1. By: Samira ALHosni

2.  Background.  What is global learning?  Why global learning?  Global learning and technology.  An example of a global learning activity.  References.

3.  The Global Learning Symposium was held in Toronto, Canada, From 29 April to 1 May 1985.  45 individuals from 21 countries participated.  Comments.

4.  the global is not only ‘out there’ but it is wherever people live. the global is not only ‘out there’ but it is wherever people live.  It is thinking about our behavior in a big context - recognizing that our choices have a profound effect on our global environment and our future.  It is to understand the global challenges we face and to develop the capabilities to create a more just and sustainable world.

5. Why global learning? What is unique about it?

6. Critical and creative thinking. Self-awareness and open-mindedness towards difference. Understanding of global issues and power relationships. )revolution) Optimism and action for a better world.

7. 94% of teachers feel that schools should prepare pupils to deal with a fast- changing and globalised world. 80% of teachers feel that thinking about how teaching contributes to making the world a better place motivates them to stay in teaching.

8. Conclusion Global learning can offer a source of inspiration for teachers and students alike. Global learning may offer school leaders real opportunities to boost satisfaction and retention.

9. globalisation challenges our ideas about knowledge and about the role of the teacher. -There are things which  They (the teachers) cannot know.  people have a range of valid views on.  nobody has definite answers to (poverty). Role : facilitator.

10. Global learning includes the whole school community and offers opportunities to reflect on attitudes and values that are held.

11. Research: Global learning has an impact on pupils’ learning and attitudes.

12. those who have experienced global learning in school are: - keen to understand more about the problems in the world. -more to believe that what they do in their daily lives can affect those in other countries. -more to believe that people like them have the ability to make a difference.

13. -appear to be more open to people of different backgrounds than those who have not experienced global learning in school. -more likely to say that they try to do things to make the world a better place.

14.  Technology is a great asset in internationalizing education because it allows students: -to overcome geographic barriers. -to communicate and collaborate with their peers around the world.

15. -to publish and share work. -to talk to one another.  international courses online.  Encourages schools to create virtual relationships with other schools in other parts of the world.

16. iEARN)) A travel guide  Shows: 1- The role of technology in global learning. 2-How global learning can be applied in our schools.

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18. Thank you Special thanks to Laila A’Rawahi, iEARN coordinator in Dakhiliya region.