Classroom Resource

Global Collaboration

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

7, 8

Overview

Global collaboration is an increasingly important skill for students and adults. As our world becomes more interconnected, many jobs will require this kind of collaboration. Solving problems that affect our daily lives increasingly calls for global collaboration efforts.

How globally connected are you? You might have relatives that live in another country. Perhaps one of your parents travels to other countries for their job or has video conferences with someone in another part of the world. Maybe you came from a different country than where you live now.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the world, you will certainly need to tap into some global collaboration skills! There is a huge need for global thinkers and collaborators of all ages to work together, now more than ever, to help solve problems and work together on solutions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

When you have completed this activity you will:​

  1. be able to identify important skills and characteristics of effective global collaborators [Global Collaborator]
  2. understand why it is necessary to respect the cultures and customs of others [Global Collaborator]
  3. apply these skills in a Global Collaboration [Global Collaborator]
  4. communicate the results of your global experience with others [Creative Communicator]
  5. review a global or national issue and develop ideas for raising awareness or designing solutions [Global Collaborator and Innovative Designer]
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

DLCS18.7.15

Discuss unique perspectives and needs of a global culture when developing computational artifacts, including options for accessibility for all users.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.7.15

Knowledge

Students know:
  • to research the unique perspectives of a targeted population for a created digital artifact.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • select the best format to share created content with others from varying locations: globally, not locally.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • governments, geography, and physical or mental limitations can inhibit one's access to digital content.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.13

Evaluate the impact of digital globalization on public perception and ways Internet censorship can affect free and equitable access to information.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.8.13

Vocabulary

  • digital globalization
  • Internet censorship

Knowledge

Students know:
  • at one time, trades and goods were limited to mostly advanced economies; with changes in digital globalization, services and data are more readily available to all economies not affected by censorship.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify positive and negative implications of digital globalization and internet censorship.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • digital globalization has provided opportunities to countries less advanced than some larger countries.
  • internet censorship occurs locally and abroad.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.14

Analyze current events related to computing and their effects on education, the workplace, individuals, communities, and global society.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.8.14

Knowledge

Students know:
  • technology will always have positive and negative effects on others; it is important to examine the benefits and costs associated with implementing new technology.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • analyze current events related to computing.
  • analyze the effects of current events related to computing on education, the workplace, individuals, communities, and global society.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • it is important to examine the benefits and costs associated with implementing new technology.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.15

Critique computational artifacts, including options for accessibility for all users, with respect to the needs of a global culture.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.8.15

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that one's access to resources can alter the outcome of an artifact.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • use empathy and/or someone else's perspective when critiquing works.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • all people have unique perspectives that should be considered.
Link to Resource
https://www.remc.org/21Things4Students/21/20-global-collaboration/

CR Resource Type

Learning Activity

Resource Provider

REMC Association of Michigan
Accessibility

Accessibility

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License

License Type

Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike

Custom License Type (URL)

https://creativecommons.org/licenses

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