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Global Issues in Context
This year I have subscribed to some new Gale Databases in order to support the study of world cultures. Web 2.0 tools have created opportunities for collaboration and cultural understanding. I am planning to teach the social studies staff how to use the new database, //Global Issues in Context// and then use Diigo to collect resources for use in the coming 1-to-1 environment. Hopefully the list will give teachers a place to begin their exploration of culture.

Participants 1- LMS 2- Social Studies department 3 - Other departments to follow

Timeline Act 80 Day & individual ongoing additions

Resources Personal laptops & power cords Power strips LED projector & screen

Activities LMS will demonstrate database to teachers

Department members will collaborate to create a group knowledge repository on Diigo In groups that teach the same courses, teachers will explore databases and save resources to Diigo

Evaluation & Follow-up Observation Growing list of resources in Diigo

I teach databases using something as basic as a powerpoint because I want to be able to discuss and answer questions as we go.