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https://education.microsoft.com/skype-in-the-classroom/mystery-skype
First off, I just want to learn to  use Skype!  Then, I really do want to connect with other teachers.  We would probably do the mystery animal.

http://www.learnaroundtheworld.com/. This looks like it could be a great site. It doesn't have events listed right now, so I will check it closer to school.

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Deni McCloud

1.     https://www.penpalschools.com/ and

2.     Mystery Skype
I would really like to use these two in my classroom to enhance some of the sparsely  covered topics.. We have a reading units on animals, insects, life cycles, weather and maps in R4R  and I think that this would be a great tool to incorporate global learning with. These are all universal topics that would allow students to connect and learn from each other around the world. First grade has Alaskan animals as one the science kits. I see the kits and Stem in general, sadly, going away under the current regime. Using Mystery Skype could be a way to keep students engaged in a different way while still adhering to the mandated curriculum. Penpalschools would be like inviting the world to be our classroom family. That is such a powerful thing. I have already spoken to my principal about it and the promise of bandwidth to support. The prospect is very exciting.

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I'm looking forward to using this during the first couple weeks of school.  I think it will be a great way to launch global education.  It's also a great place for students to practice some of those digital citizenship skills.
https://education.microsoft.com/skype-in-the-classroom/mystery-skype
This will be a great way for students to connect with other classrooms in a fun and meaningful way. I love that it only takes thirty minutes and it will fit into the time that I get to spend with third grade and up. I'm a little hesitant about doing it with younger students...maybe closer to the end of the year. :)

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1.  https://flipgrid.com
I love the idea of using flipgrid as a new, engaging way for students to practice communicating with one another and people all over. I saw a ton of great ideas that other teachers have posted--from community building/SEL at the beginning of the year, book clubs, every content area, and all the way to the end of the year. When I taught fourth grade, I had my departing students write letters to the incoming ones. I hadn't thought about that in ages, but I saw that a teacher created a project on flipgrid with the same idea--there are SO many ideas!

2.  http://bykids.org
I think the videos here would be powerful to use in the classroom. Since I am not currently teaching, I can see myself using this with older elementary students in an after-school club instead or perhaps as a lesson in my daughter's classroom. I would love for students to then create and share THEIR stories.

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http://www.ports.parks.ca.gov/
Such a great possibility of connections to 7th and 8th grade social studies curriculum.  The live virtual tour of the Hearst Castle was amazing and I want my students to experience this.

https://flipgrid.com/
New to country English Language Learners will greatly benefit from the opportunity to create short videos on a variety of topics to practice English speaking skills. We can also share info with students in other parts of Alaska, the US, and the world.

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http://www.learnaroundtheworld.com/
My kindergarteners are gonna go ape for all the animals they'll be able to see and ask questions about. I can just imagine the sound their brain will make when it blows.

https://empatico.org/
this is exactly what I wanted when I signed up for the class. I wanted a sister school to work with. I'm looking forward to partnering with another classroom.

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https://mysterydoug.com/

Science based learning videos – can connect to books in the library, thinking about thinking, can connect to questioning, how to question? (Kindergarten), Book connection - What do you do with an Idea? by Kobi Yamada

http://www.exploringbytheseat.com/ and https://education.microsoft.com/skype-in-the-classroom/virtual-field-trips

I’m excited to share these resources with teachers in my building and use them in the library. Field trips are an important part of the Montessori program, so this is a great resource in which the students can experience a place that would be virtually impossible to experience.

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https://multiculturalkidblogs.com
Site contains links to blogs by kids and for kids. Blogs highlight countries and cultures from around the world. Blogs are well-written and have good images.

https://www.bensound.com

This is royalty free music from around the world. Use it for background, presentations, transitions, or researching a particular area of the world. Music is presented in short clips (less than 3 mins).

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1. Sustainable Development Goals, a United Nations site, is one that Homa told us about this morning. Each goal has it's own link to further information and related videos. We could spend days on this site, or incorporate the individual goals into other units. After exploring the site and individual goals, students could be encouraged to select their top 5 (or  3), or be asked to research two for a particular country or region.

https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/

2. Center for Global Education: This was also shared by Homa, and has a wealth of information and resources about Global Education and Competence, including a free book download and rubrics for specific subjects.

https://asiasociety.org/education/global-competence-outcomes-and-rubrics

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Skype in the Classroom
This would be an amazing way to connect with other classes around the world and begin buildings friendships. To start, I might do some mystery Skypes for a challenge based, engaging learning opportunity.

Flipgrid
I love the idea of having a different media for kids to respond on. The idea that talking through a computer might bring out a more authentic voice in many students is intriguing to me. I'd like to try it out and use it in a project.

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1. Pen Pal Schools-https://www.penpalschools.com/
I have been looking for a way of connecting my students to other students from around the world, but have had a hard time with the time difference and pre-planning needed to make this happen. Pen Pal Schools seem like a great way to do with and the topics fit into my classroom topics. I also was able to see some topics that fit into my world history class, which is harder to make modern global education connections with. I want to try the Explorers and Adventures project when I study the Age of Discovery and the Fables, folktales, and mythology at the beginning of the year.

