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Recently I spoke about technology in the classroom with a group of young teachers at the University of Texas School of Education. Edtech is a hot topic right now and a growing number of universities are adding technology specific courses to the core requirements for any aspiring teacher. Young teachers use technology every day but they are still unsure how to best use technology in the classroom.  Read this letter from Sungu Samnyirwa, head of Mfangano Girls Empowerment Academy in Kenya, demonstrates the impact PenPals can have on young women.  Check out this awesome testimonial we received from a Alisa Bhakta, a PenPal in California, about her experience writing to peers in Ghana.  Today we’re launching a new blog series inspired by our Dell Big Small World Contest! In this series, called “Changemakers,” we’ll explore the amazing work happening to make quality education more accessible in communities around the world. It’s a big passion of ours and one shared by the many people and organizations we get to work with every day. Let’s learn together, pen pals!   Three months ago we launched our Global Ambassador Program. This program recognizes those share our passion for providing excellent educational opportunities for learners everywhere while breaking down cultural barriers. One of our first Ambassadors was Mr. Greg Zugrave. A World Geography and History teacher, Mr. Zugraves coaches the Varsity Basketball team at his Florida high school! Last month, Mr. Zugrave and his AP U.S. History class participated in the maiden voyage of our newest course Walking to Freedom. They connected with students from Soweto, South Africa. Together the pen pals explored human rights issues and learned about civic leaders who advocate for equality. We chatted about his thoughts on teaching, global education, engaging students.
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