While spending a few months in Lisbon, I have seen that there are many opportunities here for foreigners, start-ups, and digital nomads (people who work remotely). I have met some brilliant people from different countries and different walks of life.…
For globe trotting educators, teaching in a country other than their own home country can be exciting and new. It can provide us with fresh perspectives and new strategies for working with students from diverse backgrounds. In my own experiences,…
Working in Turkey was one of the best teaching experiences I have been a part of. For this edition of the Know My World Global Nomad blog, I would like to share about my experience in Istanbul and interview Naomi,…
My teaching abroad experiences started in Taiwan. After completing my TEFL training, I decided I wanted to work in Asia and so moved to Taichung, Taiwan. I began working for Season Arts Elementary School. I chose this learning community because…
Teachers in Surabaya, Indonesia and Sydney, Australia believe that dispelling stereotypes is a continuous practice that should begin in elementary school. Both teachers partnered their Grade 5 and 6 students for a digital cultural exchange with Know My World to…
One of our favorite types of exchanges to manage at Know My World is across the social and cultural differences of age groups. During the January to June 2017 EveryWorld Initiative, high school students from Pekanbaru, Indonesia and home-schooled 5th…
Elementary school teachers in India and the USA worked together to increase awareness of global problems for their 10 and 11 year old students. Through research-based discussions, interactive video exchange, and the creation of White Papers, students explored global issues…
By answering critical questions about education, pastimes and global citizenship, 12-14 year old students in Ukraine and Pennsylvania learned about their differences and similarities. With the support of the Know My World facilitator, teachers participated in an enthusiastic exchange…
Karachi, Pakistan and Baltimore, Maryland, USA What does oppression look like? High school students from Karachi, Pakistan and Baltimore, Maryland USA wanted to explore the impact of oppression in their countries, who the targeted groups are, and how the impact…
An elementary teacher in Mississippi, who incorporates cross-cultural learning in math and science subjects, connected with a high school math class in Mexico to engage in a unique exchange. The 4th-6th grade mixed class in Mississippi are English to native…