Jsewart Globalcitizenship

Higher Education Global Learning and Technology Collaboration Project
Project Developers:
Jennifer Stewart: I have been employed by the University of West Georgia since 2010. I
provide general academic advising and instructional support services for the Newnan
Center. I previously worked as an Academic Advisor in The Advising Center on the
universitys main campus. Additionally, I have functioned as Assistant Director of the
Federal TRIO Upward Bound program at Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts
and was also a high school classroom teacher in Western Massachusetts for over
fifteen years. Some of my professional development initiatives include participating on
the universitys Civil Rights and Title IX Board, Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisor,
Social Media and Marketing Certification, Coweta County Business Womens Network
Association and Professional Association of Academic Advisors. I am currently pursuing
an Ed.S. in Media and Instructional Technology, with hopes of one day earning an
Ed.D.
Lynn Addison: I have worked at Brewton-Parker College for over 18 years, first in the
development office, then as the A.A.S.S. director overseeing the campus store, the
College's post office and food services. I have taught business and freshman year
experience classes since 2009. My interests and areas of study encompass business
classes, which include: Human Resource Management, Marketing, Management,
Women and Men in Management, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship. I enjoy working
with learning management systems, course design, and in international settings. I am
the marketing internship coordinator, Circle K International advisor, and serve on
several standing committees for the College.
I am currently pursuing an Ed.S. degree in instructional technology from the University

of West Georgia. My new position as chair of the online, developmental, and external
programs division will afford me many opportunities to employ my instructional
technology skills as we develop online programs.
What is the title of the project?

Going Global? Got Netiquette?
What is the subject/content?

Netiquette or internet etiquette communication in an online class takes special
consideration. There are many tips to consider as global learners embark on their global
online learning experience. Global learners must remember that in a virtual learning
environment, participants come from diverse backgrounds, geographic areas and
cultures. Global learning netiquette is imperative in educational and work settings.
What are the learning objectives?

Global learners will:
understand the concepts for using/employing netiquette in their educational pursuits

practice the concepts of netiquette for all course settings
value the use of, and need for, netiquette techniques and skills
Who are the learners? What is their age range?

The global learners will be involved with the project. The age range will be 16-60+ years
of age.
How will the learners communicate with each other?

The global learners will communicate via email, Google Docs and Hangouts, Zoom
(video conferencing), Skype, FaceTime, GroupMe, WhatsApp, and texting methods.
What technology tools will the students use?

The global learners will employ laptops, tablets, desktop computers, cell phones, and
video tools.
What technology tools will the instructors use?

Due to technology constraints or issues, tools such as: Google Hangouts, Zoom, and
Skype may be employed by the instructors. The instructors will employ a Learning
Management System (LMS) with an embedded Wiki page or blog, Digital Compass and
social media, to engage and monitor the communication between the students. The
instructors will use their desktop or laptop devices.
What is the timeline for the project?

The timeline for the netiquette project will be from June through July for a total of eight
(8) weeks. This will allow students who are enrolled in a study abroad program to take
advantage of the benefits afforded with this project.
What is expected as the final outcome for student work?
The global learners will develop an outline detailing the contents of their presentation
prior to the creation of an instructional video.
The video will consist of tips for employing netiquette in a global online setting from the
students perspective.
The global learners will participate in the Common Sense Digital Compass game
located on this webpage: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/digital-
compass. The learners will be exposed to, and have the ability to, practice global digital
citizenship and netiquette techniques. The game may be played in Spanish or English.
How will student work be evaluated?

Global learners course instructional video project will be evaluated through the use of a
rubric.
J. Stewart - Discussion on Global Digital Citizenship
Jennifer Stewart posted Feb 21, 2017
Working with college freshmen, who are primarily from Coweta County (Georgia) has shown
me over the years that this group does not have the greatest awareness with respect to citizenship
or global learning and collaboration. The University of West Georgias Newnan Center is
considered a 'commuter" campus where students here simply attend their classes and leave. In
reading and reviewing the five areas of awareness, I can honestly say that I might have some
level of concern about each area. However, the greatest would be cultural awareness and global
awareness.
During the semester as part of the curriculum, I introduce the concept of foundations for global
learning. The goals for the lesson aim to provide a background on inclusion issues and how they
affect others; assist students gain a better understanding of diversity issues and help students
understand the skills and competencies necessary for success in a global society. I further rely on
the expertise of the universitys Center of Diversity and Inclusion to further enlighten my
students. I want them to understand that the Center for Diversity and Inclusion is prepared to
demonstrate and uphold their vision statement of being "committed to engaging with academic
and community partners in preparing students to develop greater self-awareness and cultural
competence to succeed in a global and connected world".
Frankly, there are many students who embrace these differences but many remain ambivalent.
My collaboration project will introduce students to other students of various backgrounds with
one commonality - they are all first year students at a college or university. They will engage
with each other and integrate aspects of what they gain or learn on our end to our course.
By introducing them to these concepts prior, I at least want them to understand one important
factor. As students, one of the primary reasons for obtaining a degree of higher learning is so that
they are exposed to knowledge they did not previously have. Also, I hope that through various
programming initiatives and opportunities, they will also become open-minded and appreciative
and respectful of diversity and cultural differences, while remaining true to their own sense of
pride in their culture.

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Higher Education Global Learning and Technology Collaboration Project

I am currently pursuing an Ed.S. degree in instructional technology from the University

What is the title of the project?

What is the subject/content?

What are the learning objectives?

understand the concepts for using/employing netiquette in their educational pursuits

Who are the learners? What is their age range?

How will the learners communicate with each other?

What technology tools will the students use?

What technology tools will the instructors use?

What is the timeline for the project?

What is expected as the final outcome for student work?

How will student work be evaluated?

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