TIGed



=Educational Content & Tools=

The TakingITGlobal for Educators (TIGed) programme was launched at the beginning of 2006. TIGed provides rich, interactive global learning experiences by allowing educators to leverage the resources of the TIG website.

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[|Community]

 * A database of educators interested in partnering with other classrooms around the world
 * A discussion forum to connect teachers to each other
 * Access to the TIGed blogs and newsletters related to the TIGed.

[|Resources]

 * An activities database allows educators to search, add, and adapt educational activities
 * Thematic classrooms are multi-lesson, multimedia resources developed in partnership with content-area experts.
 * A guide to best practices in global education and collaborative technologies showcases how teachers around the world are utilising TIGed.
 * A wealth of other resources, such as guides to action and teacher toolkits, are available to support globally-minded, action-oriented educators.

[|Support]

 * Frequently Asked Questions
 * Video Tutorials
 * TIGed Manual
 * Support Forums
 * Online Training

[|Virtual Classrooms]

 * Set up a space with which to safely post student's work and collaborate with other classes.
 * Teachers choose which tools to integrate into their online classrooms, based on what is most appropriate for their students and projects.
 * Available tools include: blogs, podcasts, maps, digital image galleries, discussion boards, live video chat, online file space, and more.
 * There is a yearly fee of approximately $50 NZ to set up a virtual classroom space. A teacher can set up multiple classrooms without their being an increase in the cost.

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