11 April 2010

Creating a Classroom out of a Chorus from Continents

It cannot be argued that there are many cultures around the world, and that many of us know very little about those who are different than us. Perception is everything... and therefore it is imperative that we learn more about those with different beliefs and cultures so we can create a better conception of what life is and what it can mean for all of us.

The best way to implement a healthy global environment with a rich community atmosphere of cooperation is communication. Thus, it is necessary to foster relationships with those around the globe. If these relationships are started with the youth in society, they will create strong bonds between cultures and groups that will not diminish or disappear with time.

A great way to implement this "PenPal" plan is Voxopop. This is a audio message board. Students from different countries can talk to each other about similarities and differences. They can find the things they have in common, and also discover differences that can be shared with one another. This message board can also be used to establish creative activities that can benefit community life and the individual's life.

1 comment:

  1. Voxopop sounds like a tool that could be easily used in meeting many teaching objectives.

    Dr. Burgos

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