Reimagining Literacy Through Global Collaboration - create globally literate K-12 classrooms with this Solutions Series book

by Pernille Ripp

Prepare your students to adapt and thrive in the world beyond their classroom. This how-to guide offers strategies for how to establish classrooms that give students globally connected literacy experiences. Learn why students must create school projects aimed at an authentic audience beyond school walls, and plan for more purposeful opportunities for students to engage with what they learn and create. You'll discover how to use readily available technology tools to create environments where students gain 21st century skills, collaborate with others around the globe, and realize that their work matters. Benefits
-Examine the key features of an authentic global collaboration experience and the benefits of a globally connected classroom.
-Gain tips for creating authentic and successful global collaborative projects.
-Discover what steps you can take immediately to foster global literacy classrooms.
-Consider classroom situations that illustrate the global literacy environment at work.
-Answer reflection questions to contemplate how you will apply the ideas and literacy strategies covered in this book. Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: Global Collaboration for Literacy
Chapter 2: Three Paths to Global Collaboration
Chapter 3: Global Connections With an Authentic Audience
Chapter 4: Students as Creators, Not Just Producers
Conclusion
References and Resources

Genres: Education

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Published January 20, 2017

About the author

Since Pernille Ripp was a child growing up in Denmark, she knew she wanted to work with kids. She has loved being a 4th, 5th, and then 7th-grade teacher in the American public school system, as well as a literacy coach for adults. In her co-created teaching spaces, students’ identities are at the center of the explorations that they do, as well as considering how to fight for change.

Recently, Pernille moved home to Denmark where she is expanding her knowledge about children’s development and needs through her work in early childhood education.
She is an international speaker and educator developer, working with educators in need to better learning conditions, literacy instruction, and overall school experiences for children and adults on a global plane. She is also the founder of The Global Read Aloud which has connected millions of students in more than 85 countries. She believes in having the courage to change and even break the rules for the good of kids and education. Besides being with her own family, there is no place she would rather be than standing alongside children and educators fighting for change in the world.

You can find her across social media platforms easily.

Reviews

[Marcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I admire Pernille Ripp's work and this slim volume offers up plenty of ideas and reasons to connect your students with others outside of the classroom. A great starting point for any educator looking to add collaboration and authentic work to their teaching.