2. Bykids videos-http://bykids.org/
I am always looking for videos to use in my classroom. These videos line up with much of global geography curriculum, in particular climate change, refugees, girl's education, and HIV/AIDs in Africa. I like that they show a students perspective and that they come with lesson materials that emphasize taking action. They also are free. I will need to make sure that they are engaging for older students, but the parts we watched in class seemed like they would appeal to a large age range. I plan on using them next year in my global geography classes.

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1. Skype in the Classroom
I have a gazillion ideas on how to incorporate this into many classes/subjects in my building. I am excited to collaborate with others in my building and create these opportunities for our students.
2. Echo Earth Water Challenge
I am going to ask our PTSA to purchase the kits for our students and I will hopefully collaborate with at least one science teacher in my building to work with classes.

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1. Flipgrid.com
I am looking forward to using flipgrid in the classroom in a variety of ways! This class was the first time I heard of it and I can easily see how it can be used across all areas of content. Everything from having students explaining math problems to sharing a piece of writing. As I am transitioning schools and grade levels I'm not sure exactly when/where this will be used, but I know it WILL be used in my classroom next year.

2. Penpalschool.com
I've never had a pen pal when I was in school, but always thought it would have been awesome to have one. Now, being a teacher, still thinking it's a cool idea, I was a bit overwhelmed thinking of managing the old fashion pen pals. However, learning that there is this organization that incorporates penpals PLUS project-based learning will be perfect for my new STEM school and 4th graders.

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1. Mystery Skype
I would really like to use this in my classroom. We have a reading unit on maps in R4R towards the end of the year and I think that this would be a great tool to incorporate global learning with. I really like that this allows the students to connect with other students in our country. Most of my students have never been outside of Alaska and have a hard time staying engaged; this would be so engaging and fun to make connections while learning more about map reading and our country!

2. Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants
I really like the idea of virtual field trips. I found this website to be beneficial for my first graders (We have 2 reading units focusing on animals) especially focusing on exploring the ocean. We can really use this to explore different animals and compare to back to our science unit on Alaskan Animals.

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1. https://www.globetrottinkids.com/educators/
I stubbled amongst this website when searching for global learning for students. It offers free activities for students and educators. It also has several resources for educators to use in their classroom. The best part.. It is free!!!
2. https://explore.org/livecams
In first grade, we have 2 units that focus on animals. Using these live cams will really beneficial for my students to gain a full understanding of what it is like in the life of these animals. They can watch how the animals interact, the habitat they live in, and possibly how they hunt for food or care for their young. I'm eager to use this site frequentlly in class!

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1.  padlet.com
I want to use this platform as a professional development access point in my building.  As I learn - and put into practice - new digital tools, I can share links and ideas for implementation.

2.  penpalschools.com
I love the projects that are already set up and ready to use.  I also like the general age range for learners.  This will be an easy-to-implement resource for teachers reluctant to try project-based learning.

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1. flipgrid.com
I love the idea of using flipgrid in the classroom. I like to do performance literacy with children where they "talk to the wall," and flipgrid will allow for a great extension of that: how powerful it will be for children to see what they look like and hear how they sound when they present. Additionally, flipgrid will allow an alternate platform for children to share on - book talks, discussion points, wonderings...  I'm excited to learn the multiple ways I can use this resource.

2.  skype in the classroom
I'm very intrigued by the many opportunities that skype in the classroom offers.  I love the possible opportunities that can be found here. Bringing in authors and other professionals will make classroom life so much more exciting. Kids already run to the library to find books on Mystery Doug topics. What will they do when they get to meet with an actual person in a given field of study!

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Sally Ride EarthKam (NASA)
https://www.earthkam.org/
This site allows teachers to sign up their student to participate in an International Space Station (ISS)  Mission.  Students can request that the ISS take photos of specific places (Latitude/Longitude).  Lesson ideas can also be found on the website.

500 Women Scientists

This has links to that can be used to connect teachers to women scientists around the world.  Scroll to the bottom of the page to see all the resources.

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1. flipgrid.com

I would really like to use flipgrid in my classroom as soon as I can when we start in the fall. I love the idea of students being able to present their work through videos rather than writing all the time. I have students with wonderful ideas but lack the skills and thus the motivation to write everything that they have to say. I’d love to see those kids come alive as all the barriers are stripped away and they are free to share what they have in mind. Then the wonderful ramification is that their peers would be able to clearly see the value of their thoughts and contributions to our classroom.

2. penpalschools.com

I’d like to use penpalschools in my classroom as well, however I need to think further about how I would be able to integrate it into the schedule of our day. I think I’d like to start by having one pen pal dedicated to our whole classroom and then later in the year maybe giving each student their own person. Last year I had my students simply write thank you letters to teachers and staff throughout our school and it was amazing to me how engaged and meaningful they really thought their work was. I think being able to write directly to somebody seemingly so outside our reach would really open their eyes to the power of written word, and the impact that they can truly have on the world when given the right tools.