It is the ability (through behaviors, skills, values, and attitudes) to adapt in our changing world.
It is how global competence is taught.
Digital literacy matters in our interconnected world.
At the same time, teachers need to teach students SEL strategies for digital wellbeing.
Technology, including AI, can expand global collaboration when used intentionally.
Strong communication skills help prepare students to communicate and collaborate across cultures.
Teachers are leaders in building globally aware school communities.
Understanding the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) helps to envision a better future for everyone.
Incorporate place-based learning into your classroom. This Edutopia article has strong ways to start easily in your classroom tomorrow.
All teachers should be incorporating inquiry-based learning into their classrooms, but social studies teachers have a wonderful resource in the C3 framework with many example inquiries to use tomorrow. Inquiry skills are global skills.
The United Nations has some really strong resources for teachers, including lessons on the 17 SDGs, UN simulations, and games.
Socratic seminars are an excellent way for students to practice those communication skills. The world needs better communicators, and that starts in our classrooms.
Teachers must keep up-to-date on technology, including how to use AI critically. These lesson plans help students understand how AI works and think critically about its impact.