Globalization powerpoint
- 1. Globalization Jenna Midkiff, Arley Johnson II, Caitlin Burke, Shelby Hawthorne
- 2. Globalization is the process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Globalization makes the world more accessible to all people. What is Globalization? Characteristics • Connectivity • Borderless Globe • Free trade • Cultural Diversity • Mobility • Information Technology changes
- 3. Importance of Globalization and Roles in the 21st century Globalization is important because it opens many doors of various fields of study. It broadens the educational horizons for students. Technology in the world today has made it easier for students to find more in depth information that they are looking for to use for educational purposes. Students can also learn more about other countries because of the impact of globalization.
- 4. Implementing Technology tools to promote Globalization • Facebook- The ability to communicate with people all over the world. • Skype (video chatting)- The ability to have a live visual meeting with people all over the world. • Twitter- The ability to communicate and share information with people all over the world. • WikiSpaces- The ability to share ideas, thoughts and images with people all over the world. • Phones- The ability to verbally and/or visually communicate with people all over the world. • Microsoft Office- The ability to verbally and visually communicate with people through a office setting through email, live chat and instant messaging. • WebQuest- Teachers can create a WebQuest for students to participate in an educational journey on various topics while using the world wide web. • Podcast- Teachers can create a podcast for students to listen to using media. Teachers can use this for creating assignments and students can listen to the podcast as many times as they want.
- 5. Using Technology to Promote Globalization Email The students can use email to communicate with: • Students in other countries • People and/or businesses in the community • Pen-Pals (examples: service men and women, elderly, ill) • Organizations, Companies and Corporations all over the world • Teachers and Peers
- 6. Conclusion There are many different technological uses that promote globalization. As you can see from the examples given, technology is a big part of changing the way people communicate and learn in the world today. People are starting to rely on technology more and more to communicate globally instead of traveling to places that are far away. Places that used to seem worlds away are now within reach by the click of a button.
- 7. Works Cited • http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/globalization • https://sites.google.com/site/accessissues/characteristics • http://www.preservearticles.com/2011100314528/what-are-the- characteristics-of-globalization.html
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