The 20/20 Challenge is new to me, however it seems like a
great way to collaborate globally. It is
a program that focuses on 20 global problems which can be viewed locally at
first and then taken globally when you collaborate with another school in
another country. As they mention in the NAIS 20/20 Challenge
website “Challenge 20/20 allows the students to see themselves as activists,
not only in their community, but in the wider world.” (http://www.nais.org/Articles/Pages/Challenge-20-20.aspx) It is an opportunity for students to realize
the importance and impact each and everyone has not only in our classroom but
in the world, and how we can all work together to make global problems better
for a better tomorrow.
Just as I have become aware of this initiative, I urge you
to look into the 20/20 Challenge. I
understand that as teachers we feel our plate is already full with curriculum
expectations and deadlines, however this is a project that not only can be used
in conjunction with our PYP units, but it has transcendental value as it
focuses on real life issues that affect everyday life and one of today’s and
tomorrow’s fundamental skills: collaboration.
It may be too soon to jump into this upcoming 20/20
challenge, but with some investigation and dedication, we could all rise to the
2014 20/20 challenge!
