The Global Classroom

Our habit of perceiving the world as best suits our interests often blinds us to others' perceptions and impairs our ability to work with them to resolve conflicts peacefully.

Designing a course that listens to "other voices" of history and the present day and employs empathy allows students to come to a better understanding of history and current events. This approach will develop an appreciation for the complexities of history and social affairs. Upon learning these complexities students will be more engaged in analyzing the perceptions, stances, and experiences of the many related peoples of history and the present world.

McGraw-Hill Education today announced that it has formed a collaboration with ePals Corporation, an education media company and the world's leading global learning network.

pairs world-class content from McGraw-Hill Networks, McGraw-Hill Education's award-winning digital social studies learning program for Grades 6-12, with ePals' global community and social learning platform.

he collaboration will allow teachers and students to connect with peers in more than 200 countries to enjoy the type of authentic, global learning experiences that are required for 21st century education and workplace success.

, and it provides a safe learning environment that is constantly monitored by teachers and administrators. It also provides teachers and students with specific ePals email so students do not need school or personal email addresses. The ePals email is part of the login system, can be fully monitored at all times by the teacher, and is how students and teachers communicate with their fellow ePals.