Tobye Ertelt was born and raised in Colorado. Today, she lives and works in her home state as a Digital Teacher Librarian.

There is a false perception “that we have two societies: the ‘real world’ and the ‘digital world’,” says Tobye. This perception can be changed by explaining the links between 4 important concepts: ethical behavior, digital conduct, global citizenship, and taking action in the world.

Tobye’s tips on how to encourage students to become global learners:

  • Don’t be afraid to fail or have setbacks.
  • Think about the frontloading you will need to do.
  • Find a project learning network.
  • Always be flexible.

Read the full article by Laura McClure and Tobye Ertelt about global learning from TEDEd