Have you ever chuckled at a Shakespearean insult only to realize your virtual class didn’t get the joke? Or made a remark that, in hindsight,… Read More »Cultivating Cultural Sensitivity in Virtual Literature Exchanges
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the role of libraries has expanded beyond repositories of books to become dynamic hubs of innovation and collaboration. Recognizing… Read More »Introducing LUV for Libraries: Revolutionizing Education Through Collaboration
Remember when you chose education because you were seeking a dynamic occupation, a noble calling, a vibrant job that would put you in front of… Read More »A Change of Screenery: Mindful Integration of Technology in Asynchronous Virtual Exchanges
“Ambassadors Exchanges,” the next cohort for Level Up Village’s virtual exchanges, have rolled out! And, while we’ve talked about pupils as ambassadors of their culture… Read More »Preparing Your Students to Shine as Ambassadors
Last year, in preparing my students to embark on a virtual exchange, I had my seventh graders present to their classmates their family’s culture through… Read More »…Want To Hear a Scary Story?
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It takes a lot to surprise me. When it comes to educators and virtual exchanges, I’m constantly reading about new initiatives and feeding my little… Read More »Using the Cultural Identity Tree in Your Asynchronous Video Exchange
Have you ever read, read about, or even heard mention of The Culture Map by Erin Meyer? It’s a fantastic guide to where different cultures… Read More »Adapting Your Virtual Exchange to Specific and Holistic Learners
Avoiding the Pitfalls of AI in Virtual Exchanges It’s the conversation everyone’s having: Artificial Intelligence. And we’re all somewhere on this spectrum: on one extreme,… Read More »Those Who Can’t Do…Tech
Helping Our Students Navigate the Dangers of Intentional and Inadvertent Cyberbullying I saw this T-shirt being sold to me by my algorithms the other day… Read More »The Internet: The Scariest Place In the World
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