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Alternative eNotebook Assignment

Maria Jimenez

Azusa Pacific University

Dr. Kathleen Bacer

July 10, 2017

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Abstract

Thanks to technology and 2.0 Web Tools. Learning is not just happening between four walls any

more. Global learning is revolutionizing how students are learning today. It is bringing students

together from all over the world to share their culture, styles of learning, and education. Global

projects such as Down the Drain, Nasa Globe Observer:Clouds are focused on how the

environment affects our globe. Flat Stanley, K-12 Global Art, and Pencils of Promise are

diverse Global projects that focused on social awareness, and giving. Without a doubt learning

in the 21st Century no longer belongs in one classroom.

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Pencils of Promise

Global Learning Project

Adam Braun, founded Pencils of Promise on October 2008. Since then, Pencils of Promise has

become a global project. This project consist of contributions made to help build new schools, provide

staff, and educational services. According to Adam Braun, 418 schools have been build; 693 teachers

have received training; 72,821 students have been impacted. https://pencilsofpromise.org/results/.

Currently Ghana, Guatemala, Laos, and Nicaragua are the four countries that are currently being assisted.

The assistance, is generated via various types of contributions.

How To Participate

Contributions are provided by individuals who are interested in making an impact in children's

future education. The benefit of Pencils of Promise, i s that it provides different ways people can

participate. For instance, you can donate your birthday by having friends or loved ones make a donation

as a gift to you. Students can participate by selling something or through a sport fundraising as well as

many other ways to contribute at a corporate or community level.

Project In Action

This is a year-round project that is continuously seeking supporters. In the Pencils of Promise

website, people can find a various ways people are taking action. An example of these are: Leadership

Councils, Join Passport, Pop Clubs, and Events. The events are held throughout the year and bring people

together as they network for the same cause. This summer there was an event held in New York city to

support summer school. In September there will be an event called International Literacy Day, and in

October there will be a PoP gala event.

Without a doubt, Pencils of Promise is making a substantial impact in children who lack an

education. Every contribution no matter how big or small offers children in third-world countries the

opportunity to become educated, the possibility to a better life.

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K-12 Global Art Exchange

Global Learning Project

K-12 Global Art Exchange is a global learning project in where students from all over the world

are able to participate. Students can select to exchange their art either physically or digitally. The art

pieces are to reflect their lives or cutture. There are four different suggested strands students can

consider. An example of these is are: Art Ambassador (exposes daily life and culture, food, hobbies,etc.);

Global STEAM Strand (students share how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics play a role

in their lives.); Me and My Community (art depicts participation in local, national, or global communities

.) http://www.oneworldclassrooms.org/programs/k12art/. K-12 Global Art Exchange, serves as an

extension for school age children to become cultural divers. As well as to be able to share their own

artistic talents.

How To Participate

There are four simple steps for participation. The first one is to select an option between physical

or digital art. Then, follow the guidelines for the selected option. In the guidelines there is an associated

fee to both options. The fee is different depending on which option is selected. Next, all art is to be

submitted to OneWorld Classrooms. Lastly, classrooms will receive art from others classrooms around

the world.

Project In Action

Registration for this project is currently open. Classrooms can start registering and generating

ideas for their art. As soon as submissions are received the exchange will happen. Also, classrooms will

be able to connect via VoiceThread conversations with the exchange classrooms. Classrooms may also

access previous art projects from previous exchanges.

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Nasa Globe Observer: Clouds

Global Learning Project

The Nasa Globe Observer project is a science project in where students will make cloud

observations. This is an ongoing project that can be done anywhere in the world. The

participants will take photographs of clouds and the observations will be collected, analyzed, and

shared. All of the information is going to be received by NASA and the participants can access

it. Currently there are some shared photographs of various types of clouds that were spotted in

different parts of the world.

How To Participate

School age children to senior citizens are encouraged to participate. Participants need to

download the app, sign into the app, follow the prompts. Next, go outside and look for clouds

and take a picture. In the app participants can also input sky observations as well as to make

comparisons with other clouds. The app has a special feature where it will send out a

notification when certain low-Earth orbiting satellites are passing over participants locations.

https://scistarter.com/project/16830-NASA-GLOBE-Observer%3A-Clouds#sthash.VLAafmCR.

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Project In Action

Once the app has being downloaded. Participants can select various outdoor activities to

go to take the photographs. For example they can visit the beach, mountains, the desert, etc.

Also, make observations to climate changes in the weather. Lastly, the photographs and

observations need to be uploaded to be shared with others.

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Flat Stanley

Global Learning Project

Flat Stanley, is a project that has been around since 1995. Its creator Dale Hubert, had

the idea to create this project as a way for his students to practice literacy skills. Little did he

know this project will become a success. In just the first year, the project became international.

Today Flat Stanley, has traveled to many corners of the world. It has even met some political

figures and celebrities.

How To Participate

Participants will download a Flat Stanley template to decorate. Then, create an account

and add their names to the arrange exchange list. Once the participant has the exchanger

information, the decorated Flat Stanley will be placed in an envelope along with a journal

template and will be sent out to a person of their choice.

Project In Action

The exciting part of this project is that participation is all year long. Its simplicity is what

has made it so successful. To be part of the action the participants await for Flat Stanley to be

returned with the completed journal, some photographs, souvenirs, postcards, or any special

items http://www.flatstanleyproject.com/default.html#. Flat Stanley journey will then be added

to the website to be shared along with the others. There are no limitations to where Flat Stanley

can go or whom it will visit.

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Down the Drain

How Much Water Do You Use?

Global Learning Project

Down the Drain, is a project in which participants are able to collect data on how much

water is wasted. Then evaluate how much water is used in America in comparison to other

countries. Also, the data collected will be used to generate new ideas on how to conserve water.

This project is suggested for students between the 4th and 8th grade. It can also be done any

time of the year.

How To Participate

Participants will need to create an account where they will be able to upload their data.

The website provides students activities, a teacher guide, and reference materials. Participants

then select what parts of the world to compare with Americas water usage. There is also a

specific data worksheet that needs to be filled out.

Project In Action

For a week, participants will keep track of water usage in their own households. Then the

information will be compiled among everyone. After that, they will hypothesise who uses more

water, the selected country or America. Participants will research the web to find the

corresponding data. After the research, all of the information will be uploaded onto the website.

Participants can also share pictures, graphs, the hypothesis paper, and most importantly, they will

share possible water conservation solutions.

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References:

Down The Drain, How Much Water Do You Use? (n.d.). Retrieved July 18, 2017 from

http://ciese.org/curriculum/drainproj/

Flat Stanley Project. (n.d.). Retrieved July 17, 2017 from

http://www.flatstanleyproject.com/default.html

OneWorld Classrooms. K-12 Global Art (n.d.). Retrieved July 17, 2017 from

http://www.oneworldclassrooms.org/programs/k12art/

Pencils Of Promise. (n.d.). Retrieved July 18, 2017 from

https://pencilsofpromise.org

Science Starter. Nasa Globe Observer:Clouds. (n.d.). Retrieved July 18, 2017 from

https://scistarter.com/project/16830-NASA-GLOBE-Observer%3A-Clouds#sthash.VLAa

fmCR.UQjWl2h5.dpbs