Concerned Global Citizenry

In this post and replies to it, Deubelbeiss compiled numerous files and videos "to help teach the vocabulary and concepts related to the environment" (deck, ¶1;2018.11.17).

"Most sunscreens contain non-biodegradable ingredients and harmful chemicals. Some of the worst are oxybenzone, octinoxate and triclosan" (Step 1: Read Labels, ¶1).

"Our findings contribute to an improved understanding of the effects personalisation has and proposes several lines of interpretation of the quantitative data. Based on this, we conclude that more research is urgently needed to develop a wider understanding of the social and cultural implications of personalisation of Web search in people's everyday life (Introduction, ¶6).

"This brief examines the practices of recruitment and selection of teachers in five countries: Australia (specifically, New South Wales and Victoria), Canada (Alberta and Ontario), Finland, Shanghai, and Singapore. It describes features that are unique to each and underscores themes that are common to all" (p. 1).

A project to inspire and promote long-term thinking

"Eating meat can have twice the 'carbon footprint' of consuming fruits, veggies and grains" (Raloff, deck, 2014.07.11).

Provides links to the latest comprehensive progress report, an archive of previous reports, and related websites

Rousseau, V., Aubé, C., & Savoie, A. (2006). Teamwork Behaviors: A Review and an Integration of Frameworks. Small Group Research, 37(5), 540-570. doi:10.1177/1046496406293125

"The 'Climate Action Tracker' is an independent science-based assessment, which tracks the emission commitments and actions of countries. The website provides an up-to-date assessment of individual national pledges and currently implemented policy to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions" (deck, 2015.03.16).

"The purpose of Global Freedom of Expression & Information @Columbia (Global FoE&I @Columbia) is to advance understanding of, and promote, international norms and institutions that protect the free flow of information and expression in an inter-connected global community with major common challenges to face and address" (Objectives, ¶1, 2015.03.17).

This article recap's policies that made English a national language of education and made other official languages required second languages.

What Sec. Duncan said about cross-cultural and language education in the U.S. may apply to other countries around the world as well.

"The International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR) is the first global centre for knowledge and leadership addressing the issues of radicalisation and political violence. It will produce world-class research and organise regular high-level meetings and outcome-driven dialogues on security issues" (¶1, 2015.03.28).

A wake up call to use available know-how to save millions of human lives and trillions of dollars that future outbreaks could take.

A Creative Commons wiki page showcasing open education resource projects.

"Washback becomes negative when learners spend so much time preparing for exams that they do not develop the actual skills and abilities those tests are meant to measure, thereby calling into question the very validity (and wisdom) of the tests themselves."

"The journey of information from scientific journal through the various layers of public reception was characterised by the evolution of increasingly diversified, personalised and politicised meaning" (Discussion: How do science, gender and media intersect in contemporary society, ¶1, 2015.06.09).