Additional Resources
United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Exchange High School Study Abroad
includes several programs for current high school students.
includes several programs for current high school students.
Pinterest: As part of the TGC on line course, we were asked to collect resources on Pinterest. This was a good way to organize resources. Here are links to some of my pinterest boards that contain global resources:
TGC Global Education
TGC Course Resources
TGC Science
TGC World Music
TGC Technology Integration
TGC Global Education
TGC Course Resources
TGC Science
TGC World Music
TGC Technology Integration
National Geographic
“Inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888” The general website includes many global resources. Additionally, there are travel blogs that offer a variety of perspectives.
“Inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888” The general website includes many global resources. Additionally, there are travel blogs that offer a variety of perspectives.
The Global Education Conference Network
"The Global Education Conference is a collaborative, inclusive, world-wide community initiative involving students, educators, and organizations at all levels. It is designed to significantly increase opportunities for connecting
classrooms while supporting cultural awareness and recognition of diversity and educational access for all."
classrooms while supporting cultural awareness and recognition of diversity and educational access for all."
AFS
AFS has been leading international high school student exchange for more than 65 years. I was an AFS exchange student to Iran when I was in high school. It was definitely a life-changing experience. AFS is always looking for host families in the USA.
EF Educational Tours
"Inspire a Generation of Global Citizens
Give students in your class a new perspective on the world. We proudly partner with dedicated teachers like you to give more students the chance to become true global citizens. Your dedicated EF Tour Consultant will help you choose the
perfect tour for your group—always at the guaranteed lowest price. Plus, with every six students enrolled, teachers travel free." Note: I have travelled with EF in France and Spain. These were school trips.
Give students in your class a new perspective on the world. We proudly partner with dedicated teachers like you to give more students the chance to become true global citizens. Your dedicated EF Tour Consultant will help you choose the
perfect tour for your group—always at the guaranteed lowest price. Plus, with every six students enrolled, teachers travel free." Note: I have travelled with EF in France and Spain. These were school trips.
Holbrook Travel: Academic Travel
"To travel is to learn. With Holbrook`s academic tours, expert guides expand on travel`s lessons with in-depth learning experiences designed for students from junior high to graduate school in locations worldwide. Holbrook`s academic travel programs complement academic curriculum by providing cultural immersion, authentic cultural exchange and global literacy skills." Note: I have travelled with Holbrook in the Galapagos and in Panama. These were professional development trips with other teachers.
Amizade Global Service Learning
Amizade empowers individuals and communities through worldwide service and learning. Programs include opportunities for individual volunteers and groups,