STANDARDS SPOTLIGHT Kristin Harrington describes the connections and rewards learners experience as part of the Global Collaborator standard.
Global Collaborator: Introduce students to our small, connected world By Kristin Harrington
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing became clear: It truly is a small world and we’re all in this together. That’s why it’s never been more important to provide students with opportunities to connect with others to understand that despite differences, we all share many important similarities. Through these connections,
students develop empathy, knowledge, perspective and communication skills – all goals of the ISTE Global Collaborator standard within the ISTE Standards for Students. As outlined in the standard, Global Collaborators use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collab-
orating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally. Since the pandemic first hit, we’ve seen how these skills have come into play. They’ve helped reduce the spread of the virus by allowing people to communicate digitally while social distancing; they’ve helped experts communicate vital information
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