Horizon Issues 15. Global Classrooms Return to Issues List The neighborhood is changing so that young people and teachers may both develop friendships and partnerships across boundary lines of geography, race, gender, age and belief. Narrow mindedness may have more trouble surviving the new neighborhood. Inventiveness may emerge from fertile soil.   Learning More Visit and read through several of the following: EarthWatch Institute Museum Victoria Global Classroom Projects Global Classroom Projects - Victoria The global classroom: teaching paradigms Examples of global classroom activities Global Classroom Links Do a search at Electric Library and read at least 2 articles that cast light on this trend or issue. Possible search questions: What do we mean by a global classroom? How does the Internet make the world our classroom? Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in the issues pages are those of the author, Jamie McKenzie. They are meant to stimulate thought and inquiry about issues and trends, but they do contain some speculation and projection about the future. The author cannot be held responsible if some predictions and trends do not materialize or continue, especially if readers attempt to reverse some of the more disturbing trends. Listing of articles to read should not be interpreted as endorsement of the contents, products or ideas by the author. Credits: The photographs were shot by Jamie McKenzie. Copyright Policy: Materials published in From Now On may be duplicated in hard copy format for educational, nonprofit school district and university use only and may also be sent from person to person by e-mail. All other uses, transmissions and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly.