Journal # 2 Learning without Borders (NETS 2-5)

Journal # 2 Learning without Borders (NETS 2-5)

Summary-The article shared very useful information about a different type of virtual interaction with students from a different country. I think that it is a great idea to make students familiar with different cultures. I think that if teachers would of start teaching students about different cultures from a very young age, this world would be very different. We should teach students to learn, value, respect, and cherish other cultures, by doing that we would eliminate a lot of problems associated with racism and stereotypes. I think that what these teachers are doing will really benefit the students from both countries and will prepare them for the future. They will not only learn to be more open-minded, but they will also learn how to interact with students from other countries and to share their ideologies, goals, and compare similarities in both cultures.

Question-Do students struggle to understand each other’s cultures?

I think that students do struggle when they try to understand other cultures because I also had the same problem when I came to the United States. I remember that when I came here it was hard for me to incorporate to a new lifestyle. I imagine that these students might face similar challenges but with the support and guidance from they teachers they can make this a great learning experience.

Question-What are some of the implications that teachers face when making this type of classroom virtual interaction possible?

In my opinion, they might face implications such as school and district regulation. But I think that it’s a great idea to incorporate different cultures and adopt new and innovative teaching techniques that will benefit students in the future.

References

Sue Anderson, S. A. (2012). Learning without borders.Learning and Leading with technology, Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-leading/l-l-december-january-2012-13/feature-learning-without-borders