Teacher Resources
Cultural literacy is a key component of preparing students to be effective and responsible citizens in a global, increasingly technology-driven, society. Students need to practice real-life technology-based skills, learn how to view the world through a different lens, and communicate with others whose experiences are different from their own. The role of the teacher in facilitating a cross-cultural online student exchange is key to its success.
These resources will help teachers to guide their students in using technology to share diverse perspectives from various geographic areas and cultures, cultivate cross-cultural understanding, and effectively express themselves using a variety of media tools.
The resources in this section are structured as follows:
These resources will help teachers to guide their students in using technology to share diverse perspectives from various geographic areas and cultures, cultivate cross-cultural understanding, and effectively express themselves using a variety of media tools.
The resources in this section are structured as follows:
- Preparing for the Exchange (resources, guidelines, and activities to help prepare students and set the context for the exchange)
- During the Exchange (resources, guidelines, and activities for facilitating the student exchange)
- After the Exchange (resources, guidelines, and activities for debriefing and reflecting upon the exchange as a class.
- Additional Resources (other recommended books, websites, and resources for facilitating cross-cultural student exchange)