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On being a Global Nomad
February 11, 2008

Have you ever wanted to travel the world to spread those sacred library skills of critical thinking, cultural understanding, and a love of communication in all its wonderful forms? Before I met my wife, I had a plan to move to Alaska after college, teach for a few years, and then work to join the diplomatic corps. My dream was to travel the world spreading knowledge as a teacher and helper. For me, it still exists as a dream, but for others this has become a reality through the Global Nomads Group.

The Global Nomads Group (GNG) is an organization dedicated to traveling the world to

• Increase young people's knowledge of the world and its people
• Increase collaboration and dialogue between students of different cultures and nationalities
• Highlight critical world issues ranging from HIV/AIDS to global warming, to war
• Provide an educational framework in which students can become active leaders in their own education

What's even better is that these nomads are wired! Using video conferencing technology, the GNG sets up conversations between students from different parts of the world. These video conversations are recorded and made available as streaming video on the GNG site. Live participation requires membership ($250/year for a school or $1000-$1500 for a district), but the free media library provides a wealth of resources for instant access.

A big thanks to Karen O'Donnell from Jackson Elementary in Batavia, NY for the link.

Posted by Chris Harris on February 11, 2008 | Comments (0)