National Geographic
National Geographic: Engineering Solutions to Freshwater Problems
Explore how water-based problems in freshwater outlets can be resolved or slowed down with engineering solutions.
My Hero Project
My Hero: My Hero
A global internet project that allows students to contribute stories about people that they admire and respect. Through these stories, children build a peaceful relationship with other students from around the globe.
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The Art Miles Mural Project
An internet project that promotes global peace and harmony through mural art. Every student can become involved and express cooperation rather than violence; peace rather than war.
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The Official Flat Stanley Project
Remember the story Flat Stanley that has been around for over 40 years? Well, now there is an opportunity to make your own Flat Stanley and send him from your class to another class somewhere else in the world. The project was started in...
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese Collaborative Projects: Down the Drain: How Much Water Do You Use?
Meet another classroom and study how much water your class uses compared to another class that may be in another part of the world. Through a variety of activities and gather data be able to collaborate with others via the internet to...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Navigating Our Global Future
As globalization and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new integrated future, Ian Goldin warns that not all people may benefit equally. But, he says, if we can recognize this danger, we might yet realize the possibility...
Library of Congress
Loc: Library of Congress Blog
Explore, read, and discuss provocative topics in history, culture, politics, technology, society, and so much more.
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I*earn (International Education and Resource Network)
This nonprofit organization creates structured projects that facilitate engaged learning and youth making a difference on an International scale. Project areas include interdisciplinary topics such as the environment/science,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Digital Use Divide
Learn how researchers find large differences in how effectively various groups of people can use digital technology.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Socioeconomic Digital Divide
Learn about the differences in which households have access to computers and the Internet.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Geographic Digital Divide
Find out more about how the infrastructure of the Internet is not distributed equally.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Global Digital Divide
Learn about the difference in access to technology across the globe.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Crowdsourcing With a Global Crowd
Explore how crowdsourcing helps us to create common goods, invent new products, and make scientific discoveries.
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Global School Net: How to Design a Successful Project
Before you begin a keypal exchange, read this article about project design.These guidelines, along with the template for writing you own "Call for Collaboration," will help guide you through a successful online learning experience with...