Digital Technology Presentation

Cultural Connections

A Global Classroom Experience

Learners:

• Grade Level: 6th Grade • Subject Area: Social Studies • Duration: 6 weeks • Class Size: 20-25 students

Students will collaborate with international peers through digital platforms to explore and compare cultural practices, creating a multimedia cultural exhibition that showcases their learning and promotes cross-cultural understanding.

Lesson Summary:

6.16.2 Describe the major aspects of culture (e.g., religion, beliefs, languages, practices, art, architecture, behaviors, etc.)

Mississippi State Standard:

ISTE Standard:

1.7.a Global Connections: Students use digital tools to connect with peers from a variety of backgrounds recognizing diverse viewpoints and broadening mutual understanding

Teacher Resources

Student Resources

Materials and Technologies

Computer with internet access

Digital projector

Padlet educator account

Google Classroom

Video conferencing equipment

Chromebooks with internet access

Padlet student access

Google Suite access (Docs, Slides, Sites)

Basic art supplies

Digital cameras/smartphones for documentation

Students watch selected TED Youth talks about cultural identity and global connections

Activity:

Anchor

Driving Question:

"How can we use technology to bridge cultural differences and create meaningful connections with peers around the world?"

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Task

Students must use Padlet as their technology tool throughout this project.Students Will:

• Connect with other international students

• Research and document aspects of their own culture

• Exchange cultural information through digital correspondence

• Create a collaborative digital museum showcasing all cultures

• Present cultural findings in a virtual group presentation

Setup and Research

Week 1-2

• Register and set up Padlet• Begin corresponding with international partners • Research own cultural elements using provided digital resources • Document findings in shared Padlet

Directions

Cultural Exchange

Week 3-4

• Exchange weekly Padlet videos with partners about specific cultural topics • Conduct virtual interviews via video conferencing • Collaborate on shared digital presentations

Creation and Presentation

Week 5-6

• Design digital museum exhibits using Padlet • Prepare virtual presentations

Student Choices

Students may choose which aspects of culture to focus on.

Students may choose how to present their findings (video, website, digital art, etc.) in Padlet

Students may choose their group of 5 students

Students may choose their role within their team (researcher, designer, presenter, etc.)

Student Inquiry

01

Students generate questions for international partners

02

Document new questions that arise during exchanges

03

Conduct independent research using provided digital resources

04

Explore unexpected cultural connections and differences

Collaboration and Teamwork

Local teams 3-4 students

Shared digital workspaces for collaboration

International partnerships(2-3 students per partner country)

Regular video conferences with international partners

vIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

dIGITAL FEEDBACK ON SHARED DOCUMENTS

teacher coaching and feedback

DAILY CHECK-INS WITH TEAMS

wEEKLY PROGRESS REVIEWS

• Maintain digital reflection journals
• Create weekly Padlet responses
• Participate in class discussions
• Complete self-assessment surveys
• Document learning through Padlet

sTUDENT rEFLECTION

STUDENTS WILL:

public presentation

• Virtual Cultural Exchange on Padlet Board

• Represent data with graphics

• Recorded presentations with team on Padlet

Cultural Connections Project: Assessment Plan

This assessment plan evaluates student performance in five main areas, totaling 100 points. 1. Cultural Understanding (25 points)This will be assessed through ongoing research reviews and a final project. It looks at how well students conduct cultural research, understand cultural elements, and make comparisons between different cultures. 2. Digital Communication (25 points) This will be tracked weekly using communication logs and quality reviews. It focuses on how often partners communicate, the quality of these exchanges, and their use of proper digital etiquette. 3. Collaboration (20 points)This will be evaluated through peer assessments and teacher observations. It measures teamwork in both local and international contexts throughout the project. 4. Digital Creation (20 points) This will assess students' technical skills with digital tools and the creativity and effectiveness of their final presentation. 5. Reflection and Growth (10 points) This will be evaluated through weekly journal entries and a final reflection piece. It looks at how deeply students reflect and provide evidence of their learning during the project.

THANK YOU!

Technology Integration: Use of interactive world map to identify partner classrooms