An interview-style podcast that asks the question "What are the edu-innovators of today doing to transform education for tomorrow?"
Episode 12: Chris Plutte - Global Nomads Group
On this episode of the Transforming Education Podcast, I interview Chris Plutte from Global Nomads Group. Tune in to listen to our conversation on building global students through dialogue that bridge borders and cross cultures.
Imagine a world where students bridge borders and cross cultures all with the click of a button?
Meet Chris Plutte from Global Nomads Group He shares his background in international peacekeeping efforts and how that led to co-founding this unique non-profit that connects students of differing backgrounds.
Chris is the leading expert on global student discussions and the current GNG focus is on building classroom connections between students in the U.S. to students in the Middle East.
A bit about Chris: He is a sought after speaker on media, youth and conflict and has been on Today Show, CNN, NPR, Education Week. So as to say, I was a bit nervous having him on the show and honored that he joins us today. Chris opened and directed all of Search for Common Ground’s programs in Rwanda. And during his time in Rwanda he introduced innovative programs for peace building using technology in the classroom.
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On the call, Chris shares the following information which you can travel to below by clicking on the hyperlink:
- Global Nomads Group
- Semester at Sea
- The Importance of the globally-connected student
- Pahara-Aspen Education
- How to build student discussions around sensitive topics
Reach out to Chris and his team on Twitter: @global_nomads and @chrisplutte
Email his team at info@gng.org
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Episode 3: U-Class - Assignments Gone Global
On this episode of the Transforming Education Podcast, I'll be taking a look into what it means to globalize education when I interview two edu-preneurs who took their roots in teaching and created a more global classroom.
On this episode, I'll be taking a look into what it means to globalize education when I interview two edu-preneurs who took their roots in teaching and created a more global classroom.
About a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to run a breakout session at the NYC Global Education Forum and got to mingle with some of the key catalysts behind building a more global education.
On the interview today, I have the organizers behind that whole event and am so humbled that they have agreed to come on and discuss global education.
Zak Ringelstein and Leah Schrader founded UClass to build a more global education and help educators and students transcend learning beyond the four walls of the classroom. Their company U-Class links students and teachers together through assignments that have gone global.
Find out more about UClass by visiting their site here and reaching out to Zak@Uclass.org
What do you think? How do you envision a global education? You can share your story by leaving a comment below.