Why Play?
In the world that we live in it is clear to see that there is much to be concerned about, but there is also much to be joyful about. We all get a smile out of watching a young person wrapped in the fun of a game. Seeing them make connections with others as they play! Play is universal, and it is something that we can all share. If you were to ask a young person to talk about their favorite game the response would be lengthy and very detailed no doubt. This GPBL experience seeks to share that joy and create connections where there were none before, not by connecting cricket players all around the world, but by connecting people that love to play, and expose them to the joy of games they may or may not know about.
This experience is an effective first step into the world of Global Learning. It is a safe, easy and fun way to make connections with others that you would otherwise have no reason to connect with.
What are the standards that are addressed?
In the world that we live in it is clear to see that there is much to be concerned about, but there is also much to be joyful about. We all get a smile out of watching a young person wrapped in the fun of a game. Seeing them make connections with others as they play! Play is universal, and it is something that we can all share. If you were to ask a young person to talk about their favorite game the response would be lengthy and very detailed no doubt. This GPBL experience seeks to share that joy and create connections where there were none before, not by connecting cricket players all around the world, but by connecting people that love to play, and expose them to the joy of games they may or may not know about.
This experience is an effective first step into the world of Global Learning. It is a safe, easy and fun way to make connections with others that you would otherwise have no reason to connect with.
What are the standards that are addressed?
- The Common Core standard that is the focus of this experience is:
- Writing Standard 6. This standard focuses on collaboration on different levels. Either face to face communication, or a wide focus, which this GPBL experience provides via learning to blog effectively.
- The ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) NETS-S (National Education Technology Standards for Students) standards that are addressed in this experience are:
- Creativity and Innovation
- Communication and Collaboration
- Research and Information Fluency
- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
- Digital Citizenship
- Technology Operations and Concepts