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5. World Cultures through Art Field trips are not always possible because of
budget and cost restrictions, so this virtual field trip is a great alternative
Students can get up close to works of art from many different cultures
Museums from across the world can be accessed Internet and video
conferencing requires certain resources and may not always be reliable Photo of
the Arab Museum of Modern Art - http://www.designhome.ae/mathaf-arabmuseum- of-modern-art-doha-qatar/
6. Technology can Unify Students The use of technology in distance learning
courses unifies students in different locations and of different cultures.
Improvements in Internet accessibility mean that greater numbers of students
can
participate in
distance-learning classrooms.
Students
have
the
opportunity to collaborate with others around the world. They can share their
cultures in ways that would be impossible otherwise. The benefits of distance
learning was recognized early on: Pilot distance learning programs, such as a
joint venture between the Milwaukee Public Museum and the Milwaukee School
District found that, there was uniform consensus by the students and
teachers that the program was a success. The students not only got the
primary content provided by the Museum, but they also got the opportunity to
interact and share with their peers in widely separated geographic parts of the
state. Retrieved from: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/fosrec/Johnson.html
7. Exposure to Other Cultures helps students Problem-Solve Students who
may only be culturally conscious of their own society can expand their horizons
by experiencing other cultures Increased cultural awareness leads in turn to
increased problem-solving ability Students who are exposed to other cultures
can utilize new and unconventional problem-solving methods by imitating
Assessment Questions
1. How can Distance Learning help children learn other languages
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4.
5.
advantages?
What can learners experience through Distance Learning?
When do technologies can unify children?
Why Distance Learning has a great role in exposure to other culture?
Where can we bring students to learn world culture rather than to have
fieldtrip?
For best results Relax Leave inhibitions behind Skills for Success STEP
6: Set the stage and let participants know that everyone will respectfully listen
to the contributions of others.
The Rules STEP 7: Dont interrupt other participants Never say anything
negative Take notes!
Breaking the Rules STEP 8: Participants need to break the rules of
conventional thinking (while following the rules). Find Out More! Think
outside the box!
Are We There Yet?STEP 9: Knowing when to move on, to wrap up, or even to
reschedule is essential. Have you fulfilled your goals and objectives? Do you
know what you have to do to continue the project? What is the next step? Are
there ways to implement the project? Find Out More!
What To Leave With STEP 10: Ideas alone do not make a brainstorming
successful. You must leave with a plan; appropriate team members need to
leave with an assignment or call to action.
Assessment Questions
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Why brainstorm?
What are the steps in brainstorming?
When to move on or wrap up?
Why do we need to be familiarized with the steps in effective
brainstorming?