The document discusses how globalization applies to 21st century education. Globalization refers to increased interdependence and ease of communication across borders due to advances in technology and media. It provides greater access to ideas from diverse cultures worldwide. For students to succeed in today's globalized world, education must foster a global awareness and ability to make connections between ideas from different cultures. Examples of how globalization can be applied in classrooms include using technology like Skype for international teleconferencing or Facebook groups to communicate with international students and professors.

1. Globalization in 21st
Century Education
Caralyne Saunders
Michael Smalls
Mike Mann

2. Globalization Defined
 Globalization is the effective “erasing of
borders”- increased interdependence
amongst members of international
community
 Refers specifically to the new ease of
communication and vast information
sharing across global media (i.e. Internet,
Press etc.)

3. Importance of Globalization
 Globalization provides a wide
“marketplace of ideas”
 Global communication allows people to
interact with others that they would’ve
have just decades ago
 Decreased importance of distance in
information sharing allows increased
exposure to new ideas/cultures

4. How does Globalization apply to
21st Century education?
 In order to be successful in the 21st
Century, students need to have a global
awareness that will allow us to use the
ideas and make connections to discoveries
in other cultures.

5. How is globalization an example of
classroom application?
 Information, media, and technology skills
are great examples of globalization in the
classroom.
 Ex. Skype could be used as international
teleconferencing.
 Ex. Facebook could be used as a way to
communicate through private groups with
professors and students.