ISTE SIGIVC 2007: Global Nomads: International Issues for the Classroom

Organizational Overview
Global Nomads Group is a non-profit organization that, since 1998, has organized live student video exchanges on international issues, ranging from the war in Iraq and genocide in Rwanda and Sudan to world religions and the global HIV/AIDS crisis. Through its programs, Global Nomads Group has educated and inspired young people, preparing them to be active, informed citizens of a global society as well as agents for positive social change.

Challenge
GNG has faced the challenge of engaging teachers and students in international issues and curriculum.

Solution
GNG provides face-to-face interaction with students around the world to discuss the most pressing issues of our time. GNG has created a methodology to connect and enhance live conversation between youth from different social, cultural and economic backgrounds.

Results
Students that are more informed on international issues and are prepared for an ever increasing "global village." Students have become "Agents of Change" and are contributing through knowledge sharing and fundraising for their counterparts in other countries.

Contact Information
Chris Plutte, Global Nomads Group, chris@gng.org, 212.529.0377