EDGE Resources
Penn State University Libraries (Some items require PSU login):
Cross-cultural Learning Resources
This resource guide has materials to help you learn about different countries’ cultures, languages, demographics, history, religions, and communication norms in preparation for intercultural learning experiences. The list of resources includes current data sources, media, and intercultural learning tools from around the world. There are external links available for students working on intercultural projects and programs, which might be useful for online collaborations or while studying abroad.
Librarian in Support of EDGE:
Mark Mattson
Head of Global Engagement Initiatives and International Partnerships Librarian
mam1196@psu.edu
814-863-2480
Student Preparation:
Information and online resources for students participating in COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning).
PSU Release Form:
Student Consent for Release of Information to Third Parties
Resource to be used anytime a student “product” from an EDGE course is being publicly posted physically or virtually anywhere worldwide.
Project Examples:
DePaul University’s Global Learning Experience (GLE) Project Samples
GLE page for project samples organized by country and discipline.
Gazelle International CLICK Project Samples
Showcase page with a variety of projects between US and international institutions.
Syllabus Language Example:
University of Washington’s Bothwell COIL Resources
Resource page with syllabi language suggestions for courses incorporating COIL.
Intercultural Activities:
Purdue University’s Intercultural Learning Hub (HubICL)
The Digital Toolbox is a searchable collection of intercultural activities, lesson plans, assessments, and reflection tools to use in classrooms.
Crossing Borders Education’s Cross Cultural Toolkits
Engaging film clips and facilitator manuals in support of domestic, international, and migrant youth.
Project Zero’s Thinking Routines Toolbox
“Thinking Routines” from Harvard Graduate School of Education which support student thinking.
Florida International University’s COIL Icebreaker Activities
FIU icebreakers to begin conversations in your classroom.
Research Resources:
Stevens Initiative
Virtual Exchange (VE) resources such as Impact and Success Stories, Virtual Exchange Impact and Learning Reports, and VE Typology.
SUNY COIL-Collaborative International Online Learning
Professor Jon Rubin’s foundational work on globally networked learning and how EDGE was created based on this concept.
Books
Making Global Learning Universal: Promoting Inclusion and Success for All Students
Hilary Landorf, Stephanie Doscher, and Jaffus Hardick collaborated on this resource to explain and guide anyone interested in implementing global learning without a passport.
Becoming World Wise: A Guide to Global Learning
Richard Slimbach authored this text to guide global travelers with planning a rewarding and enriching international encounter that is authentic and learning-oriented.
