Introduction to Global Kids' Online Leadership Program Meghan DeanaGlobal Kids

WHAT IS GLOBAL KIDS?Global Kids' mission is to transform

urban youth into successful students and global and community leaders

by engaging them in socially dynamic, content-rich learning experiences.

Our Youth

WHAT IS THE ONLINE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM?

WHAT IS THE ONLINE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM?

GK’s Youth Development approach

WHAT IS THE ONLINE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM?

GK’s Youth Development approach

International and public policy issues

WHAT IS THE ONLINE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM?

GK’s Youth Development approach

International and public policy issues

Youth media programs

WHAT IS THE ONLINE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM?

GK’s Youth Development approach

International and public policy issues

Youth media programs

Build digital literacy

WHAT IS THE ONLINE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM?

GK’s Youth Development approach

International and public policy issues

Youth media programs

Build digital literacy

student engagement, investment, and ownership of learning

Agenda

Agenda

WHO and WHY?

Agenda

WHO and WHY?WHAT: Sample of some of our programs with some short clips

Agenda

WHO and WHY?WHAT: Sample of some of our programs with some short clipsHOW: Some of our pedagogy

Who are you??

Who are you??

How many of you work with ‘at-risk’ or ‘under-served’ youth?

Who are you??

How many of you work with ‘at-risk’ or ‘under-served’ youth?

How many of you are using digital media with youth?

Who are you??

How many of you work with ‘at-risk’ or ‘under-served’ youth?

How many of you are using digital media with youth?

How many are looking for ways to get started?

Who are you??

How many of you work with ‘at-risk’ or ‘under-served’ youth?

How many of you are using digital media with youth?

How many are looking for ways to get started?

What are some of the challenges you face?

Playing 4 Keeps

Playing 4 Keeps

Costoflife.org

Costoflife.org

Tempest in Crescent City

Virtual Video Project

Virtual Video Project

Science in Second Life

Science in Second Life

D.I.D.I.The Dream It. Do It. Initiative

partnership with Ashoka’s Youth Venture

supports young people to launch their own sustainable ventures either within or outside of Teen Second Life that create lasting benefit to their communities.

provides seed funding (up to $1000 US)

Hands and Paws Alliance

How do we do it?

How do we do it?

How do we do it?

How do we do it?

How do we do it?

How do we do it?

How do we do it?

Thank you!