher, Spokane, Washington
Membership Resources include:Access to 200 online curriculum-based projectsSchool partners in 130+ countriesNative speakers of 30 languagesSearchable online database of partners and projectsVideoconferencing and chat opportunitiesProject description booklet & other teachers resourcesNewsletters and twice monthly online newsflashesOnline and professional staff supportFace-to-face & online professional dev. opportunitiesAnnual Int’l Teachers' Meeting & Youth Summit
Learning with the world, not just about it
How can iEARN help schools incorporate global perspectives?
•Projects aligned to the the curriculum with global participation
•Native speakers for world language students
•Projects where students learn about other cultures while sharing their own
•Authentic global audience for student work
•Utilizing technology while learning with global partners around the world
•Global teacher network for professional development
iEARN is…
The largest project-based K-12 network in the world!
25,000 schools and youth organizations in over 130 countries.
www.iearn.org
iEARN-USA
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 450
New York, NY 10115
212 870-2693
us.iearn.org
Twitter: @iearnusa