Connect One to One

CONNECT ONE TO ONE S H A P I N G

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G L O B A L

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COMMUNICATION. CONNECTION. COMPASSION.

SHAPING OUR GLOBAL FUTURE Connect One to One is the PeacePal international student to student communication exchange using a unique one-to-one model. Based in school classrooms over the course of an academic year, students exchange hand written letters, Skype calls, and videos with a peer in a country across the globe. Students are led through a process that leads to new insights and deeper understanding that can only come through one-to-one connections.

Beginning with learning about the country and culture of their pen pal, participants learn valuable global competency skills including intercultural communication, greater empathy for those living in different cultures, critical thinking, and how to communicate clearly and effectively with others. These abilities prepare them to engage and collaborate in issues of global significance.

OVERVIEW Who can participate? Middle school, high

What is the cost to participate? The annual

How can I participate? If you are a teacher or

What will students do when they participate?

Students will write 3 to 4 thoughtful hand

school, and university students in classroom settings or groups anywhere in the world. established group leader, contact us for details and schedules. Independent students are not currently accepted.

When can I participate? The application

deadline each year is July 30th, and the program year operates from August through the end of May. What is expected of me when I participate?

Participants make a commitment to maintain contact with their pen pals over the course of an entire academic year.

fee of $15 per student is paid at the beginning of each program year.

written letters each program year, as well as exchange video greetings and Skype calls.

Our Program Director supports teachers and group leaders throughout the process, providing training and answering questions.

We also offer an Educator Handbook which provides lesson plans and activities.

Connect One to One is a program of Global One to One. Visit our website for more information on other programs.

"In these past letters, we came to realize that although our cultures are different, we as people are very similar. We enjoy the things in life that matter: family, friends, opportunities... and I believe the sooner the rest of the world realizes this, the sooner we can begin to work together."

-Words of wisdom from a 9th grade student in New Mexico to his pen pal in India

505.255.2042

700 Lomas Blvd NE Suite #204 Albuquerque, NM 87102

info@global1to1.org

www.global1to1.org/connect