https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1 Online platforms and videos that offer opportunities for classroom-based cultural exploration. en-us 2023-07-05 20:34:12 UTC 2023-07-05 22:55:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f30d.png kristi7952 https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2638999127 PenPal Schools is an online platform that allows students to connect with other students from around the world to engage in collaborative learning experiences. The website allows virtual pen-pal relationships between students from different countries, where they can communicate and learn about each other's cultures, languages, and backgrounds. The platform offers a variety of resources and projects that are standards-aligned lessons that can help students in the areas of reading, writing, digital citizenship, and social and emotional awareness. ]]> 2023-07-05 21:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2638999127 kristi7952 https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2638999358 Global Oneness Project is a website dedicated to sharing stories and multimedia resources that explore different cultures, perspectives, and worldviews. It serves as a platform for educators, students, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of cultural diversity, global issues, and environmental sustainability. The website includes documentary films, photo essays, articles, and lesson plans that highlight different experiences from around the world. 

]]> 2023-07-05 21:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2638999358 kristi7952 https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2638999495 Facing History and Ourselves is an educational organization that promotes empathy, critical thinking, and social responsibility through the study of history and human behavior. FacingHistory.org provides resources and materials for educators, students, and individuals interested in exploring history, ethics, and civic engagement. The website offers curriculum resources, teaching guides, lesson plans, multimedia content, and even professional development opportunities that encourage thoughtful examination of historical events and outlooks from multiple perspectives.

]]> 2023-07-05 21:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2638999495 kristi7952 https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2638999612 Learning for Justice is a website and educational initiative dedicated to promoting cultural diversity, social justice and equity in schools and communities.  The website features webinars, workshops, and online courses that address topics such as culturally responsive teaching, restorative practices, and anti-bias education. It also offers offers an extensive collection of free teaching resources, including lesson plans, classroom activities, articles, and multimedia content for educators, parents, and community members. ]]> 2023-07-05 21:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2638999612 kristi7952 https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2639000386 This TED Talk given by Michael Rain discusses his experience as a first generation American, with immigrant parents from Ghana. His recollection of his childhood explores the journey of navigating through the unique challenges, perspectives, and cultural identity issues of one whose parents have immigrated from a different country. ]]> 2023-07-05 21:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2639000386 kristi7952 https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2639013436 With PenPal Schools, teachers and students are given numerous topics that they can actively use to communicate and engage with others. For example, under the digital citizenship topic students are challenged to answer the essential question, " How do people around the world use the internet and technology for good?" Students may approach this topic by creating a video, writing a journal entry, or creating a PSA that can be shared with others in the PenPal Schools global community. Guided lessons are provided with each topic and students are able to share their work with their peers. ]]> 2023-07-05 22:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2639013436 kristi7952 https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2639013514 Global Oneness Project resources can be used in multiple ways. An educator can use one of the videos or essays to support a theme, such as tradition. A short documentary, titled "El Silbo", shares the story of the resident of La Gomera and how they are working to keep their traditional whistling language strong within their community. Teachers can use these types of resources to give students global awareness about others' way of life, and what they need to understand about how important culture is even as things are changing all around us. Additionally, teachers may have students connect with others about their cultural traditions which may be important to them and their families as well. ]]> 2023-07-05 22:10:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2639013514 kristi7952 https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2639013541 This website is an excellent resource for the historical-based text that can be instrumental in any English or History course. For example, in a history class where an educator may be introducing the cultural impact of the Holocaust, students may use any of the provided text units to explore the topic. The units can be integrated within Google Classroom and students are challenged to summarize the text, as well as analyze new vocabulary while reading and engaging with the multimedia resources. ]]> 2023-07-05 22:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2639013541 kristi7952 https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2639013565 Learning for Justice offers a diverse range of articles that provide numerous perspectives on culture, civic engagement, and diversity from various parts of the world. These articles can be valuable resources for a nonfiction text unit, allowing students to delve into global issues of current events. For example in an ELA class, students could select from a range of topics and then analyze how the author's perspective influences the article.  To enhance their understanding of the author, their background, and the article, students can be encouraged to seek out additional sources and incorporate them into an analysis of the text.]]> 2023-07-05 22:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2639013565 kristi7952 https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2639013607 Rain's speech is an excellent resource, as it gives a first hand account of his experiences dealing with the cultural effects of his childhood. This can be used in any class to promote writing, as it allows students to reflect on their own experiences. For example, in English this video may be utilized in a narrative unit. Students could be encouraged to write a narrative essay detailing a moment in their lives where they may have been expected to navigate through their own cultural differences or perhaps take the opportunity to interview a peer or family member who may be able to relate with Michael Rain's memories and share those thoughts with the class. ]]> 2023-07-05 22:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kristi7952/9rrwzq17g4onq3r1/wish/2639013607