https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz Made with magic en-us 2017-11-20 21:39:55 UTC 2026-05-16 16:30:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/192080693 A great way to get kids thinking about their advantages (and potential disadvantages) in comparison to other countries. Helps them realize we are not just 'Murica: Greatest Country in the World]]> 2017-09-28 14:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/192080693 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/192081710 Great informative reading task, and there is audio available from Eleanor Roosevelt.]]> 2017-09-28 14:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/192081710 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/192083046 It may not seem like it, but this video lays excellent groundwork for the power and necessity of empathy for growth.]]> 2017-09-28 14:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/192083046 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/192088135 I'm a big fan of Ted Talks, so Ted Talks that focus on a macular level are perfect for globalizing the classroom.]]> 2017-09-28 14:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/192088135 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/192843741 I thought of this article as I was discussing how to pull in awareness of one's own disadvantages or advantages compared to others. I think I could make it so that students created specific lists of privileges in comparison to other types of members of the community, which I haven't done before. ]]> 2017-10-02 03:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/192843741 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/192843897 Four girls' discussion their (in/not-so-in)significance in this great big world.]]> 2017-10-02 03:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/192843897 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/193695211 This PDF has loads of ideas about how to integrate Empathy-oriented curriculum into any classroom. It includes lesson plans and reflections on what works and what doesn't]]> 2017-10-04 02:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/193695211 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/194112923 Baggini Ted Talk. This came up in conversation in our first Webinar with Gaudelli. It's an excellent entry point for the conversation of the ever-changing self. Note to self: pull in the "Skandas" of Buddhism next time. Another note "We are made of Stardust."]]> 2017-10-04 23:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/194112923 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/197163680 I ended up on this site while researching definitions of poverty globally. I'm surprised it doesn't show up on the Taking Action Doc, in fact. It has a lot of great ideas for teens making a difference.]]> 2017-10-15 21:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/197163680 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/197163992 Here too is an interesting dossier of global poverty, provided by specialists at Brookings.]]> 2017-10-15 21:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/197163992 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/197164327 One of the tasks I have as a teacher (and a human being) is connecting the required texts of our curriculum with the issues they discuss, on a global level. When it comes to specific historical details for these connections, it looks like this book offers some great perspectives.]]> 2017-10-15 21:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/197164327 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/197164567 This article is useful for much the same reasons as the resource above. It connects the racism in our own country's history to the present day rise of populism. The article's publication date (Nov. 2016) also speaks for itself.]]> 2017-10-15 21:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/197164567 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/197165071 This article can connect to our study of Of Mice and Men, as well as serve as a tidy reconnection to the UN's human freedoms.]]> 2017-10-15 21:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/197165071 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/197166164 From Ellen Kraft. Not sure how I missed it, but very cool ideas.]]> 2017-10-15 21:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/197166164 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/198219038 I am putting this Ted Talk under teaching resources because I actually think it could be very useful for showing to kids! Especially my naysayers; Evans touches on how global citizenship is simply thinking two steps ahead -- if we ignore the problems of others', that doesn't mean they won't affect us.]]> 2017-10-18 13:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/198219038 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/198225606 Again, I'm putting this resource in teaching because I think selections could be unpacked and analyzed by students. Banks' article covers what multicultural literacy is and why it is the necessary basis of a successful nation-state and nation.]]> 2017-10-18 13:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/198225606 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/198314690 This OxFam guide is directly related to my content! I've only skimmed through so far but it looks like it will have ideas I can use in the units I'm presently making. I downloaded the guide in my Google Drive as well since the website doesn't always load.]]> 2017-10-18 15:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/198314690 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199305454 Well, if Ken Robinson endorses it...this website has plenty of lesson plans available for all age groups if you sign up.]]> 2017-10-21 22:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199305454 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199305662 This website's lessons are particularly useful because you can search by discipline, and they are accompanied by true "stories," films, or articles to pique interest. You can also search by topic and save like Pinterest, which is useful for English teachers following a specific theme. There's an awesome one on the "5 steps to heal democracy" that I am excited about.]]> 2017-10-21 22:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199305662 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199306045 It's a little too late this year, but I can't wait to incorporate info from this site for my Middle East unit for sophomores.]]> 2017-10-21 23:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199306045 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199306124 I may have a little more difficulty incorporating these lessons into my own curriculum aside from more guided ideas for our Wonder Projects, but these are mostly to do with saving the world from waste.]]> 2017-10-21 23:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199306124 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199369662 These are a little more general and geared toward undergrad, but the content within the curriculum, in particular that related to human rights, could in fact be adaptable.]]> 2017-10-22 17:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199369662 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199369983 These units and their activities are useful because you can choose activities independent of larger lessons, and therefore more easily incorporate them into lessons/units you are already developing. Easily searchable by age group and topic.]]> 2017-10-22 17:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199369983 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199370416 "Educating Global Citizens." This site requires a sign-up as well and a fair portion of the materials are only available with a paid membership. However, the guides  available to all do look quality. Conveniently separated by region. Would be more useful for providing students with resources if they were doing research]]> 2017-10-22 17:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199370416 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199371121 I was reminded of this website by one of the curriculum sites. It is great for humanizing different cultures since the author has long since expanded beyond the streets of New York. You can look up stories by region.]]> 2017-10-22 17:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199371121 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199371393 Easily searchable. I like that these lessons incorporate multimedia to cover a single question or topic. ]]> 2017-10-22 17:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199371393 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199371791 These lessons focus on conflict resolution strategies for developing understanding of the other. Includes interesting alternative methodologies that I like but may be difficult to connect to required English standards.]]> 2017-10-22 17:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199371791 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199372589 Stands for College, Career, and Civic life. More easily used by government and social studies teachers, but pretty cool "inquiry" questions that may overlap with my big question units at times.]]> 2017-10-22 17:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199372589 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199373482 This is a resource from one of the webinars. Love its introduction: "What would I change?"]]> 2017-10-22 17:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199373482 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199394799 This is a tactic I already use in my classroom in our Fake News site, but the example is better than one I've found in quite some time (martinlutherking.org)]]> 2017-10-22 20:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199394799 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199402610 This model is a little more straightforward than the one I use in my classroom already.]]> 2017-10-22 22:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199402610 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199402734 This is the NPR article and the associated study that was the basis for my own fake news unit.]]> 2017-10-22 22:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/199402734 caitlin_skinner https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/208907727 UNICEF Kid Power Schools]]> 2017-11-20 21:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_skinner/eqk4a5v7a3oz/wish/208907727