The New Jersey State Board of Education has developed and implemented standards that emphasize the importance of climate change education across different grade levels.
Recently, the New Jersey State Board of Education took a significant step by requiring the inclusion of climate change as a necessary topic in education. This mandate, or as many may view it, this unique opportunity, will allow educators to engage students in meaningful discussions about the environment.
Yes, there is, of course, the small matter of running your virtual exchange. But, once you’ve thought about it some, things ought to go a lot smoother, and you’re far less likely to be caught by surprise by something for which you’ve at least mentally prepared.
What aspects of back-to-school planning need to be carefully considered when you’re considering kicking off, or recommencing, a virtual exchange program in your classroom? In this segment, we’ll be discussing integrating your virtual exchange with your curriculum, tech, online privacy, cultural sensitivity, successful collaboration, and professional development. Here are factors to keep in mind regarding those topics, and how Level Up Village has got you covered in each of these regards.
There’s always that one summer that changes you. Potent words that, for us teachers, ought to immediately evoke memories of beaches, mountains, exotic climes, tasty food, laughter, and adventure. And, of course, that’s what we hope our students can experience every time they go on break, no?
Don’t let summer be a drag! You don’t have to assign rote memorization drills, or boring worksheets to keep your students engaged in language learning. Think of fun ways in which you might practice a foreign language: chances are, it’ll probably be fun for your students, as well! And this way, if you have a Level Up Village course planned for the fall, you’ll have your pupils in the best shape for communicating with their new friends abroad!
That many benefits come with educational telecollaboration include opportunities for linguistic and expressive growth, increases in intercultural competence, and inspiring digital and global citizenship
Learn more about the history of virtual exchanges and the power of global connections and communication in the classroom.
D&I (Diversity and Inclusion) is what’s on everybody’s mind right now. Here’s three ways virtual exchanges are already contributing to the mission of Diversity and Inclusion.
How three students overcame foreign language classroom anxiety in virtual exchanges.
The mission of Level Up Village is to globalize the classroom by facilitating collaboration between students from around the world.
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