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"For this generation, school is not the only way to access information. Networks are everywhere!" ( ). Thus, being a life learner is even more important for this generation y students and the educators who lead them.  This is why Instructional Education professionals advocate for not just modernizing classroom with the latest technology devices; but, training educators one how to effectively facilitate learning using technology.

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Singapore and Social Studies Curriculum 

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Singapore and Social Studies Curriculum 

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Students in the Social Studies classes are encouraged to "think global, act local".  This mindset indicates that Singapore is future minded, in that they are putting emphasis on their students being globally aware with the intention of advancing their "home" community, Singapore.  I can't hep but to think about how this relates to supporting local businesses in your community, instead of always buying online. This practice would ensure long term stability for any community.

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Yes, truly accessibility to knowledge of anything is the vehicle to even the playing field. Thus, I agree with Bill Gates and Melinda foundation’s belief that one way to help support people in the community gain access to technology via desktop and internet access is to modernize libraries.  Libraries have always been known as an educational resource center, especially for those who didn’t have the money to buy books.  Now, these days books aren’t a high commodity as just about everything is digital.  From books to research resources, the online world is our society’s point of access.  So, pretty much, without technology access or skills you would be out of touch with our current reality, technology.  The Global Libraries program “works to support the transformation of libraries as engines of development…. the focus is on research and innovation, training and leadership, and delivery” (Gates, 2015).

All across the globe, there is an awareness of the need to cultivate 21st century skills for all citizens, excluding not one social economic status, gender, or any other characteristic.  These skills are targeted because as technology advances so does society’s requirements for jobs, daily task, communication, etc. In Canada, there has been several challenges standing in the way of them succeeding in the area of global connections.  A skewed perception of their technology success.  Canada has declared that “the diversity of Canadians population does not automatically translate into the skills that Canadians – and Canada --- will require to succeed. These competencies and values are not given by nature; they have to be cultivated” (Global Education for Canadians, 2018). The Global Education repot three priority strategies to cultivate technology knowledge: increase study abroad for college students, promote a GO Global Canada initiative to expand to 10 emerging companies in the next 10 years, and increase low income and minority groups in global awareness.

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, (2015).

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, (2015).

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, (2015).

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All across the globe, there is an awareness of the need to cultivate 21st century skills for all citizens, excluding not one social economic status, gender, or any other characteristic.  These skills are targeted because as technology advances so does society’s requirements for jobs, daily task, communication, etc. In Canada, there has been several challenges standing in the way of them succeeding in the area of global connections.  A skewed perception of their technology success.  Canada has declared that “the diversity of Canadians population does not automatically translate into the skills that Canadians – and Canada --- will require to succeed. These competencies and values are not given by nature; they have to be cultivated” (Global Education for Canadians, 2018).

Center for International Policy Studies, University of Ottwa, Munk School of Global Affairs, & University of Toronto (2018).

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Although Hawkins (2010) cites one-to-one access to mobile technology moving towards the norm in classrooms across the world, I can't help but think about the many classrooms in my district alone where students have little to no access to mobile devices. There is clear evidence of inequity. When I think about the early Childhood classrooms across my district technology access , for those classrooms that do have it, at most is 6 iPads snd maybe an Eno board. So, this tells me my district has a lot of work to do to narrow the global digital divide.

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"We are looking for Canada  to lead on global education, as their Prime Minister was a teacher and has the influence." (Gilliard, 2017)

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"We are looking for Canada  to lead on global education, as their Prime Minister was a teacher and has the influence." (Gilliard, 2017)

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See 6 minute interview below....

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Sun, Jun 11: Julie Gillard, former Australian prime minister and chair of the Global Partnership for Education, tells Vassy Kapelos that now that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken over leadership of the G-7, many around the world are looking to him to lead on issues including global education.

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Canada needs to lead on global education: Gillard | Watch News Videos Online

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Sun, Jun 11: Julie Gillard, former Australian prime minister and chair of the Global Partnership for Education, tells Vassy Kapelos that now that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken over leadership of the G-7, many around the world are looking to him to lead on issues including global education.

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Insight into  GLOBAL Digital Divide.....

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The Global Education repot three priority strategies to cultivate technology knowledge: increase study abroad for college students, promote a GO Global Canada initiative to expand to 10 emerging companies in the next 10 years, and increase low income and minority groups in global awareness.  It is important to invest in the immediate next generation of leaders, college students.  As Canada invest their global awareness resources into expanded their college student’s capacity for global collaboration and open their eyes to the resources their countries have to offer, they are essentially securing the future of their business, government, and other pillar  industries in their country.

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Ho, Li-Ching. (2009).

"The global education
movement does not signal a globalization
of education; rather it reflects the
development of more globally-oriented
models of national education" (Ho, 2009, pp. 292).

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Hawkins, (2010). 10 Global Trends in ITC and Education.

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Hawkins, (2010). 10 Global Trends in ITC and Education.