Although, I did not get a chance to get connected internationally, I enjoyed visiting the international websites as well as stay abreast of current international issues via World Forum Radio. The benefits of such are as follows:
(1) It creates a world outside of your own. I often times find myself becoming complacent in the issues that I witness daily, being a teacher and a parent. When I became connected with World Forum Radio and gained a chance to explore various international websites I began to limit my complaining and become educated on the issues that affect our world, as a whole.
(2) Conducting these assignments has helped me to successfully add World Forum radio along with other resources to my professional repertoire. As, I go on my educational journey I am able to adjoin resources to my professional portfolio, knowing that someday I will utilize them.
(3) I gained a chance to dialogue with my colleagues and read about their international experiences. I have always celebrated the opportunity that Walden presents to students, which is the ability to collaborate with others. Its during through discussions, blogs and formal/informal chats that I get a chance to expand my knowledge the most.
Although, I never made contact, internationally my goal is to one day achieve creating a relationship, professionally, with an EC expert that has just as much passion for students and families as I.
Janille, I too have enjoyed listening to the World Forum Radio. It is very interesting to listen to issues and commentaries from other countries.
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ReplyDeleteI too have enjoyed listening to the World Forum Radio, and it is amazing some of the many achievements that have been accomplished. The individuals on World Forum Radio, truly have a passion for teaching and I feel blessed that the option for World Forum Radio was there for this course. You did a wonderful job, and I have enjoyed reading your blog. Best of luck in graduate school.
I too liked the idea of creating a world outside of your own. Having the international contacts allows us to be outside of our own world and still be able to relate to each other. Thank you for all of your posts this course. best of luck.
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